I don't think so. They'd probably assume some kind of occupational hazard with it being partial like that. And to be honest, it may just be better if the Rays played their last game at Tropicana anywayI'm not a baseball guy, but couldn't the Rays play in the Trop while there's only a partial or tarped roof?
@Felonious Python this is where I'm at with it. I don't know if the Trop is even considered safe with the roof being open or if it can even handle being open. But there are a bunch of ballparks that can host Rays even if the plan was to be back in the Trop by like May; assuming the cost isn't extraordinary. Like Steinbrenner was a mere suggestion at most and I think the Rays would do something like that for a few months versus being on the road.Can't imagine it's designed for dealing with rain falling in so they definitely need to close it somehow
NBC News Can Tampa Bay Rays replace shredded stadium roof in time for next season?@Felonious Python this is where I'm at with it. I don't know if the Trop is even considered safe with the roof being open or if it can even handle being open. But there are a bunch of ballparks that can host Rays even if the plan was to be back in the Trop by like May; assuming the cost isn't extraordinary. Like Steinbrenner was a mere suggestion at most and I think the Rays would do something like that for a few months versus being on the road.
But if this is gonna be some crazy thing like $70 million, then I say just forget it. That money is better spent on the new park and work out a deal with an "A League" park
It cost about $18 million at that time to repair the Minnesota Vikings' ceiling by July of the following year. Given inflation and the added cost of rushing to get Tropicana Field ready for Opening Day 2025, a straight replacement could potentially cost at least double the Metrodome bill.