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Rays are getting rid of upper-level seats at Tropicana Field to create ' intimate' fan experience
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Tampa Bay Rays close off upper deck, trim capacity at Tropicana Field by more than 5,000 – Orlando Sentinel
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St. Petersburg releases seven proposals to re-design Tropicana Field site - Ballparks of Baseball - Your Guide to Major League Baseball Stadiums
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Rays Closing Upper Deck at Tropicana Field to Create 'Intimate' Fan Experience, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Rays trimming capacity of Tropicana Field by more than 5,000 seats to create more appealing experience for fans