Tampa Bay Rays Stadium RENDERINGS Spark DEBATE—$2.33 Billion Funding & Fan Concerns With Evan Closky

New stadium renderings ignite fresh hope for Tampa Bay Rays fans—will state support and increased funding finally deliver a ballpark worthy of the region? Channel 10 WTSP Sports Director Evan Closky joins Kevin and Ulises to debate the eye-popping $2.3 billion price tag, explore what makes this proposal different from past efforts, and break down what critical financial, parking, and public transportation details are still missing. Is this the blueprint that keeps the Rays in Tampa for the long haul?Plus, hot stove talk heats up as Junior Caminero surges into MLB’s top-six third basemen, while the crew evaluates the impact of new acquisition Ben Williamson and what separates him from Taylor Walls. Expect candid takes on Richie Palacios' future, stadium naming rights, and which Rays player has the most to prove come 2026. Get insider perspectives on the Rays’ evolving lineup and off-the-field challenges as Opening Day approaches.00:00 New Stadium Renderings & News13:48 Rays Roster & MLB Rankings27:13 Rays Crowdfunding for Tampa StadiumFollow Kevin Weiss @KevinWeiss_Follow Ulises Sambrano @SambranoUlisesFollow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts...Locked On MLB League-Wide: Every Team, Prospects & More🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/...#Rays #TampaBayRays #MLBEverydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday...Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life.Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at http://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONFanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.