If you ignore the political negotiations and financial obligations, a new ballpark is exciting for fans. It's shiny bleachers and fresh concession stands and maybe, just maybe, a few more entrances to cut down on the lines.

The Tampa Bay Rays will not proceed with the development of a $1.3 billion baseball stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, principal owner Stuart Sternberg said.

Now that the Tampa Bay Rays said they will not move forward with the new ball park deal, what's next for the city of St. Pete? Mayor Ken Welch said he has no interest in working with the teams current ownership group.