The article I read last week seemed to indicate that this deal was predicated on the idea that a new stadium would be built in St Petersburg and also in Montreal. Both would be open air, or not domes.
Whatever the case, if they wait until there are new stadiums, or they just split between Tropicana Field and Olympic Stadium, I hope they do rename the team. As it would be weird for fans in Montreal to have a team that doesn't represent them. I know there have been situations where a team had been multi-homed, or played home games in the wrong city, but those all had been temporary or due to some disaster or financial situation. Nothing planned.
Also if they do get a rename, I hope they get a new jersey or logo design.
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