Rays Stadium Search: ConAgra flour mill site

Downtown Tampa, as seen from the south waterfront - Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsBefore we begin our series looking more in depth at possible Rays stadium locations, we must first cross a very familiar name off the list.

For those well acquainted with Downtown Tampa, the location of the longstanding ConAgra flour mill has been a tempting Rays stadium location.

Nestled on the south east side of the downtown peninsula along the Selmon causeway, it's close to the Florida Aquarium and near ample downtown parking, and -- most importantly -- eligible for a wealth of tax money already allocated to that region. As phrased by the Tampa Bay Times:

because it's in downtown's community redevelopment area,…