I always thought it was more the extra millions of dollars that nixed it. Architects are smart...I'm sure they could've made it work on the existing footprint... the roof is still on top right? ?
Rainouts aren't so bad. I just hate "cold" baseball in April and October. Pitchers can't grip the ball, players with "hoodies", hitters don't hit as well... just a bad look for a summer sport, especially in the playoffs. The BB seasons seem to get longer and later, too.