Even though the Rays only backed out of the deal to build a stadium in downtown St. Pete late last week, the battle is already underway over what will be built there next.

After the Rays' announcement that they would not follow through with plans for a new stadium in downtown St. Pete, city officials in Tampa are seeing if there are any options on their side of the bay for a new stadium.

An attorney in Tampa confirmed to FOX 13 that he represents a group of investors interested in buying the Rays ahead of the March 31 deadline imposed by the deal the Rays signed.

The Tampa Bay Rays – and their fans – got a first look at their new digs.

It's not too often that you spend two years on an expensive renovation and then, after two months, hand the keys over to your divisional rival.