Mavrik Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Marlins finalizing $515 million proposal for new ballpark at Orange Bowl site February 17, 2008 MIAMI (AP) -- The Florida Marlins and two local governments have ironed out the financial details of a $515 million proposal that would give the team a new 37,000-seat ballpark on the site of the Orange Bowl. The newest version of the stadium proposal requires that Miami-Dade County contribute $347 million in funding, including $297 million in tourist tax dollars, according to a memorandum from county manager George Burgess that was sent to county commissioners. Marlins spokesman P.J. Loyello declined to discuss the issue, adding: "After a vote, we will comment." ADVERTISEMENT The 94-page document states that the city of Miami would be required to pay $13 million, which does not include an additional $10 million for the Orange Bowl's demolition. The Marlins would contribute $155 million for the stadium, which is projected to open in 2011. City commissioners were scheduled to consider the proposal Thursday morning. County commissioners were expected to discuss the plan later Thursday. Both bodies must vote on the deal for its funding to be approved. "We have reached agreement among all the parties and have a baseball stadium agreement we're all comfortable with that we're distributing and briefing commissioners on over the weekend and early next week in advance of a special meeting," Burgess said. The Marlins -- who have said they cannot survive in South Florida without a new ballpark -- have played in Dolphin Stadium since the team was founded in 1993. They have been pushing for a new stadium for years. In May, the Florida Legislature failed to approve a $60 million subsidy to help build a $490 million, retractable-roof stadium for the team. The Orange Bowl was left without a primary tenant last year, when the University of Miami announced its football team would leave the historic stadium. Talk about an area that definitely doesn't deserve a new stadium. Fish attendance is annually one of the, if not the worst in the league year in and year out. They had less than 500 people come to one of their game. Loria must be a dumba$$ if he thinks this is going to get butts in seats. No one wants to support the team after the firesales in 97 and 03. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Talk about an area that definitely doesn't deserve a new stadium. Fish attendance is annually one of the, if not the worst in the league year in and year out. They had less than 500 people come to one of their game. Loria must be a dumba$$ if he thinks this is going to get butts in seats. No one wants to support the team after the firesales in 97 and 03. Whether the Miami area will support a ballclub, I can't say for sure, but Joe Robbie converted to a baseball stadium was a horrible venue and not fan friendly at all. Who woulod go see a game there? The Marlins have been trying to get this deal done forever. I am happy it worked out for them, and hopefully it allows them to pump more into payroll. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Like puttin' a skirt on a pig. There is no bigger bandwagon town than Miami. They deserve to have that team retracted or moved to bum**** Iowa where they would have a bigger fan base. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 wow thats crazy i figured they were going to move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Jet Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Wow !! All that money for a stadium that will be 1/4 filled after the 1st year novelty wears off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 I just do not see the interest there for this team-much better off to relocate them IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 bangor could use a team lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mbn007 Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 i know that the MLB probably wants a team in Miami, but it does not work. No interest there. Move the team to Charlotte, NC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mavrik Posted February 20, 2008 Author Share Posted February 20, 2008 i know that the MLB probably wants a team in Miami, but it does not work. No interest there. Move the team to Charlotte, NC. It's funny and ironic also..here was an area that for years cried about not having professional baseball franchises in the state and that there was strong base for a team there (based on spring training, other things). They get two teams in the area and they receive little support from Floridians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstantClassic Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Like puttin' a skirt on a pig. There is no bigger bandwagon town than Miami. They deserve to have that team retracted or moved to bum**** Iowa where they would have a bigger fan base. Bingo..they were all high and mighty about winning and as soon as the team tanked..so did their fans. No different from the Dolphins either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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