TAMPA — A new era of Tampa Bay Rays baseball kicked off Tuesday morning when the team's new ownership group gave their first remarks about the team's future.

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Tampa Bay Rays Managing Partner and Co-Chair Patrick Zalupski, Co-Chair Bill Cosgrove, and Chief Executive Officer Ken Babby met with reporters at Steinbrenner Field.

Their purchase of the team became official last week, though previous owner Stu Sternberg will still maintain a stake in the team.

"We are honored and feel privileged to be the new owners of the Tampa Bay Rays. This moment is not just about ownership, it's about stewardship, Zalupski said.

"We recognize the deep responsibility we now carry to deliver a championship caliber team on the field and a world class experience for our fans."

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