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The Rays are at a crossroads, facing multiple challenges. At the center of these challenges is Tropicana Field, which has significant roof and interior damage due to Hurricane Idalia, necessitating more than $56 million in repairs. The timeframe for these repairs is about a year, but doubts linger about using public funds for a temporary fix on a facility that may have only a few years of viability left. The sentiment among local stakeholders is one of skepticism toward investing taxpayer dollars in an uncertain future.