Tampa Bay Rays

I had very low expectations going into this one and it was warranted. Couple of locals tried to convince me it was all right. It wasn't, but they pumped some money into the stadium to try and make it salvageable. Again beautiful night in April, so it was a shame to go inside. Situated in the middle of no where. nothing really around the stadium for a game day experience. Big wide open parking lots, but didn't see any tailgating. Metal detectors at the stadium, that was a first. Closed concourses, because they were closed they build a make shift promenade at the top of the first level, which I give them credit for. They had fake brick wallpaper in the inner concourse to try and make it not suck. The AstroTurf looked absolutely terrible, like it'd just got a bunch of water damage. They had at least two food courts which was interesting. They made the batters eye into a bar which was a nice wide open common area. In back they had an honest to goodness cigar bar. They're calling card, like AZ, is there "Ray tank" in center field filled with different types of sting rays. That was cool. They lost to the twins in 12. Good fans, really cared for some reason. I think they've done the best that they can with what they have, but it's still not a great place. Grade: D+