Similar to the Saints waiting for the Superdome to be repaired, although people were far more emotional about that. I don't know why people hate The Trop.
Thank you for sharing your experience and that story about your grandma. The older I get, the more I appreciate memories, both personal and those others share with me.
Hey Jay, the memories of your Grandmother made me cry. Thank you for sharing my friend. Love all your content. You are one of the most genuine, caring people out there. Thanks again for taking us along on all your adventures.
Hey Jay, Yankees fan here. Sorry about the deal falling through. Glad you have somewhere to play in 2025 (Steinbrenner field). Really hoping for you, Adam, and all rays fans and the community things get sorted out and the Rays stay in the area.
Hell Steinbrenner Stadium is alot nicer then the trop. With a seating capacity of over 10k there’s plenty of seats. Plus if they want they could add some seats along both foul lines. The rays average like 13k fans per game so I think this stadium is perfect. It’s all they need.
Sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother. I lost my mother one month later in 9/22. She suffered from dementia and ultimately had a stroke.😭This channel has been an enormous comfort to me in providing a happy place to turn to in my grief/sadness.
You, Adam, Cowbell Max, and DJ Kitty made me enjoy and love watching your videos of the Rays games! So sorry about hurricane Milton and the destruction of the Tropicana Field! Sharing your memories of your grandmother brought me to tears 😢, may she rest in peace 🙏🕊️she was blessed to have you as a grandson! Thanks for sharing this emotional video
Tropicana field was my second home, All my life I've been In and Out of that building through Heartbreak, Joy, or both. The memory of my loving father rests there, And forever will, He would take me to games on the weekend and I grew to love this magical team. At the end of the day everything will be okay. We still for now have our team, our lives, And each other. ❤
It’s so awesome that you had such a close relationship with your grandma. As someone who was also incredibly close with a grandmother, who passed away in 2017, I can wholeheartedly empathize and appreciate your story. Grandmas truly are the best. (Moms aren’t half bad either, ha.) I also genuinely hope the Rays stay in St. Pete or Tampa, even though I am a diehard New York fan. I love baseball, and have family in Bradenton so I’ll always have a soft spot for the Rays… despite the fact you guys are so freaking good typically and always over performing and overcoming a limited budget - frankly, it’s remarkably impressive and certainly commands much respect (even if too many fail to offer it). Thanks for your video and let’s hope for some good baseball in Florida going forward for a very long time. (Forgot to mention that I was at The Trop for Matt Garza’s no-hitter in 2010 vs. the Tigers I think it was, so The Trop will always be a special place to me too.)
Im a Red Sox fan and my goal is to travel to every stadium to see them. I had the opportunity to see the Sox play the rays a few weeks before this disaster. I enjoyed my time in that stadium. I didn't mind it. I went with a friend and got excellent seats to see the Red Sox up close. Well the hurricane hit and my friends were like the Trop is destroyed. I literally couldn't believe it. I am grateful for my personal goal of seeing my 23rd stadium. But to know this may be the end is truly heart breaking. I am deeply sorry for this and seeing my hotel where I stayed wasn't destroyed is comforting at least. I really hope something good happens for Rays fans. My heart truly goes out to the Rays fans.
Blue Jays fan here, thanks for sharing your memories of the stadium and your grandma. It hasn't been a historically fun place for my Blue Jays to play but I feel you on your worries about the future of the team. The Ontario Hockey League team I follow has also been poorly attended for years and there's always been that fear it would move out of the area (it has already done a short move since I've begun following), so I know that feeling. I can tell you're a passionate fan and I enjoyed your video a lot. I wish you the best of luck, it sounds like 2025 is going to be a very different year, hope you can adjust well and all the best!
So many emotions in this video. So sorry for the loss of your grandma but so glad that you did get to talk with her. I know this was a tough one but you always keep it real. Always enjoy your adventures. Thanks for sharing.
I moved here to Melbourne from the Philly suburbs about 2 years ago and have been subscribed to your channel. Thanks for keeping me entertained; I’m kinda lonely here especially after losing my 28 y/o son to a battle with mental health issues last February. I always look forward to seeing your content. -Mike
@@TampaJay Thank you, Jay. Losing a child is beyond life-shattering….And thank YOU for sharing your story about your grandmother. Like you, my “Mom-Mom” was like a best friend as well. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as well. -Mike
Thank you Jay for sharing your memories and stories with us, there's quite a few memories and stories throughout your youtube career embedded in these videos. I still remember the day your signature outro to your videos actually hit home for me down in that cave when you shared a sentimental moment, it was bittersweet. Here's to many more memories and stories to come. You got a lifetime subscriber right here brother. Stay amazing.
I thought immediately of you, Adam the Woo, and Cowbell Max, among others, when I saw the top of Tropicana Field being ripped off by Milton on the news. 😢 I'm sorry, and I pray there is a better solution around the corner for those Tampa Bay Rays 💓🙏💓. Rays Up, my friend. Hugs 🤗
Hi Jay! I’ve been following you just over a month and really enjoy your videos. Your story about your grandma made me cry- I’m so glad you got that final goodbye with her. I feel after talking to you, she felt peace to let go and move on. I’m so sorry about Tropicana Field. I’m a Rangers fan and went to a Rays game in 2019 and had the best time. Everyone was so nice and it was just a great ballpark experience. I keep hoping they somehow make a way to fix it.
Hey Jay. Thx for the Video. I am from Germany. Tropicana Field was my First Stadium i visited together with my Dad back in the mid 90s. It was a Tampa Bay Lightning Game. I think back then it was called Thunder dome. The last years i came back from Germany to Watch a lot of Ray Games with my daughter. A lot of Memory. It so sad.
Im so sorry to hear about your grandmothers passing, Jay. I lost my grandfather a month after you lost your grandmother, Jay. Thanks for sharing your story, and I greatly appreciate and respect your story. Its so refreshing and nice to see you moving on and enjoying what your do, and enjoying your friends and team, whatever future they have. God bless you, my friend.
