Blackjack76 Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 In today's Sports Business Daily:-----Welcome To Miami: Marlins And County Reach Stadium Deal Marlins Agree To Change Name To Gain County?s Backing Of Funding Plan Miami-Dade County Tax Collector Ian Yorty said that the county and the Marlins have reached an ?agreement in principle? on funding for a $420M retractable-roof ballpark next to the Orange Bowl ?that would give the county and the city of Miami a lien on the franchise if the team can?t cover cost overruns,? according to Barry Jackson of the MIAMI HERALD. As part of the agreement, the team will contribute $192M and ?eventually change its name to the Miami Marlins.? The funding plan still has a $30M gap, and the Marlins ?will ask the state Legislature for a $60[M] sales tax rebate over 30 years, which would allow the team to borrow $30[M] to use toward stadium financing.? Miami City Manager Joe Arriola said that the team has also ?agreed to seek another cost overrun guarantee? of $10M from MLB. The city will provide the land next to the Orange Bowl, ?as well as help finance a $32[M], 2,500-space parking garage.? The ?memorandum of understanding? must still be approved by Arriola, ?who voiced no objections,? and County Manager George Burgess. The deal ?would then have to be approved by the city and county commissions? (MIAMI HERALD, 2/4).-----Let the "Miami Marlins" concepts begin!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 so they gonna stay the Florida Marlins until the new stadium is built? correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMan Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 howz dis?thanks to imageshack "We have nothing to fear except fear itself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creativelysain Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 niiiice Follow me on twitter @jrsainGo Heels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffelh Posted February 4, 2005 Share Posted February 4, 2005 niiiice nice? That is one of the lamest attemtps I have ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclopsis Joe Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 He was being sarcastic. I don't speak for democrats, democrats don't speak for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 The Miami Marlins of Florida?!?!?!Noooooooo, noooooooooooooooo!!!I don't want to see the next teams named:- The San Francisco Giants of the Bay Area- The Boston Red Sox of New England- The New York Yankees of Manhattan (in an attempt to move out of Bronx)- The Atlanta Braves of Dixieland It's great to be young and a Giant! - Larry Doyle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M59 Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 No, I think they would have to go with:Miami (FL) Marlins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike42 Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 The Marlins have toyed with this Miami idea before - I think it was when Henry was still the owner. For one year their BP hats had M's on them. It was a stylized M with the fish around it, very much like the regular hats they still wear. I couldn't find a picture of it though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthMan Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 niiiice nice? That is one of the lamest attemtps I have ever seen Precicely "We have nothing to fear except fear itself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacker12 Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I'm pretty sure that he added the "of Florida" into the title as a bit of sarcasm. After the "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" debacle, I could see how he would use that as a source of entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackjack76 Posted February 5, 2005 Author Share Posted February 5, 2005 I'm pretty sure that he added the "of Florida" into the title as a bit of sarcasm. After the "Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim" debacle, I could see how he would use that as a source of entertainment. Bingo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Miami Marlins has a great ring to it www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Yes, it does. And in a couple years, when the Anaheim lawsuit is settled, we might see a Miami/Los Angeles World Series! The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickV Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 No doubt an homage to the Minor League Miami Marlins, of which I have a throw back jersey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magus Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 The Miami Marlins of Florida?!?!?!Noooooooo, noooooooooooooooo!!!I don't want to see the next teams named:- The San Francisco Giants of the Bay Area- The Boston Red Sox of New England- The New York Yankees of Manhattan (in an attempt to move out of Bronx)- The Atlanta Braves of Dixieland better yet, atlanta braves of CSA General Magus ZealLeader of the Mystics of Medina.The forums most hated member ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacker12 Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I wonder if someone could bury up the Miami Marlins concept from a good while ago that was the same as the current Marlins unis except all of the references to Florida were changed to references to Miami. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 niiiice nice? That is one of the lamest attemtps I have ever seen You have much to learn, young one... Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chazberg Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 This is good news, Miami Marlins sounds a thousand times better than Florida. No pro team should have the state's name in the title. charles-noerenberg.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 This is good news, Miami Marlins sounds a thousand times better than Florida. No pro team should have the state's name in the title. Why not?Are States not allowed to be represented in sports?That's a really dumb statement. Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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