How long does it really take to get to a Rays game?
PINELLAS PARK -- Ask most any Tampa Bay Rays fan why they don't go to more games in person at Tropicana Field, and you'll likely some form of the following:
"It takes too long to get to the stadium."
Tropicana Field is nestled in downtown St. Petersburg, a good 30-minute drive from downtown Tampa on a good day. Many local officials are in favor of moving the team to a stadium located near the Florida State Fairgrounds, which would give fans in Hillsborough County and all points east (including Lakeland and Orlando) better access to the Rays.
But, the team has a lease with the city of St. Petersburg that doesn't run out until 2027, and St. Pete seems intent to hang on to their local team, that just so happens to have the best record in baseball.
So, as the adage goes, are the attendance woes all about "location, location, location"?
Bright House Sports Network sent out four crews to different parts of the Bay Area for the April 29 game against the Kansas City Royals. To find out the results, tune in to BHSN, cable channel 47, on Thursday, May 13, for our Rays Attendance Special, at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m..
After the show, the story will also be featured on Bright House Sports Network On Demand, available on digital channel 520.
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