I think the biggest issue is the steep price tag for a new stadium when actually the report said the current stadium is structurally sound and can be fixed for $50 million, thats a lot less than $1 billion. An open air stadium may not be the best thing in Florida also due to the thunderstorms and heat. The current stadium is actually a pretty good stadium. Building a new stadium on the cuirrent site is particularly crazy because it does not solve the location issue. A new stadium wont solve the attendance issue. Its up against spring training and also they don't seem to run regular discounts on tickets. $40+ is a lot to spend. If they ran some specials and promotions and better marketing it might get more people in.
They postponed the decision. Watch the Pinellas Tourist Development meeting yesterday. Clearwater mayor commented about the Rays disrespect to the locals.
I remember when the Rays had free parking in the stadium lots and allowed you to bring in outside food. I grew up in the Tampa Bay Area but the economy and cost of living caused me to leave the area. So many great memories at Tropicana Field (and when it was the Thunderdome) It's sad to think that it could already be a memory. Thanks for the video and my condolences for the loss of your grandmother.
Being Blue Jays living in USA I really feel bad seeing this happen to any team. I really hope this works out for Rays & they stay in Tampa. We are both die hard baseball fans it’s in our blood. This was perhaps your greatest video it’s very powerful! Hang in there Bud hopefully this will work out⚾️
Sad that The Trop is no more. We often take our favorite teams stadiums for granted. It's a blessing to have a MLB team in your city. Hope the Rays stay in Tampa. It would be sad to see them leave Florida. Just like the A's leaving Oakland. I'm a lifelong Pirates fan and I'd be crushed if they ever left Pittsburgh. Hopefully everything works out ok for you and the Rays.
Great video Jay! But sad at the same time! I feel the pain and emotion in your voice! I sincerely hope the Rays don’t leave the Tampa area and even if the deal is dead right now…it can be somehow resurrected! It’s not fun losing a team! Was a diehard Expos fan…and to this day it still stings that they are no longer in Montreal! Hang in there Jay!
I went to a game right before the storm and it was a pretty decent stadium but that roof was the most sketchy thing I've ever seen. I'm shocked it made it this long. That being said, sorry for your loss Jay! Love your video's!
Thank you sharing such a personal story with us all Jay about your Grandma. I hope the Rays find something soon. I'm a Giants fan that lives in the UK and have memories tied with iur stadium including going there on honeymoon. I couldn't imagine seeing something happen to it in real time
Great post Tampa Jay! I also love baseball, and I was very close to my Grandma.. I appreciate your sincerity and relate to how you are feeling.. I’m a lifelong Cubs fan, and Wrigley Field is truly one of my favorite places for many reasons.. I hope the Rays stay in Tampa!!
I've been to the trop several times as I live in the area. I'm a Cubs fan, and most recently attended a game back in the summer at the trop to see the Cubs vs Rays. It's a bummer what happened to the stadium. I understand why people think it's ugly, but I've always liked seeing games there.
This was really difficult to see what the storm did to various parts of the city and in the other areas surrounding it. Also seeing the damage at the sports fields like Tropicana and Steinbrenner. I hope and pray everything will be okay but take care and have a wonderful week Thank You Jay. 🙏⚾️🥎🇺🇲
I feel for you Jay. I worked for the Blue Jays for a season in Dunedin and made the drive through the horrible Tampa/St. Pete traffic to The Trop many times to take in games that year. Despite feeling like a warehouse, it had its own unique quality that is hard to explain. You just had to be there. I'm not saying it was a good quality but it was a unique experience and I'll miss it. Out here in Sacramento we're excited to have the A's in town for the next 3-4 (or more) years and I'm especially excited to see to see my Blue Jays when they come to town. You might have to start a mission like Adam did to see the Rays in all of the visiting stadiums. Come on out to Sacramento. We have a a5 bedroom house and only use one of them. You're welcome to crash here for free if you make the trip. San Francisco is close enough to catch a game and then we can road trip to Southern California for the Dodgers, Angles, and San Diego stadiums. Hope things turn out better than expected with the Rays. It will all get resolved eventually one way or another. Hang in there bro, it's going to be a wild ride in Tampa for games.
I’m so sorry to hear about your Grandma Jay. May her memory always be a blessing. My first experience inside the “Thunder Dome” (back in the 90’s) was to watch a hockey game. I was a radio reporter back then and actually sat in County meetings when they were trying to.. then succeeded to get an MLB team here. I was there opening day. 😊
Sorry TampaJay. I got to experience the Trop once back in May. My Mets just acquired Siri. Hope he is a great addition and Orze helps out your team. Good luck 😎👊🏻
That was an emotional vid for you Jay... thanks for sharing with us. Hopefully, it turns out well and your Rays get to stay close to home for the future. One never knows, but history normally says to follow the money. Have a great one :)
I am so sorry that not only was the Trop damaged so badly but St. Pete also reneged on getting a new stadium built. I really do not know why there is so little support for our Rays. Hopefully the city of Tampa will come up with a plan to build a stadium. I felt your sorrow when you were talking about your memories at the Trop. You have many years of memories with family and friends there. Never be afraid to show your emotions. We understand.
Sorry to hear they won't be building a new stadium hope your doing ok I feel for you Jay and Chris the girl I know just how much you loved going to the stadium and watching the games
Man you got me in the feels with this one. Thanks for putting your heart out there and sharing the story about your grandmother. I’m glad you were able to talk to her in her final moments, and I could see how much it meant to you. I can remember when the dome was being built. As many times as I’ve gone to see the Rays play there, I’ve been to other events as well. Storm and Lightning games, a UCF bowl game, and even a Bulls exhibition game when Michael Jordan was there, lots of memories. It’s crazy to think that I may have seen my last game there. I obviously don’t want the team to move, but I thought it was a mistake to put the new stadium right next to the Trop. I would love to see the Rays play in Tampa and see if that helps the attendance. It’s too bad they can’t convert RayJay for baseball. It will be interesting to see how they do at mini Yankee stadium and hope they can get a new permanent home worked out to stay in Tampa Bay.
The deal has yet to fall through. Pinellas County Commissioners meeting will be held tomorrow and a potential vote could follow, unless they choose to delay again as they did two weeks ago. It does seem that there is a majority favoring NO on the bonds, but no word about a further vote delay currently. What was reported in the Tampa Bay Times was a mixture of speculation and educated guesses, nothing definite. It becomes definite only when the city and county decide to vote on the bond measures, totaling $600 million.
