Lingering questions about the Tampa Bay Rays possible stadium deal

OK, but honestly? Seriously? No, for real. We’re done here? Have you, the Tampa Bay Rays, after 16 wearisome years of negotiations and a will-they-won’t-they energy last embodied by TV’s Ross and Rachel, actually reached a deal to build a new stadium in downtown St. Petersburg for the 2028 season? Wait, was that a wink? Oh, just a dust particle from “construction.” OK. Mmhmm. Sure. Like, in two months, will you guys be all, “Just kidding, ha! We’re actually exploring …