Yankee Update

The New York Yankees have come to an agreement to extend there lease for there spring training field in Florida, through 2046. There are even renovating Steinbrenner Field giving it a new look which could cost upward towards $40 Million, maybe even more. 

In 1996, New York moved from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Tampa,  Florida. 

The Yankees deal is not completely confirmed yet, it has to be confirmed by the following:

• Transportation Security Administration Board of Directors
• Hillsborough County Aviation Authority
• Hillsborough County
• City of Tampa
• Hillsborough Community College Board of Directors

The funding will be coming from Hillsborough County by the tourist development tax, the spring training program itself and the rest will be payed by the team. They are expected to complete this renovation in March of 2017.