June 5, 200521 yr For some reason, I don't expect anything done by June/9 or any worthwhile news. I hope I'm wrong.
June 5, 200521 yr MLB set that "deadline" and both the Marlins and the County balked. MLB has since backed down quietly and let the two sides work at it.
June 5, 200521 yr It sure has been quiet though. Are we about to slip another year until the stadium opens?
June 6, 200521 yr All I can say is, if they settle for building a dome on top of Dolphin Stadium, we will probably be kissing our Marlins good-bye in a few years.
June 7, 200521 yr Perhaps we can trade AJ to the Yankees for 50 million to close the gap on the stadium?
June 9, 200521 yr The only thing big about tomorrow is whether we will win the rubber game in the Mariners series. The ballpark deadline was just an update by Marlins brass on the talks with the county to MLB brass.
June 9, 200521 yr Awesome all kinds of crap is happening on my birthday! The deadline, NBA Finals. I an't wait!
June 9, 200521 yr its on channel 10 now, doesn't look good 802181[/snapback] What happend? 802388[/snapback] Same bulls*** Telemundo was saying. That today the deal is officially dead. The media down here is so retarded. They fail to mention that this was just to update MLB on the negotiations and they failed to mention the new date mentioned by CapeFish.
June 9, 200521 yr Author its on channel 10 now, doesn't look good 802181[/snapback] What happend? 802388[/snapback] Same bulls*** Telemundo was saying. That today the deal is officially dead. The media down here is so retarded. They fail to mention that this was just to update MLB on the negotiations and they failed to mention the new date mentioned by CapeFish. 802414[/snapback] what new date?
June 9, 200521 yr The MLB can't do anything. We will probably take the deal at Dolphins Stadium. What new date?
June 9, 200521 yr its on channel 10 now, doesn't look good 802181[/snapback] What happend? 802388[/snapback] Same bulls*** Telemundo was saying. That today the deal is officially dead. The media down here is so retarded. They fail to mention that this was just to update MLB on the negotiations and they failed to mention the new date mentioned by CapeFish. 802414[/snapback] what new date? 802417[/snapback] Dade County and the Marlins have both extended the deadline to August I believe to work on the current deal. That could always be extended further.
June 10, 200521 yr http://www.mlive.com/sportsflash/topstorie....xml&storylist= Marlins stadium update deadline passes 6/9/2005, 8:20 p.m. ET By TIM REYNOLDS The Associated Press MIAMI (AP) ? South Florida lawmakers and the Florida Marlins were unable to meet baseball's Thursday deadline for a detailed update on the funding plans for a proposed ballpark in downtown Miami. Team, city and Miami-Dade County officials were informed of the deadline last month in a letter from Major League Baseball chief operating officer Bob DuPuy, who has said the request was not a now-or-never ultimatum, just a strong reminder that baseball officials want the matter resolved sooner rather than later. At issue is a planned 38,000-seat, retractable-roof ballpark with an estimated price tag of between $420 million and $435 million. The Marlins want the facility built adjacent to Miami's Orange Bowl, and hope to move in by the 2008 season. "I understand his need to know how we're doing, but no, we don't have a letter that we'll be sending that lays out the definitive plan," county manager George Burgess said. "We're still working very hard." City and county officials pledged $166 million toward the ballpark, and Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria agreed to pay $192 million in rent. A $32 million parking garage is expected to pay for itself, but that leaves a funding gap of up to $45 million ? which state lawmakers have repeatedly balked at assisting with. Officials in Tallahassee have turned down four separate funding requests from the Marlins in recent years, most recently this year's bill ? shot down early last month ? that would have granted the team a 30-year subsidy and covered the gap in the current spending plan. Burgess said the parties simply haven't had enough time to determine their next move. "Quite frankly, we went to the state of Florida with a fairly involved financial plan," Burgess said. "If that didn't work out by the time the session ended, it's not like we could come back in a month with a Plan B." The Marlins did not immediately respond to a request for comment. DuPuy did not return a telephone message left at his office, or an e-mail. A message left seeking comment from Miami city manager Joe Arriola was not returned, and Miami Mayor Manny Diaz was in Chicago on business, said Alejandro Miyar, his spokesman. Burgess said there are several options that could make the stadium a reality; it's simply a matter of finding which one works best. "There's not pessimism," Burgess said. "I'm not pessimistic. I believe there can be a resolution."
June 10, 200521 yr Important thing that is coming up is the Dade County Commission Meeting where they renew the deal again. That is just a formality to allow the deal to continue.
June 10, 200521 yr The Marlins new a NEW ballpark. No more damn Dolphins Stadium. I wish I were rich. I would give them tons of money to build it with no catch. Bill Gates should help out or something.
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