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## **Financial Implications: Balancing Act for Ownership**

From a financial perspective, there is significant tension regarding whether to invest in repairs for Tropicana Field or to forge ahead with plans for the new stadium. The ownership group is often criticized for being unwilling to allocate funding toward immediate needs, which would serve as a temporary fix while plans for a new venue unfold. Critics argue that such a stance is unsustainable, especially given Major League Baseball's likely insistence on improvements to Tropicana Field.