At Cactus League Media Day Tuesday, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred was asked about a public-private partnership for Chase Field improvements.
Specific stadium renovation plans have not been shared by the Diamondbacks, but the project will likely cost at least $500 million. Diamondbacks ownership have said it would put in hundreds of millions of dollars from their end but are not able to finance the entire project by itself.
The Diamondbacks believe House Bill 2704 would solidify their future in Phoenix and at Chase Field, enabling them to make necessary upgrades and improvements.
The Diamondbacks say they support amendments to the bill that would funnel tax dollars toward a Chase Field renovation.
During a press conference today, Arizona Diamondbacks President ... revenues generated from sales at Maricopa County-owned Chase Field, as well as income tax of team employees, including players ...
Major League Baseball is in support of the Arizona Diamondbacks' vision for Chase Field, which would involve a public-private commitment for improvements needed for the downtown Phoenix ballpark.