TAMPA, Fla. - The sale of the Tampa Bay Rays to a group led by a Jacksonville-based developer could be finalized in the next two weeks, team officials announced Wednesday – and major leadership changes are already taking place.

What we know:

The pending $1.7 billion sale of the Rays has been in the works for months, with the current ownership group led by Stuart Sternberg entering exclusive talks with Dream Finders Homes President and CEO Patrick Zalupski's group in June.

On Wednesday, Rays Presidents Matt Silverman and Brian Auld announced they will leave their roles ahead of the sale.

Silverman will not have a formal role with the franchise moving forward, according to team officials, ending a stint that lasted two decades. Auld will remain with the club as a senior advisor "du

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