Crist said -

 

He used to work for MLB

He likes baseball as an economic engine

He is open to considering state funding for a new Marlins stadium

He said losing team(s) can be very hurtful to the state's image

He wants to work toward "balanced equities" (did not define what he meant)

 

Putney mentioned that the state's funding share could be as much as $100-120MM for a downtown Miami development, and Crist didn't even blink.

 

He was very positive, but keep in mind that he has basically tried to be "all things to all people". The rubber will meet the road when he is actually asked to support a proposal with specifics.

Good summary; thank you for posting.

The challenge is out to the South Florida delegation. Do this right and it will get done!

Check out the link below for the latest on MLB efforts toward a new stadium. Looks like Marlins aren't doing the talking. It is MLB and the City of Miami. http://www.nysun.com/article/45774

I have told you guys several times, Samson is out of the picture...Way out of the picture , maybe Loria himself as well. MLB has taken over the negotiations completely

I have told you guys several times, Samson is out of the picture...Way out of the picture ,

There has to be a height joke in there somewhere. :shifty

I have told you guys several times, Samson is out of the picture...Way out of the picture ,

There has to be a height joke in there somewhere. :shifty

 

 

The Negotiations have gone over Sampson's head?

 

The Negotiations have Risen in propotion past what Sampson can handle?

 

The stadium deal is in the clouds with MLB instead of burried in the sand with Sampson?

 

 

hmm not as good as could be someone else got one?

Charlie Crist used to work for MLB?? What was his job?

Charlie Crist used to work for MLB?? What was his job?

 

I believe he was legal counsel for Minor League Baseball....if I remember correctly.