Tampa Bay Pirate Ship Stadium [verified] -

Buckle up. We’re talking about a pirate ship stadium.

Disney has a castle; Tampa could have a pirate ship. Visiting families from Ohio would buy tickets just to see it, even if they don’t know Randy from Arozarena. tampa bay pirate ship stadium

Imagine the Saturday before the Gasparilla parade, the Rays host a “Pirates & Pitches” game. Fans arrive by boat, tie up at a stadium marina, and walk the plank into the ballpark. Mayor Jane Castor would fire the first cannon. Buckle up

Some fans want a sleek, modern ballpark. They’ll say pirates are for kids and parades, not competitive baseball. To them, I say: have you seen the Miami Marlins’ home run sculpture? Corny can be fun. tie up at a stadium marina