Aw Jay, you’re breaking my heart, I’m so sorry, I live about a half hour south of Philadelphia, I go to a lot of Phillies games, I’d be reacting the same way if it was us. The games mean a lot to me, I’ve been out on disability since May, CBP got me through it, damn, I just feel so bad, hey, I’m always willing to listen, we fans of all teams are with you.
@ Jay, when we finally got to the WS in 1980, I wept for hours, trust me, I’m a kindred spirit here, it’s a real pleasure to watch you, I absolutely love your work
My wife and I drove by the stadium a couple of days ago and it’s so surreal to see the Trop that way. I’m a Yankee fan and the last game was in 2018 and always enjoyed going to the Trop. I’ve been to other games that weren’t the Yankees. A coach gave my wife a baseball ⚾️ there and now it’s going to have a meaning to her. I feel your pain Jay and when you’re passionate for a team and something like this happens from a storm is heart breaking. You have so many memories there. Not gonna lie it’s going to be odd when the Rays play on the Yankees spring training field. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to see a game due to the decline of my health.
Politics between cities and Baseball teams is a sad and frustrating lesson. I really feel for you guys, Jay. Your Grandmother's story got me in the gut!!! One day? I'll tell you my frustration with NY Proball... Thank you again for making this!!!
Hey bro, always watch your videos. Love them. I only went to one game with the rays a few weeks before the hurricanes hit and I was excited to go to more, just never got to. I guess we take things for granted until they are gone. Also, so sorry about your grandma I know that has to be tough. All love from us here tho💜
SO you ask to think about my team, well my main team as the Devil Rays are my AL team! On July 14, 1999 they were building Miller Park, coincidentally in the parking lot of the old Brewers County Stadium. It was a very windy day when they were lifting a portion of the 450 ton roof into place when they dropped it as the roof began swinging back and forth causing the crane to collapse. Three workers were killed. It was later determined that they should never have attempted this lift due to the wind but were getting pressure from one of the companies involved in construction. The idea to build Miller Park was VERY controversial and ended up in a recall of a member of the Wisconsin State Senate due to public funding. Due to the disaster, the Brewers had to play in their old stadium for another year. Point of note...the first base side of Miller Park/ AmFam Field is about three feet further into the ground than the third base side, which is why we had so many problems with our roof for years. So that's the story about Miller Park, now AmFam Field. Yes, I did go and watch them demolish County Stadium...the ball park I grew up in watching our Milwaukee Brewers. That said, touching story about your grandmother and truly a blessing that you were able to get that last talk with her before she passed on to the Netherworld. Sorry for the length but you did ask and I felt compelled to share. Thanks for the visit to The Trop! And good on the Yanks for once again showing what a truly graceful ownership they have.
I’m so sorry for you guys Tampa Jay. Such a sad state of affairs for the Rays right now. I have seen so many games there since 1998 and was lucky enough to watch my Phillies play in a WS there, and as a lifelong fan of the game, this loss is heartbreaking. Take care, Missy
The very first video of yours I ever watched you were at the cemetery visiting your grandma. I think it had Indiana in the title and since I live there it caught my attention. Grandma's are special people.
I was hoping to get out from the UK next year to watch some Baseball and the Trop was on my bucket list. The 2024 season was my first year as an MLB fan. I watched because you and Adam got me hooked after showing your experiences at the games. So thanks for that!
Thanks for this very difficult video to shoot. Your videos from Tropicana Field is what originally got me into this channel being an avid Rays fan. So many great videos you did from there with Adam the Woo, Cris, etc. The estimate I heard is it would take 55.7 million to repair the roof, so as to have it ready for the start of the 2026 season. It does not look like that is going to happen and worse yet as you said it looks like the new stadium deal in St. Pete has fallen through. Hope to God they could build a new stadium in Tampa near Raymond James Stadium where the Bucs play. The possibility of the them moving out of Tampa/St. Pete is just too horrible to contemplate right now.😬
Just watched this video. I just subscribed to your channel and I am so sorry. I’m actually a Rays fan all the way out in Utah and I hope the rays stay in the Tampa area which I think they will!
Hey Jay, huge Nats fan here. I actually got to visit Tropicana Field a couple years ago and also got to walk on the field with my brother and father before the game, which was pretty cool. This is just devastating to see 😔 Never seen anything like it. I kinda know how you feel as there was no pro baseball in Washington DC until 2005 when the Montreal Expos relocated there. I’m glad we have the Nationals now, but my prayers and thoughts are with y’all in the Tampa Bay Area. Please stay safe out there and hopefully y’all can get things sorted out soon.
JAY, sorry about your grama, man. But glad you got to speak with her. I was just back in st Pete recently, and it WAS def sad seeing the stadium like that. It was my first MLB game ever going there in ‘96 . And I used to spend a lot of time at “legends” field (yes I still call it that) watching this brought back my younger years! Lets hope the Rays stay in the Sunshine State! ⚾️
Sorry dude. I feel for you. I used to live in Hartford Connecticut and in 1978 the Hartford civic center roof collapsed due to heavy snow and ice. I felt the way you feel now. Home of the Hartford Whalers NHL TEAM. They played in Springfield Massachusetts for two seasons until they rebuilt it. I’m a huge Red Sox fan. I took in a series there at the Trop last season when the Red Sox swept the rays. I couldn’t believe what a dump. That place is looked like a circus tent. Hope they can build the stadium close by, but it’s not looking good. Maybe it’ll be better in Nashville or possibly Montreal down the road between the rays and the A’s there’s some serious issues with MLB right now. Sorry to hear that your team may have to move away.
Bless your heart bringing your grandma in the video and you was in tears I cried hopefully the rays will find somewhere love your videos and Chris the girls ❤
You have every right to cry my brother this historic place is a part of you and your life and so many memories of your life there is much ahead. You taught us that and we will rise above this heart breaking moment together. We love you brother and believe in better days 🎄🎃🎄🎃🫂
Man this was a bit emotional for me as well and I'm a Padres fan! I've seen you and Adam cover the team so many times that it's kept me up to date with the Rays through the eyes of real local fans. When I saw the news about the roof you two were the first guys I thought of....
