After learning the Legislature adjourned without considering the Marlins request for a sales tax rebate that would fill the $30 million gap remaining in the team's $367 million ballpark financing plan, team president David Samson issued this statement: "We had hoped for a positive result this Legislative session. We will now discuss with the county and city all possibilities remaining, which will enable us to complete a retractable roof facility by Opening Day 2007."

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My assumption is that the Marlins, city and county had to have back up plans and contingencies in place in case they did not receive the state money this session. Everyone knew it was a longshot to receive the money on the last day of the session.

It is inconceivable to think that $1M per year is going to hold up this project. They always have the option to go back next year for the state contribution.

look - $30 million is a lot of money. but, in the scope of a $370 million dollar deal, it's hard to believe that small of an amount would be a dealbreaker. i mean, $30 mill doesn't just magically appear, so if they're short that money, they're short that money. but MAN, we can't possibly come this close and not get it done, could we?

what about naming rights, cant we sell those to get the final thirty million

My assumption is that the Marlins, city and county had to have back up plans and contingencies in place in case they did not receive the state money this session. Everyone knew it was a longshot to receive the money on the last day of the session.

I agree, I think they have back up plans

what about naming rights, cant we sell those to get the final thirty million

Naming rights are likely already included in the money that has been amassed.

i didn't know about this section thats solely on the Stadium .... :thumbup