Despite the Rays’ warning, Pinellas County commissioners decided to again delay their vote on stadium funding until December.

The proposed deal for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium is in jeopardy, the team's presidents told Pinellas County commissioners just hours before a crucial vote.

Pinellas County commissioners voted again Tuesday night to delay a key vote on a deal to build a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium. Why it matters: Another delay means more uncertainty over a region-defining plan to transform the site of Tropicana Field into a new ballpark surrounded by a redeveloped Historic Gas Plant District.

Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.

The Mets added to their outfield depth on Monday, acquiring Jose Siri in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays. In exchange, he Mets are sending 27-year-old right-hander Eric Orze to Tampa. Siri, 29, has played parts of four seasons in the majors,