WoW I'm from Maryland your naming names I know and have memories of. You're a super nice man to share memories of your grandmother. Beautiful story I am glad you got to say goodbye. I totally understand how much your team and stadium meant to you. ❤
I am a Rays fan and been to games at tropicana field. It is very sad to see this I appreciate you making this video.I am in Canada and was wondering what it looked like thank you Jay🙏
Hey Jay im Mike a die hard Mets fan and Wrestling fan. My Wife and i visited The Trop this past January for the Royal Rumble and we had memories that will last a lifetime! St.Petersburg is such an amazing place to Vacation along with Tampa and i just wanna give you a shoutout for this emotional video! I watched it all and i have to say this was awesome content from you as usual! Good luck with the Rays and remember it is fans like you that are the lifeblood of Baseball!
Thanks for sharing brother. I've been a Ray's fan for many years (in addition to the Seattle Mariners). So yeah, it hits hard for me as well. Hopefully they find a solution.
Hi Jay, sorry about your baseball field, so sad 😢, love your purple shirt for a good memory, purple is my favorite color, thanks for showing us memories of the Trop, sorry about your Grandma, giving you and Cris lots of L❤ve
We went through this with the Blue Jays during covid with them playing games in Dunedin and then in Buffalo and it was brutal but we got past it and learned we can lose just the same in the old stadium.
Another great video Jay. Never made it out to a rays game, but have always said they would have better attendance if they were in the city of tampa. I hope they figure it out and get to stay in the bay area.
I feel your pain when oilers Left Houston went to Tennessee I was devastated still devastated so I 🙏 pray rays gets a stadium your a great fan true supper's of the rays this breaks my heart ❤️ for you buddy
I'm really sorry about the Tampa Bay stadium, Tampa Jay. I thought that stadium was verily new, from what I saw on Adam The Woo and your videos. Hopefully, they'll get you guys a stadium for your team to play, Tampa Jay. I'm not much of a sports fan, but I'd rather go to one in my home state of Florida! Sending hope to all you Tampa Ray's fans from Arkansas!!❤😔😌
Hey Tampa Jay, great video and baseball memories..Sorry about Tropicana Field..Glad everyone were OK..Good luck for the TB Rays team and fans either way..Take care.
Just think of it this way Jay, Tampa Bay Rays will now actually play in Tampa! lol Honestly if you go to any ball park it is the same way with the fans of any team. It works both ways.
Hey bud I'm a big rays fan and I'm a big fan of you and your videos. Thanks for sharing your story about your grandma, sorry for your loss. Whatever the future is for the Rays I'll will always be a fan. Thanks for the vid man.
Hey Tampa Jay, I feel so bad for you… your Team is leaving, that really stinks. I’ve only lived down here 2 years, and I’ve gone to 8 games there and I really liked the stadium. But I won’t miss it like you. So sorry.
Jay, so sorry for the Rays and how sad your feeling. So sad that things change as we get older and hurricanes do suck. Sorry for your loss. Chin up, its gonna get better. ⚾️🌭🍿
Hey Tampa Jay sorry to see the Tropicana the way it looks, so sad 😢 Hope the legendary Tropicana Alligator 🐊 made it out ok to plus the actual rays in their pool are ok as well? Ah Jay sorry about your Grandma, but what a lovely story and a fond memory despite the sadness 😢 Keep you head up mate as you say there’s much ahead my friend 😊
I'm an Anaheim Fan. Honestly I think the Rays should build a Stadium either right next to or in the vicinity of Raymond James as having both The buccaneers and Rays next to each other would most likely merge the fan bases buccaneers games usually sell pretty good and that could rub off on the Rays attendance if both are next to or near each other just my opinion
Hey Tampa Jay Yankee fan Here hope you all get to stay in Tampa . I'm glad my team could give you all a temporary home my second team will always be my hometown rays have many fond memories in that statium hope y'all can keep it
Recently read the owners reduced the insurance on the stadium from $100 Million down to $25 Million. Due to increased premiums. Now they're faced w/ at least a $30 M bill if the stadium is salvageable.
As a Yankees fan who's been to plenty of games at the Trop, I always enjoyed the experience. Not a Class A ballpark.. but a solid place to catch a game. Makes me sad to think we may never see baseball in the Trop again..
I went to 3 games there back in 2023. Didn't Know at the time that the 3rd game may have been the last game I attended there. I do plan to come back to Tampa in 2025 to see a few games at Steinbrenner field.
Help Aid Tampa Bay Victims of Hurricane Helene & Milton - www.metromin.org ❤
Similar to the Saints waiting for the Superdome to be repaired, although people were far more emotional about that. I don't know why people hate The Trop.
Thank you for sharing your experience and that story about your grandma. The older I get, the more I appreciate memories, both personal and those others share with me.
Lol.. DON'T be foolish! He's LYING
Hey Jay, the memories of your Grandmother made me cry. Thank you for sharing my friend. Love all your content. You are one of the most genuine, caring people out there. Thanks again for taking us along on all your adventures.
Hey Jay, Yankees fan here. Sorry about the deal falling through. Glad you have somewhere to play in 2025 (Steinbrenner field). Really hoping for you, Adam, and all rays fans and the community things get sorted out and the Rays stay in the area.
Hell Steinbrenner Stadium is alot nicer then the trop. With a seating capacity of over 10k there’s plenty of seats. Plus if they want they could add some seats along both foul lines. The rays average like 13k fans per game so I think this stadium is perfect. It’s all they need.
You're far too nice to be a Yankees fan
@ lol. Thanks. I’m a realistic and not obnoxious fan. I appreciate other teams. Would be cool to see the rays stay. They deserve to.
Thank you.
@@joe020308 Hahahahsha Yanks lost to the Dodgers
Sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother. I lost my mother one month later in 9/22. She suffered from dementia and ultimately had a stroke.😭This channel has been an enormous comfort to me in providing a happy place to turn to in my grief/sadness.
You, Adam, Cowbell Max, and DJ Kitty made me enjoy and love watching your videos of the Rays games!
So sorry about hurricane Milton and the destruction of the Tropicana Field!
