Sometimes a couple finds itself having relationship difficulties. Spouse A no longer loves Spouse B and wants to move out and away. Spouse B doesn’t want the relationship to end and thinks that buying lavish, expensive gifts will make Spouse A want to stay. Sadly, the problem is not about material things, so this approach seldom works.
The relationship between the St. Louis area and Stan Kroenke is much like a couple having marital difficulties. Will spending a billion dollars on a new stadium make him like us better? Will it make him put more money into the team to improve its chances of winning?