Dog track, former dump among possible sites for Rays' new stadium

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- A greyhound racing track and a former landfill are among seven suggested sites for a new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark.

Each possible location is on the St. Petersburg side of the Tampa Bay. The current Tropicana Field area made the list, as did Progress Energy Park, a downtown spring-training stadium the team had hoped to develop into a major league stadium.

The new park is considered key to the long-term success of the Rays, who just made a shocking World Series run but have struggled drawing fans.

Other sites included an industrial park, a sod farm and a golf course near the St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport.