Everytime the voters said no way. Finally another group bought the team and built Pacific Bell Park. It is the first time since the 1960's that a Major League Baseball stadium has been built entirely with private money. So when I say we did it. New stadiums simply offer owners more ways to make money.
Broadcasting rights bring in big bucks.
Add newer and nicer luxury boxes. Plus, gourmet food. And corporations pay tens of millions of dollars to put their name on a stadium. Not to mention increased ticket prices. That's one tangible change fans can expect with a new ballpark.