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The representative expressed the need for a strong statement from the league's leadership, anticipating that the media would not let Commissioner Rob Manfred "off the hook" for the situation. The PR team would need to be prepared to address the fallout, potentially even requiring a personal visit or dispatch of top executives to the area.
The future of the Tampa Bay Rays hangs in the balance, and the representative's cautious optimism has given way to a resigned acceptance that the team's days in St. Petersburg may be numbered. The outcome of the upcoming council vote will have far-reaching implications for the team, the league, and the future of baseball in the region.