Sharing your memories of your grandmother brought me to tears 😢, may she rest in peace 🙏🕊️she was blessed to have you as a grandson! Thanks for sharing this emotional video
Lol.. wtf? STOP SMOKING CRACK
Tropicana field was my second home, All my life I've been In and Out of that building through Heartbreak, Joy, or both. The memory of my loving father rests there, And forever will, He would take me to games on the weekend and I grew to love this magical team. At the end of the day everything will be okay. We still for now have our team, our lives, And each other. ❤
It’s so awesome that you had such a close relationship with your grandma. As someone who was also incredibly close with a grandmother, who passed away in 2017, I can wholeheartedly empathize and appreciate your story. Grandmas truly are the best. (Moms aren’t half bad either, ha.) I also genuinely hope the Rays stay in St. Pete or Tampa, even though I am a diehard New York fan. I love baseball, and have family in Bradenton so I’ll always have a soft spot for the Rays… despite the fact you guys are so freaking good typically and always over performing and overcoming a limited budget - frankly, it’s remarkably impressive and certainly commands much respect (even if too many fail to offer it). Thanks for your video and let’s hope for some good baseball in Florida going forward for a very long time. (Forgot to mention that I was at The Trop for Matt Garza’s no-hitter in 2010 vs. the Tigers I think it was, so The Trop will always be a special place to me too.)
I can't understand why people hate this place.
We love you Tampa Jay! Thanks for sharing the emotional story about your Grandma. It was so real and heartfelt. ❤
Im a Red Sox fan and my goal is to travel to every stadium to see them. I had the opportunity to see the Sox play the rays a few weeks before this disaster. I enjoyed my time in that stadium. I didn't mind it. I went with a friend and got excellent seats to see the Red Sox up close. Well the hurricane hit and my friends were like the Trop is destroyed. I literally couldn't believe it. I am grateful for my personal goal of seeing my 23rd stadium. But to know this may be the end is truly heart breaking. I am deeply sorry for this and seeing my hotel where I stayed wasn't destroyed is comforting at least. I really hope something good happens for Rays fans. My heart truly goes out to the Rays fans.
Blue Jays fan here, thanks for sharing your memories of the stadium and your grandma. It hasn't been a historically fun place for my Blue Jays to play but I feel you on your worries about the future of the team. The Ontario Hockey League team I follow has also been poorly attended for years and there's always been that fear it would move out of the area (it has already done a short move since I've begun following), so I know that feeling. I can tell you're a passionate fan and I enjoyed your video a lot. I wish you the best of luck, it sounds like 2025 is going to be a very different year, hope you can adjust well and all the best!
So many emotions in this video. So sorry for the loss of your grandma but so glad that you did get to talk with her. I know this was a tough one but you always keep it real. Always enjoy your adventures. Thanks for sharing.
Lol.. You're foolish if you believe anything he says
I moved here to Melbourne from the Philly suburbs about 2 years ago and have been subscribed to your channel. Thanks for keeping me entertained; I’m kinda lonely here especially after losing my 28 y/o son to a battle with mental health issues last February. I always look forward to seeing your content.
-Mike
Mike, I am very sorry for your loss. I pray and send warm feelings your way. Thank you so much for watching.
I am so sorry for your loss.
@@TampaJay
Thank you, Jay. Losing a child is beyond life-shattering….And thank YOU for sharing your story about your grandmother. Like you, my “Mom-Mom” was like a best friend as well. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as well.
-Mike
@@genageeraert8039
Thank you for your kind comment.
I am very sorry about this tragedy that has happened to you. Praying the Lord will send his comfort to you.
Thank you Jay for sharing your memories and stories with us, there's quite a few memories and stories throughout your youtube career embedded in these videos. I still remember the day your signature outro to your videos actually hit home for me down in that cave when you shared a sentimental moment, it was bittersweet. Here's to many more memories and stories to come. You got a lifetime subscriber right here brother. Stay amazing.
I thought immediately of you, Adam the Woo, and Cowbell Max, among others, when I saw the top of Tropicana Field being ripped off by Milton on the news. 😢
I'm sorry, and I pray there is a better solution around the corner for those Tampa Bay Rays
💓🙏💓. Rays Up, my friend. Hugs 🤗
Thank you for sharing the story about your Grandma 🙏💕The loss of our Family members is so hard 🥲
Hi Jay! I’ve been following you just over a month and really enjoy your videos. Your story about your grandma made me cry- I’m so glad you got that final goodbye with her. I feel after talking to you, she felt peace to let go and move on.
I’m so sorry about Tropicana Field. I’m a Rangers fan and went to a Rays game in 2019 and had the best time. Everyone was so nice and it was just a great ballpark experience. I keep hoping they somehow make a way to fix it.
Hey Jay. Thx for the Video. I am from Germany. Tropicana Field was my First Stadium i visited together with my Dad back in the mid 90s. It was a Tampa Bay Lightning Game. I think back then it was called Thunder dome. The last years i came back from Germany to Watch a lot of Ray Games with my daughter. A lot of Memory. It so sad.
Im so sorry to hear about your grandmothers passing, Jay. I lost my grandfather a month after you lost your grandmother, Jay. Thanks for sharing your story, and I greatly appreciate and respect your story. Its so refreshing and nice to see you moving on and enjoying what your do, and enjoying your friends and team, whatever future they have. God bless you, my friend.
I think the biggest issue is the steep price tag for a new stadium when actually the report said the current stadium is structurally sound and can be fixed for $50 million, thats a lot less than $1 billion. An open air stadium may not be the best thing in Florida also due to the thunderstorms and heat. The current stadium is actually a pretty good stadium. Building a new stadium on the cuirrent site is particularly crazy because it does not solve the location issue. A new stadium wont solve the attendance issue. Its up against spring training and also they don't seem to run regular discounts on tickets. $40+ is a lot to spend. If they ran some specials and promotions and better marketing it might get more people in.
They postponed the decision.
Watch the Pinellas Tourist Development meeting yesterday. Clearwater mayor commented about the Rays disrespect to the locals.
I remember when the Rays had free parking in the stadium lots and allowed you to bring in outside food. I grew up in the Tampa Bay Area but the economy and cost of living caused me to leave the area. So many great memories at Tropicana Field (and when it was the Thunderdome) It's sad to think that it could already be a memory.
