CapeFish Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 ~YEAH!!!! Edit: Samson says stadium deal should be done by end of year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer_fran Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 :o :captain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacyofCangelosi Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 So 2nd half slump Mikey stays in a marlins uniform. Lets see what else we do to keep the team competitive. B/c even if we get a new stadium, if the team blows from now till the time the stadium gets built no one will go to the park, except losers like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 outstanding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterChief Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Just Reported by ESPNews as well. Great to have mikey here for the long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeFish Posted October 29, 2004 Author Share Posted October 29, 2004 Lowell signed through 2007 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FishFanInPA Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 While this is exciting news, I really wish it was announcing the signing of Mando and Duke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flamarlins3 Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 While this is exciting news, I really wish it was announcing the signing of Mando and Duke. 603896[/snapback] shhh Awesome news. And this means we are going to have our Marlins for years and years and years to come.(Assuming what htey say is true and the stadium deal is nearly done) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTrainFan Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Good to hear :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMountainMarlin Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 w00t!! :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinGuru Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Yes baby! I've been waiting for this so long! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMFan4Life7 Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 im glad we resigned him, he is part of the core of the team...not to mention my fav. player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyMountainMarlin Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1912223 Associated Press MIAMI -- New ballpark or not, Mike Lowell is staying with the Florida Marlins. Lowell, who could have opted out of his contract because the team hasn't secured new stadium financing, agreed Friday to a revised deal in which the team guarantees the remaining $25.5 million on his contract. "I was hopeful that things would work out because I want to be a Florida Marlin," said Lowell, a three-time All-Star third baseman who hit .293 with 27 home runs and 85 RBIs last season. "It would have been hard for me to play under a one-year deal. ... It's only logical I'd want to play for the long term." The South Florida native signed a $32 million, four-year contract before last season -- with a provision that if no new ballpark deal was in place by Monday, the final two seasons would be voided and Lowell would have a player option for 2005. Florida has made strides toward securing that new ballpark, a 38,000-seat, retractable-roof facility that would be built adjacent to downtown Miami's Orange Bowl at an estimated cost of $420 million. And like the team, Lowell is confident that a deal is on the way. "I do think a stadium is going to happen," said the 30-year-old Lowell, who has hit .277 and set franchise-records with 135 home runs and 520 RBIs during his six seasons with the Marlins. Some gaps still exist in the stadium funding plan, and the team wants state government to commit $30 million for the project. The team has committed $192 million toward construction, with city and county governments pledging at least $148 million more. Team president David Samson said he hopes the city, county and club can agree on the parameters of a financing plan by the end of November -- which would leave the sales tax rebate from the state as, he said, "the last piece of the puzzle." "We're still pushing hard for a stadium to open as early as possible," said Samson, who's aiming for a facility to be completed by 2007 or 2008. The Marlins lost an estimated $20 million in 2003, despite winning the World Series for the second time in seven seasons. Their lease with Pro Player Stadium and former Marlins owner Wayne Huizenga does not allow the team any revenues from luxury box rentals or parking, and only a small piece of concession sales. Without those streams of cash, the Marlins say they cannot survive. "I think this is a positive message from the Marlins' standpoint," Lowell said. With Lowell's deal set, now general manager Admin Beinfest can turn his attention toward the free agent market. Florida has 12 players eligible for free agency, most notably a pair of All-Star pitchers: closer Armando Benitez (whose 47 saves tied for the most in the National League) and Carl Pavano (18-8, 3.00). "We will contact some of our high profile free agents, but this was the No. 1 thing to work on right away," Beinfest said. Benitez made $3.5 million last season and may command more than the Marlins want to pay a closer. Lowell sounded optimistic that Pavano, who set a franchise record for wins in 2004, could be back. "He's going to be fielding some offers from some pretty good teams," Lowell said. "That comes with the territory. ... But I know he prefers playing here." Good news all around folks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 i like mickey alot but i think it would have been better if he would have left moved cabs to third and gone after a solid OF...of course now if Mike has an MVP kind of year plead disreguard this post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollyberry Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 :o Mikey is coming back :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TealMonster Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Great News! :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Great news, I hope he becomes a career Marlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 I know this story is a national AP story. But it's weird that it's currently on "The Forum" website, the newspaper out of Fargo, N.D... I may be underestimating the number of Marlins fans in the Upper Midwest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Man Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NirvanaNole Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 I hope this doesn't mean we won't be able to resign many of our other FAs. I like Lowell, but I've always thought he was overrated by most on this site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinsChik305 Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 yyyyeeesss! good news, this has been a good day. oh yea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juanky Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 This is a good first step. But they need to keep players and replace those who leave, and most importantly get the damn stadium done already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeFish Posted October 29, 2004 Author Share Posted October 29, 2004 Guys, be patient...Rome was not built in one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeFish Posted October 29, 2004 Author Share Posted October 29, 2004 10/29/2004 3:06 PM ET Marlins and Lowell amend contract MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins and Mike Lowell have amended his contract to guarantee the final three years, the team announced today. Senior Vice President and General Manager Admin Beinfest made the announcement. The three-time All-Star and South Floridian is now under contract to the Florida Marlins through 2007. Lowell played in 158 games last season and set career highs with a .293 batting average, a .365 on-base percentage and 175 hits, while tying his career mark with 44 doubles. Lowell, who is Florida's all-time home run leader with 135, produced his third straight 20-plus home run season last year and fourth overall. Lowell is one of three Marlins to post four 20-plus home run years in Club history, joining Derrek Lee and Preston Wilson. Lowell became the first Marlin to hit three homers in a game, as he accomplished the feat on April 21 at Philadelphia. He became the Club's all-time home run leader on July 27 vs. Philadelphia, the team's all-time extra-base hits leader on June 24 vs. Atlanta and was the first Marlin to collect 500 RBI with the Club on August 16 at Los Angeles. Lowell ranked second in the Majors in fielding percentage among third basemen (.982), behind Colorado's Vinny Castilla (.987). The original four-year deal was signed in December of 2003. from FloridaMarlins.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 yay! Mikey resigned!!!!!! now im really happy and i can keep my name woo! lol :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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