TAMPA — They’re a long way from settling on a street number or even a ZIP code, but the Tampa Bay Rays are finally beginning to sketch out a vision for what they want in a new ballpark.
Their new home should be at about 20-acres, accessible to major roadways and population centers and close to existing and future mass transit options, team officials said in a document released Thursday that describes how they plan to evaluate potential ballpark sites across Tampa Bay.
The Rays envision an arrive-early, stay late destination with scope for surrounding development of other entertainment for fans such as dining and shopping.