Stuart Sternberg spent two decades steering the Tampa Bay Rays through highs, lows, and more “what now?” moments than a soap opera plot twist. He built a culture, helped turn the team into a contender, and yet somehow the stadium saga remained a perpetually unfinished chapter. As he steps back, Sternberg offers a rare, heartfelt acknowledgment of what didn’t get done, reminding fans that even visionary owners can leave a few loose ends behind.
For the past 5 seasons, the Tampa Bay Rays have done a great job of making the postseason, but their 2020 season will always be memorable, except for the World Series. But the one guy in the management who has stayed through all of that was Stuart Sternberg , and with his leaving the club, it is an emotional time. With the Rays not making the p