Posted June 16, 200618 yr Both the Herald and the Sun Sentinel reported this today: STADIUM TALKS Major League Baseball President Bob DuPuy met with Marlins and Miami-Dade County officials Thursday to learn the status of talks to finance a new stadium. "It was a productive session," DuPuy said. "I was brought up to date with regard to the Hialeah situation, and it's my intent to return within the next week or so and meet with Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina." ...
June 16, 200618 yr Fat Hank said on his show a little while ago that the Marlins are finally ready to go in front of the county commission and show them the actual plans for the stadium which hasn't been done before. So we'll see..
June 16, 200618 yr Author The president of MLB came to town to talk to the Marlins and Miami-Dade officials and said he will be back to talk to Robaina. I think that means that there has been progress in the stadium talks. Otherwise he could have been told over the phone that nothing was going on. I doubt he would have come down to be involved in preliminary negotiations. Then again, he may have come to Miami to see the Heat game and to party till dawn in South Beach!!!
June 16, 200618 yr Sounds good.. something positive it seems.... Hopefullly MLB gets down here to talk to Robina ASAP!
June 16, 200618 yr Sounds good.. something positive it seems.... Hopefullly MLB gets down here to talk to Robina ASAP! Robaina
June 17, 200618 yr hmmmm.......from Ballpark Digest..... "DuPuy meets with Marlins officials about new ballpark Posted June 16, 2006 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Major League Baseball COO Bob DuPuy was in South Florida on Thursday to meet with Marlins officials about the team's ballpark efforts, according to a Miami Herald. Not much is happening on the Marlins ballpark front: a proposal to build a new ballpark in Hialeah is still an iffy proposition, as there's a funding gap of at least $100 million (and probably more now that steel and concrete prices continue to rise) between what government officials can pay, what the Fish are offering and what the ballpark will actually cost. Miami-Dade County tax collector Ian Yorty has said it will be a while before it can be determined how much revenue can be raised from a property tax on a proposed Hialeah industrial park."
June 17, 200618 yr Author hmmmm.......from Ballpark Digest..... "DuPuy meets with Marlins officials about new ballpark Posted June 16, 2006 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Major League Baseball COO Bob DuPuy was in South Florida on Thursday to meet with Marlins officials about the team's ballpark efforts, according to a Miami Herald. Not much is happening on the Marlins ballpark front: a proposal to build a new ballpark in Hialeah is still an iffy proposition, as there's a funding gap of at least $100 million (and probably more now that steel and concrete prices continue to rise) between what government officials can pay, what the Fish are offering and what the ballpark will actually cost. Miami-Dade County tax collector Ian Yorty has said it will be a while before it can be determined how much revenue can be raised from a property tax on a proposed Hialeah industrial park." hmmmmm....still won't give up your SA hopes?
June 17, 200618 yr hmmmm.......from Ballpark Digest..... "DuPuy meets with Marlins officials about new ballpark Posted June 16, 2006 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Major League Baseball COO Bob DuPuy was in South Florida on Thursday to meet with Marlins officials about the team's ballpark efforts, according to a Miami Herald. Not much is happening on the Marlins ballpark front: a proposal to build a new ballpark in Hialeah is still an iffy proposition, as there's a funding gap of at least $100 million (and probably more now that steel and concrete prices continue to rise) between what government officials can pay, what the Fish are offering and what the ballpark will actually cost. Miami-Dade County tax collector Ian Yorty has said it will be a while before it can be determined how much revenue can be raised from a property tax on a proposed Hialeah industrial park." hmmmmm....still won't give up your SA hopes? uhhh......where did I mention anything about SA? All I did was post what was written on the aforementioned site. I would be curious to read what you might be able to offer that would solidly to refute the opinion of Ballpark Digest. I am not here to have a urination contest. Fact based discussion is what I am interested in.