Thanks for the video and my condolences for the loss of your grandmother.
i remember when they used to let you bring in a small drink cooler to the beach seats! those were the days!
appreciate your memories thank you
Love that you said your grandmother is with you everyday ❤
Being Blue Jays living in USA I really feel bad seeing this happen to any team. I really hope this works out for Rays & they stay in Tampa. We are both die hard baseball fans it’s in our blood. This was perhaps your greatest video it’s very powerful! Hang in there Bud hopefully this will work out⚾️
I’m so excited to play outdoors and in Tampa!! This isn’t the way I wanted to happen but I’m so glad it’s happening
Sad that The Trop is no more. We often take our favorite teams stadiums for granted. It's a blessing to have a MLB team in your city. Hope the Rays stay in Tampa. It would be sad to see them leave Florida. Just like the A's leaving Oakland. I'm a lifelong Pirates fan and I'd be crushed if they ever left Pittsburgh. Hopefully everything works out ok for you and the Rays.
Next year will be the first actual year they play in Tampa. The Dump/Trop is in St Pete.
Great video Jay! But sad at the same time! I feel the pain and emotion in your voice! I sincerely hope the Rays don’t leave the Tampa area and even if the deal is dead right now…it can be somehow resurrected! It’s not fun losing a team! Was a diehard Expos fan…and to this day it still stings that they are no longer in Montreal!
Hang in there Jay!
I went to a game right before the storm and it was a pretty decent stadium but that roof was the most sketchy thing I've ever seen. I'm shocked it made it this long. That being said, sorry for your loss Jay! Love your video's!
Great video Jay. The Rays will be back bro.
thank you
Thank you sharing such a personal story with us all Jay about your Grandma. I hope the Rays find something soon. I'm a Giants fan that lives in the UK and have memories tied with iur stadium including going there on honeymoon. I couldn't imagine seeing something happen to it in real time
Great post Tampa Jay! I also love baseball, and I was very close to my Grandma.. I appreciate your sincerity and relate to how you are feeling.. I’m a lifelong Cubs fan, and Wrigley Field is truly one of my favorite places for many reasons.. I hope the Rays stay in Tampa!!
I've been to the trop several times as I live in the area. I'm a Cubs fan, and most recently attended a game back in the summer at the trop to see the Cubs vs Rays. It's a bummer what happened to the stadium. I understand why people think it's ugly, but I've always liked seeing games there.
This was really difficult to see what the storm did to various parts of the city and in the other areas surrounding it. Also seeing the damage at the
sports fields like Tropicana and Steinbrenner. I hope and pray everything
will be okay but take care and have a wonderful week Thank You Jay.
🙏⚾️🥎🇺🇲
Thank you for sharing the story of your grandma's last goodbyes. My heart goes out to you.
I feel for you Jay. I worked for the Blue Jays for a season in Dunedin and made the drive through the horrible Tampa/St. Pete traffic to The Trop many times to take in games that year. Despite feeling like a warehouse, it had its own unique quality that is hard to explain. You just had to be there. I'm not saying it was a good quality but it was a unique experience and I'll miss it. Out here in Sacramento we're excited to have the A's in town for the next 3-4 (or more) years and I'm especially excited to see to see my Blue Jays when they come to town. You might have to start a mission like Adam did to see the Rays in all of the visiting stadiums. Come on out to Sacramento. We have a a5 bedroom house and only use one of them. You're welcome to crash here for free if you make the trip. San Francisco is close enough to catch a game and then we can road trip to Southern California for the Dodgers, Angles, and San Diego stadiums. Hope things turn out better than expected with the Rays. It will all get resolved eventually one way or another. Hang in there bro, it's going to be a wild ride in Tampa for games.
Thank you for sharing about your Grandma. It really touched my heart. Take care Jay.
I’m so sorry to hear about your Grandma Jay. May her memory always be a blessing. My first experience inside the “Thunder Dome” (back in the 90’s) was to watch a hockey game. I was a radio reporter back then and actually sat in County meetings when they were trying to.. then succeeded to get an MLB team here. I was there opening day. 😊
Sorry TampaJay. I got to experience the Trop once back in May. My Mets just acquired Siri. Hope he is a great addition and Orze helps out your team. Good luck 😎👊🏻
That was an emotional vid for you Jay... thanks for sharing with us. Hopefully, it turns out well and your Rays get to stay close to home for the future. One never knows, but history normally says to follow the money. Have a great one :)
So sorry for your loss Jay your gran sounded a lovely lady 😢 ❤️ 😞 💔 💙 i never knew my grandmother 👵
So sorry for what happened. Rays are going to be in a very tough spot for a long time. I truly hope they can recover from this.
I am so sorry that not only was the Trop damaged so badly but St. Pete also reneged on getting a new stadium built. I really do not know why there is so little support for our Rays. Hopefully the city of Tampa will come up with a plan to build a stadium. I felt your sorrow when you were talking about your memories at the Trop. You have many years of memories with family and friends there. Never be afraid to show your emotions. We understand.
Sorry to hear they won't be building a new stadium hope your doing ok I feel for you Jay and Chris the girl I know just how much you loved going to the stadium and watching the games
thank you so much
Man you got me in the feels with this one. Thanks for putting your heart out there and sharing the story about your grandmother. I’m glad you were able to talk to her in her final moments, and I could see how much it meant to you.
I can remember when the dome was being built. As many times as I’ve gone to see the Rays play there, I’ve been to other events as well. Storm and Lightning games, a UCF bowl game, and even a Bulls exhibition game when Michael Jordan was there, lots of memories. It’s crazy to think that I may have seen my last game there.
I obviously don’t want the team to move, but I thought it was a mistake to put the new stadium right next to the Trop. I would love to see the Rays play in Tampa and see if that helps the attendance. It’s too bad they can’t convert RayJay for baseball. It will be interesting to see how they do at mini Yankee stadium and hope they can get a new permanent home worked out to stay in Tampa Bay.
The deal has yet to fall through. Pinellas County Commissioners meeting will be held tomorrow and a potential vote could follow, unless they choose to delay again as they did two weeks ago. It does seem that there is a majority favoring NO on the bonds, but no word about a further vote delay currently. What was reported in the Tampa Bay Times was a mixture of speculation and educated guesses, nothing definite. It becomes definite only when the city and county decide to vote on the bond measures, totaling $600 million.
