Marlins Stadium Update No. 645
The Marlins issued a brief statement today expressing disappointment that the Legislature failed to grant a $60 million sales tax rebate to help the team build a ballpark, but vowing to get back to work.
That echoes the thoughts of some Miami and Miami-Dade County officials, who say they don’t want to lose the momentum they’ve built – with Major League Baseball’s help – to solve the ongoing stadium issue. The city and county have approved a $490 million financing plan in concept, but it includes a $30 million gap. It’s unclear how the gap will be filled, but those involved say a plan needs to come together quickly to ensure a ballpark can open in time for the 2011 season.
Comments
how about this for an idea...the OWNER of the team foots the relatively small price of $30mil...maybe by dipping into his enormous windfall received every year via revenue sharing?
Oh wait, we have a cash-poor, carpet-bagging owner who shouldn't even own a team but for the assistance of selig and mlb. The team isn't even putting up cash on its own end, but rather annual rent payments. How can a team thrive when the owner can't afford to spend money on the team without assistance?
Such a long-lasting shame city and the team's potential fans.
Posted by: mike | May 9, 2007 3:12 PM
I've got an idea, let Major League Baseball help by putting up the 30 million....problem solved!
I also have to take this opportunity to agree with George, just look at all those empty seats!
Posted by: Michael Garrett | May 7, 2007 3:50 PM
Baseball doesn't belong in South Florida, so why should taxpayers foot part of the bill to build the Marlins a new stadium?
Look at all those empty seats!
Posted by: George | May 6, 2007 10:14 AM