June 18, 200618 yr Author hmmmm.......from Ballpark Digest..... "DuPuy meets with Marlins officials about new ballpark Posted June 16, 2006 (feedback) (submit story) (discuss) Major League Baseball COO Bob DuPuy was in South Florida on Thursday to meet with Marlins officials about the team's ballpark efforts, according to a Miami Herald. Not much is happening on the Marlins ballpark front: a proposal to build a new ballpark in Hialeah is still an iffy proposition, as there's a funding gap of at least $100 million (and probably more now that steel and concrete prices continue to rise) between what government officials can pay, what the Fish are offering and what the ballpark will actually cost. Miami-Dade County tax collector Ian Yorty has said it will be a while before it can be determined how much revenue can be raised from a property tax on a proposed Hialeah industrial park." hmmmmm....still won't give up your SA hopes? uhhh......where did I mention anything about SA? All I did was post what was written on the aforementioned site. I would be curious to read what you might be able to offer that would solidly to refute the opinion of Ballpark Digest. I am not here to have a urination contest. Fact based discussion is what I am interested in. I can read your mind. You are still hoping things don't work out in South Florida so that SA has chance to steal our team! Urination contest? No. How about checkers?
June 18, 200618 yr ? Besides struggling to fill a funding gap topping $100 million, the Marlins' stadium efforts ran into another problem last week: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has told Miami-Dade County it might not grant a required water permit on the proposed Hialeah stadium site (and other pieces of land) because development there would result in more water usage than previously approved. ''We're giving them assurances that things will be done to ease their concerns,'' County Commission chairman Joe Martinez said. http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/14843035.htm
June 18, 200618 yr ? Besides struggling to fill a funding gap topping $100 million, the Marlins' stadium efforts ran into another problem last week: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has told Miami-Dade County it might not grant a required water permit on the proposed Hialeah stadium site (and other pieces of land) because development there would result in more water usage than previously approved. ''We're giving them assurances that things will be done to ease their concerns,'' County Commission chairman Joe Martinez said. http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/sports/14843035.htm This really sounds like the least of the problems associated with this proposal. Of course understand, that I know absolutely nothing about local water issues in S.F. .
June 18, 200618 yr DuPuy's input: Major League Baseball is taking on a greater role in the Marlins' stadium push. A few days ago, MLB President Bob DuPuy made a personal visit to South Florida, where he met with team officials and local leaders regarding the on-going stadium effort. Plans are for DuPuy to make a follow-up visit in the near future. The presence of DuPuy is a firm sign that Major League Baseball is doing its part to help bridge the gap between the team and South Florida leaders. Stadium talks between the team and the city of Hialeah have been at a standstill. While MLB isn't offering money for the proposed retractable-roof stadium, there is a strong desire by the league to make baseball work in South Florida. For months the Marlins have been in discussions with Hialeah, yet there remains a nearly $100 million funding gap on the public-private project. If the team can finalize a new home in South Florida, chances are good it will get an All-Star Game and possibly future World Baseball Classic games in the upcoming years. The Marlins are signed to play at Dolphin Stadium through 2007. The club's series of leases there expires after the 2010 season.
June 19, 200618 yr OK, so I'm seeing two pieces of "news" here: 1. MLB will not cough up extra $$$ to make the deal happen; 2. MLB might guarantee the ASG or WBC to incentivize local officials to bridge the gap. Well that's something I guess. An announcement might be imminent but it might not. The good folks in DC were teased about imminent announcements as well for quite awhile, even after a MOU with a deadline was in place. That being said, it's good that they are at least talking and it's in the papers, even if no real progress was made.
June 19, 200618 yr OK, so I'm seeing two pieces of "news" here: 1. MLB will not cough up extra $$$ to make the deal happen; 2. MLB might guarantee the ASG or WBC to incentivize local officials to bridge the gap. Well that's something I guess. An announcement might be imminent but it might not. The good folks in DC were teased about imminent announcements as well for quite awhile, even after a MOU with a deadline was in place. That being said, it's good that they are at least talking and it's in the papers, even if no real progress was made. How sweet a deal would be to have the next 5 WBC tournaments in Florida. strike a deal for Orlando, Jacksonville, Tampa and Ft Lauderdale besides a returm to Miami. that should assure state funding for sure. Also we could be given 2 All-star games within the next 5 years...That is one heck of a plum for the S Fl community that would generate huge revenue! Best thing is that it's very doable!
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