Aw Jay, you’re breaking my heart, I’m so sorry, I live about a half hour south of Philadelphia, I go to a lot of Phillies games, I’d be reacting the same way if it was us. The games mean a lot to me, I’ve been out on disability since May, CBP got me through it, damn, I just feel so bad, hey, I’m always willing to listen, we fans of all teams are with you.
hey Mike, I appreciate you. Happy to hear you love your team as much as I do. Hope all is well. Thanks for watching.
@ Jay, when we finally got to the WS in 1980, I wept for hours, trust me, I’m a kindred spirit here, it’s a real pleasure to watch you, I absolutely love your work
My wife and I drove by the stadium a couple of days ago and it’s so surreal to see the Trop that way. I’m a Yankee fan and the last game was in 2018 and always enjoyed going to the Trop. I’ve been to other games that weren’t the Yankees. A coach gave my wife a baseball ⚾️ there and now it’s going to have a meaning to her. I feel your pain Jay and when you’re passionate for a team and something like this happens from a storm is heart breaking. You have so many memories there. Not gonna lie it’s going to be odd when the Rays play on the Yankees spring training field. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to see a game due to the decline of my health.
Politics between cities and Baseball teams is a sad and frustrating lesson. I really feel for you guys, Jay. Your Grandmother's story got me in the gut!!! One day? I'll tell you my frustration with NY Proball... Thank you again for making this!!!
I have faith that everything will work out.
Its sad when we lose things we love. Thank God for the Memories. Ready for some backroads from Jay. Hugs
Hey bro, always watch your videos. Love them. I only went to one game with the rays a few weeks before the hurricanes hit and I was excited to go to more, just never got to. I guess we take things for granted until they are gone. Also, so sorry about your grandma I know that has to be tough. All love from us here tho💜
SO you ask to think about my team, well my main team as the Devil Rays are my AL team!
On July 14, 1999 they were building Miller Park, coincidentally in the parking lot of the old Brewers County Stadium. It was a very windy day when they were lifting a portion of the 450 ton roof into place when they dropped it as the roof began swinging back and forth causing the crane to collapse. Three workers were killed. It was later determined that they should never have attempted this lift due to the wind but were getting pressure from one of the companies involved in construction.
The idea to build Miller Park was VERY controversial and ended up in a recall of a member of the Wisconsin State Senate due to public funding. Due to the disaster, the Brewers had to play in their old stadium for another year. Point of note...the first base side of Miller Park/ AmFam Field is about three feet further into the ground than the third base side, which is why we had so many problems with our roof for years. So that's the story about Miller Park, now AmFam Field. Yes, I did go and watch them demolish County Stadium...the ball park I grew up in watching our Milwaukee Brewers.
That said, touching story about your grandmother and truly a blessing that you were able to get that last talk with her before she passed on to the Netherworld.
Sorry for the length but you did ask and I felt compelled to share. Thanks for the visit to The Trop! And good on the Yanks for once again showing what a truly graceful ownership they have.
I’m so sorry for you guys Tampa Jay. Such a sad state of affairs for the Rays right now. I have seen so many games there since 1998 and was lucky enough to watch my Phillies play in a WS there, and as a lifelong fan of the game, this loss is heartbreaking. Take care, Missy
The very first video of yours I ever watched you were at the cemetery visiting your grandma. I think it had Indiana in the title and since I live there it caught my attention. Grandma's are special people.
I was hoping to get out from the UK next year to watch some Baseball and the Trop was on my bucket list.
The 2024 season was my first year as an MLB fan. I watched because you and Adam got me hooked after showing your experiences at the games. So thanks for that!
So disappointing to hear they won’t be building the new stadium as expected…. hope they sort it out 😮
me too
Thanks for this very difficult video to shoot. Your videos from Tropicana Field is what originally got me into this channel being an avid Rays fan. So many great videos you did from there with Adam the Woo, Cris, etc. The estimate I heard is it would take 55.7 million to repair the roof, so as to have it ready for the start of the 2026 season. It does not look like that is going to happen and worse yet as you said it looks like the new stadium deal in St. Pete has fallen through. Hope to God they could build a new stadium in Tampa near Raymond James Stadium where the Bucs play. The possibility of the them moving out of Tampa/St. Pete is just too horrible to contemplate right now.😬
I am so sorry Tampa Bay Waze has no stand of it. The roof is gone. I don’t know how your team is going to play baseball next season.
Thanks for video and update on the Stadium
Just watched this video. I just subscribed to your channel and I am so sorry. I’m actually a Rays fan all the way out in Utah and I hope the rays stay in the Tampa area which I think they will!
Dude it was Emotional for me too......but ya know what.....thell be back there in 2025 and the New stadium will be awesome!
I said in this video, there will be no new stadium.
Hey Jay, huge Nats fan here. I actually got to visit Tropicana Field a couple years ago and also got to walk on the field with my brother and father before the game, which was pretty cool. This is just devastating to see 😔 Never seen anything like it.
I kinda know how you feel as there was no pro baseball in Washington DC until 2005 when the Montreal Expos relocated there. I’m glad we have the Nationals now, but my prayers and thoughts are with y’all in the Tampa Bay Area.
Please stay safe out there and hopefully y’all can get things sorted out soon.
JAY, sorry about your grama, man. But glad you got to speak with her. I was just back in st Pete recently, and it WAS def sad seeing the stadium like that. It was my first MLB game ever going there in ‘96 . And I used to spend a lot of time at “legends” field (yes I still call it that) watching this brought back my younger years! Lets hope the Rays stay in the Sunshine State! ⚾️
Sorry dude. I feel for you. I used to live in Hartford Connecticut and in 1978 the Hartford civic center roof collapsed due to heavy snow and ice. I felt the way you feel now. Home of the Hartford Whalers NHL TEAM. They played in Springfield Massachusetts for two seasons until they rebuilt it. I’m a huge Red Sox fan. I took in a series there at the Trop last season when the Red Sox swept the rays. I couldn’t believe what a dump. That place is looked like a circus tent. Hope they can build the stadium close by, but it’s not looking good. Maybe it’ll be better in Nashville or possibly Montreal down the road between the rays and the A’s there’s some serious issues with MLB right now. Sorry to hear that your team may have to move away.
