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Delgado appreciates fans' support

 

MIAMI -- Overwhelmed by the response to his signing, Marlins slugger Carlos Delgado responded to the public with a thank you advertisement taken out in three major South Florida newspapers.

In cooperation with the Marlins, a "Greetings from Carlos Delgado" advertisement was placed in Sunday's editions of the Miami Herald, South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Palm Beach Post. The ad filled slightly more than a quarter of the pages of the three sports sections.

 

After his introductory news conference last Thursday, Delgado drafted a five-paragraph letter to the fans where he expressed his thanks and excitement for the upcoming season.

 

In part, the letter read: "Dear Marlins Fans, Thank you for the warm welcome to South Florida! In my brief time here already, everyone has been very friendly, especially the fans. I look forward to seeing you all this season at the ballpark. The move from Toronto to Miami will be a big change, but it is a change that I am extremely excited about."

 

Last week, Delgado signed a four-year, $52 million contract, the richest deal in Marlins history.

 

After spending 12 seasons with the Blue Jays, the left-handed hitting first baseman joins a Florida squad that has high hopes of reaching the postseason.

 

Delgado's agent, David Sloane, said Sunday's ad was a "joint venture with the Marlins. It was a cooperative venture, and I thought it was a really good idea. This is a guy you want out there."

 

"Spring Training is right around the corner, and before we know it, the Braves will be here for Opening Day on April 5th," Delgado wrote in his letter. "Hopefully you are as excited about the upcoming season as I am. Come join us for what I'm sure will be a successful and memorable year."

 

Delgado closed the letter with: "See you at the ballpark!" before signing his name at the bottom.

 

 

 

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GREETING FROM CARLOS DELGADO

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February 1, 2005

 

Dear Marlins Fans,

 

Thank you for the warm welcome to South Florida!? In my

brief time here already, everyone has been very friendly,

especially the fans.? I look forward to seeing you all this

season at the ballpark.? The move from Toronto to Miami

will be a big change, but it is a change that I am

extremely excited about.?

 

During my 12 seasons with the Blue Jays I made many

friends, but eventually I came to a point in my career

where I felt that I wanted to be a part of a championship

team.? It was so exciting to watch the Marlins make their

incredible run in 2003 behind the direction of Jack McKeon,

strong pitching from Josh Beckett and Dontrelle Willis,

clutch hitting from guys like Miguel Cabrera and Mike

Lowell, and strong defensive play from Alex Gonzalez,

Luis Castillo, Juan Pierre, and the rest of the team.? I

can tell you that players all over the league took

notice at what the Marlins accomplished.

 

I love the way this current team is built and I have

total confidence that we will once again compete for a

World Series title.? With the additions in the last few

months of Paul Lo Duca, Guillermo Mota, Al Leiter,

Antonio Alfonseca, Todd Jones, and John Riedling to name a

few, I feel that we have what it takes to beat anyone,

any time, anywhere.

 

I can't wait to get to know my new teammates and get on

the field as soon as possible.? Beyond being great

players, everyone on this team enjoys playing the game.?

There is a strong sense of unity in the entire

organization. I can't tell you how great it was to first

meet Jeffrey Loria, David Samson, Admin Beinfest, Jack

McKeon, and other Marlins executives as they explained to

me how well I would fit in their plans.? More than any

other team, they made me feel at home and it's apparent

they will do whatever it takes to bring another championship

to you, the fans of South Florida.

 

Spring Training is right around the corner, and before we

know it, the Braves will be here for Opening Day on

April 5th.? Hopefully you are as excited about the

upcoming season as I am.? Come join us for what I'm sure

will be a successful and memorable year.?

 

See you at the ballpark!

 

Carlos Delgado

 

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