July 12, 200619 yr Selig: Marlins need a better ballpark By Tom D'Angelo Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Tuesday, July 11, 2006 PITTSBURGH ? Commissioner Bud Selig believes that baseball is at the height of its popularity, but he is not as jubilant when it comes to the Florida Marlins. "They need a new stadium," Selig, speaking Tuesday at the All-Star Game, said when asked for the solution to the team's struggles in South Florida. "Florida? Great demographics. A market we should be in," he added. "But a bad ballpark with a bad lease. We're in a third owner that has failed. That ought to tell you something." Selig emphasized that Major League Baseball is committed to keeping baseball in South Florida. But "they can't survive in that ballpark," he said. "A ballpark is the only economic variable that can control your revenue. Everything else is fixed." The Marlins have researched a potential move to several cities, including Las Vegas and San Antonio, but have taken no concrete steps. The Marlins and Miami-Dade County are about $100 million short on a $430 million retractable-roof stadium proposed in Hialeah. Selig clearly is not pleased with teams, like the Marlins, that are not taking advantage of revenue sharing. The Marlins will receive about $30 million this season in revenue sharing, yet owner Jeffrey Loria opted to trade his highest-paid players and settled on a major league-low $15 million payroll, more than $20 million less than the next lowest payroll. "We will not tolerate people not spending the money," Selig said. http://www.palmbeachpost.com/marlins/conte...1seligfeed.html
July 12, 200619 yr Go promote David Wright some more. Don't worry about the fish Bud, it's not like they sent an all-star with an interesting story or anything that could have been used to generate fan interest.
July 12, 200619 yr Go promote David Wright some more. Don't worry about the fish Bud, it's not like they sent an all-star with an interesting story or anything that could have been used to generate fan interest. I completely agree - it would be nice if Bud actually lifted a finger to do something constructive for the Marlins. But hey, teams like the Mets need all the promotion they can get.
July 12, 200619 yr Go promote David Wright some more. Don't worry about the fish Bud, it's not like they sent an all-star with an interesting story or anything that could have been used to generate fan interest. couldnt agree more...i mean first rule 5 pick rookie in the all star game ever what? :whistle ...selig has to go man...he is ruining the best sport in the world
July 12, 200619 yr Okay so there is a $100 Million gap in funding. Use the money that he is not spending on payroll to close the gap. The Marlins receive $30 Million and only spend $15 Million. Take the $15 Million left and now you have an $85 Million gap.
July 12, 200619 yr Okay so there is a $100 Million gap in funding. Use the money that he is not spending on payroll to close the gap. The Marlins receive $30 Million and only spend $15 Million. Take the $15 Million left and now you have an $85 Million gap. Too logical. And so Selig "will not tolerate teams not spending money on payroll". Meaning what? What does he plan to do? Are there rules in place? NO. Hey, Bud, what do you mean about "not tolerating"?
July 12, 200619 yr Okay so there is a $100 Million gap in funding. Use the money that he is not spending on payroll to close the gap. The Marlins receive $30 Million and only spend $15 Million. Take the $15 Million left and now you have an $85 Million gap. Too logical. And so Selig "will not tolerate teams not spending money on payroll". Meaning what? What does he plan to do? Are there rules in place? NO. Hey, Bud, what do you mean about "not tolerating"? if he feels so strongly about a minimum cap...how about a max cap there too bud? huh? what? you want to see NY, Boston and Chicago teams vying for playoff spots every year? oh...i thought you wanted baseball to be fair
July 12, 200619 yr Selig clearly is not pleased with teams, like the Marlins, that are not taking advantage of revenue sharing. The Marlins will receive about $30 million this season in revenue sharing, yet owner Jeffrey Loria opted to trade his highest-paid players and settled on a major league-low $15 million payroll, more than $20 million less than the next lowest payroll. "We will not tolerate people not spending the money," Selig said. payroll is not the problem. Just force Loria to use revenue sharing money to add to the stadium contribution
July 12, 200619 yr No one cares about Dan Uggla no matter what the story, no knows who he is still, and no one outside of mb.com will ever care, It would of been bad business to promote Uggla over Wright are you kidding me?
July 12, 200619 yr I think you are seriously underplaying the average and hardcore sports fans desire to see the underdog succeed Flasportsfan88
July 12, 200619 yr No one cares about Dan Uggla no matter what the story, no knows who he is still, and no one outside of mb.com will ever care, It would of been bad business to promote Uggla over Wright are you kidding me? And no one ever will if they never hear of or see him!
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