Bless your heart bringing your grandma in the video and you was in tears I cried hopefully the rays will find somewhere love your videos and Chris the girls ❤
You have every right to cry my brother this historic place is a part of you and your life and so many memories of your life there is much ahead. You taught us that and we will rise above this heart breaking moment together. We love you brother and believe in better days 🎄🎃🎄🎃🫂
Historic? Lol
Boy STOP SMOKING CRACK!! He's totally faking to try and get sympathy and $$$
I'm a Cardinals fans and I can't imagine seeing Busch Stadium damaged by a tornado
Fellow Rays fan here. Visited the Trop last month after the storm. Man it was surreal 😢
Love ya kid. Us tennesseans would love to have that great team. But I believe Tampa won't let them leave
I completely know how you feel as an A’s fan. Hopefully Tampa will figure things out somehow!
Man this was a bit emotional for me as well and I'm a Padres fan! I've seen you and Adam cover the team so many times that it's kept me up to date with the Rays through the eyes of real local fans. When I saw the news about the roof you two were the first guys I thought of....
Great to hear how much the Rays mean to you, sports are a great escape from life. Hope they get to stay!
WoW I'm from Maryland your naming names I know and have memories of. You're a super nice man to share memories of your grandmother. Beautiful story I am glad you got to say goodbye. I totally understand how much your team and stadium meant to you. ❤
I am a Rays fan and been to games at tropicana field. It is very sad to see this I appreciate you making this video.I am in Canada and was wondering what it looked like thank you Jay🙏
Hey Jay im Mike a die hard Mets fan and Wrestling fan. My Wife and i visited The Trop this past January for the Royal Rumble and we had memories that will last a lifetime! St.Petersburg is such an amazing place to Vacation along with Tampa and i just wanna give you a shoutout for this emotional video! I watched it all and i have to say this was awesome content from you as usual! Good luck with the Rays and remember it is fans like you that are the lifeblood of Baseball!
Thanks for sharing brother. I've been a Ray's fan for many years (in addition to the Seattle Mariners). So yeah, it hits hard for me as well.
Hopefully they find a solution.
Hi Jay, sorry about your baseball field, so sad 😢, love your purple shirt for a good memory, purple is my favorite color, thanks for showing us memories of the Trop, sorry about your Grandma, giving you and Cris lots of L❤ve
We went through this with the Blue Jays during covid with them playing games in Dunedin and then in Buffalo and it was brutal but we got past it and learned we can lose just the same in the old stadium.
Another great video Jay. Never made it out to a rays game, but have always said they would have better attendance if they were in the city of tampa. I hope they figure it out and get to stay in the bay area.
I feel your pain when oilers Left Houston went to Tennessee I was devastated still devastated so I 🙏 pray rays gets a stadium your a great fan true supper's of the rays this breaks my heart ❤️ for you buddy
I'm really sorry about the Tampa Bay stadium, Tampa Jay. I thought that stadium was verily new, from what I saw on Adam The Woo and your videos. Hopefully, they'll get you guys a stadium for your team to play, Tampa Jay. I'm not much of a sports fan, but I'd rather go to one in my home state of Florida! Sending hope to all you Tampa Ray's fans from Arkansas!!❤😔😌
Hey Tampa Jay, great video and baseball memories..Sorry about Tropicana Field..Glad everyone were OK..Good luck for the TB Rays team and fans either way..Take care.
Just think of it this way Jay, Tampa Bay Rays will now actually play in Tampa! lol Honestly if you go to any ball park it is the same way with the fans of any team. It works both ways.
Hey bud I'm a big rays fan and I'm a big fan of you and your videos. Thanks for sharing your story about your grandma, sorry for your loss. Whatever the future is for the Rays I'll will always be a fan. Thanks for the vid man.
Hey Tampa Jay, I feel so bad for you… your Team is leaving, that really stinks. I’ve only lived down here 2 years, and I’ve gone to 8 games there and I really liked the stadium. But I won’t miss it like you. So sorry.
Jay, so sorry for the Rays and how sad your feeling. So sad that things change as we get older and hurricanes do suck. Sorry for your loss. Chin up, its gonna get better. ⚾️🌭🍿
As I’m Boston Red Sox fan here, we’re sorry to see Rays stadium deal dead and they might relocating to an another city in 2008.
Hey Tampa Jay sorry to see the Tropicana the way it looks, so sad 😢 Hope the legendary Tropicana Alligator 🐊 made it out ok to plus the actual rays in their pool are ok as well? Ah Jay sorry about your Grandma, but what a lovely story and a fond memory despite the sadness 😢 Keep you head up mate as you say there’s much ahead my friend 😊
So sad for you Tampa Jay! Thanks for the shout out to our Philly Captain!
I'm an Anaheim Fan. Honestly I think the Rays should build a Stadium either right next to or in the vicinity of Raymond James as having both The buccaneers and Rays next to each other would most likely merge the fan bases buccaneers games usually sell pretty good and that could rub off on the Rays attendance if both are next to or near each other just my opinion
Great I enjoyed this from the heart lots of emotions so much agree thanks so much
Hey Tampa Jay Yankee fan Here hope you all get to stay in Tampa . I'm glad my team could give you all a temporary home my second team will always be my hometown rays have many fond memories in that statium hope y'all can keep it
I hope so too thank you 😊
Surprised the parking lot was open.
Recently read the owners reduced the insurance on the stadium from $100 Million down to $25 Million.
Due to increased premiums.
Now they're faced w/ at least a $30 M bill if the stadium is salvageable.
Hi Jay. Twins fan here. My team was threatened to be 'contracted' around 20 years ago. That didn't happen. I hope the Rays survive this.
great video, I'm a baseball fan, hope the Rays stays in TB if they move you can became a fan of where ever they go but that's up to you
As a Yankees fan who's been to plenty of games at the Trop, I always enjoyed the experience. Not a Class A ballpark.. but a solid place to catch a game. Makes me sad to think we may never see baseball in the Trop again..
An emotional video, thank you for sharing.
thank you for watching buddy
I went to 3 games there back in 2023. Didn't Know at the time that the 3rd game may have been the last game I attended there. I do plan to come back to Tampa in 2025 to see a few games at Steinbrenner field.
Being a Dodger fan I can’t even fathom what you’re going through. Sorry man hope it all turns out well for you guys.
Thanks for sharing. Don’t live in the area anymore. Sad to see it like that.