Rays leave us angry, sad and intrigued with ‘surreal’ proposal

The Rays proposed idea of splitting its home games between St. Petersburg and Montreal seems as surreal as one of Salvador Dali's art works. Maybe that's why the team will host a media conference on Tuesday at the Dali Museum. PHOTO SCOTT KEELER | TIMESThe Rays sent shockwaves through Tampa Bay when they announced Thursday they received permission from Major League Baseball to explore the possibility of splitting their home schedule between St. Petersburg and Montreal, perhaps as early as 2023. The idea must overcome a variety of hurdles to come to fruition. Still, amid a cauldron of anger and sorrow, there remains curiosity. Could it work? Why now? What’s the most intriguing aspect of the proposal? We convene a roundtable to get answers.

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