#42 - Rays Up in Tampa

In this episode of Unlocking Tampa Bay, we sit down with Tampa Bay Rays Chief Business Officer Bill Walsh to discuss what fans can expect this season as the Rays move across the bay to Tampa and temporarily call George M. Steinbrenner Field home for the 2025 season. We explore how the stadium is being transformed from the New York Yankees spring training facility to deliver an authentic Rays experience—switching out signage, incorporating local food vendors, and even installing 3,000 pieces of art to make it feel like home. Bill shares insights on the behind-the-scenes efforts, including the impressive four-day turnaround between the last Yankees Spring Training game and the Rays home opener. We discuss the exciting opportunities of playing in an outdoor venue—think fireworks and special celebrations under the stars – as well as the Rays’ gratitude to the Yankees for allowing them to use the stadium and the eventual return to “home base” at Tropicana Field next season. Tune in for a peek behind the curtain at how the Rays plan to keep the fan experience unforgettable in this unique chapter of Tampa Bay baseball!

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