February 18, 200818 yr Assuming the stadium deal fnishes and they break ground in June or July on the new ballpark, would we wait until our first year in the new park (2011 or possibly 2012) to rename ourselves the Miami Marlins, or would we get a head start and plan the name and logo change for 2009 or 2010?
February 18, 200818 yr Probably 2011. They could do it after this season if they wanted to, but the agreement only states that they must be the Miami Marlins by the completion date, which would be the first game of the 2011 season.
February 18, 200818 yr It's believed to be 2011. Also, it looks like they won't break ground until late in the year, probably October or November.
February 18, 200818 yr Miami has the Marlins, the greatest baseball team! :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy
February 18, 200818 yr The agreement states that it will happen "at some time" prior to the team playing there. IMO, if all goes well with the construction agreement, the team will change their name after this season. That construction agreement is still an obstacle to be overcome. The Marlins need to find a contractor that will build a stadium for the agreed upon amount. And since the franchise is on the hook for cost over-runs, that may not be a slam dunk.
February 18, 200818 yr Miami has the Marlins, the greatest baseball team! "and when you say Miami, you're talking world series!"
February 18, 200818 yr Miami has the Marlins, the greatest baseball team! I thought the same thing when I first heard the name change. Miami has the Marlins, the greatest baseball team! They hit the ball from pole to pole like noone's ever seen! Hits in the air, hits on the ground, they're always on the run! Cause when you say Miami, you're talking champions! And you all know the chorus...
February 19, 200818 yr Author The reason I ask is because I would think it would really hurt merchandise sales if people knew that it would be out of date in a couple years. I don't want to buy a brand new hat with an F on it only to know that the next year it would be an M. I think they should probably jump the gun and do it next year.
February 19, 200818 yr The reason I ask is because I would think it would really hurt merchandise sales if people knew that it would be out of date in a couple years. I don't want to buy a brand new hat with an F on it only to know that the next year it would be an M. I think they should probably jump the gun and do it next year. Really? I am trying to get in all the merch I can leading up to the change. To have these championship banners, cups, lights, mouse pads, flags, numerous hats, jerseys and other stuff to show my kids down the line of the Florida Marlins. Plus, everyone loves Retro/Throwback stuff.
February 19, 200818 yr Miami has the Marlins, the greatest baseball team! They hit the ball from pole to pole like noone's ever seen! Hits in the air, hits on the ground, they're always on the run! Cause when you say Miami, you're talking champions! And you all know the chorus... :lol Love it. That's gold, Rab, gold.
February 19, 200818 yr The reason I ask is because I would think it would really hurt merchandise sales if people knew that it would be out of date in a couple years. I don't want to buy a brand new hat with an F on it only to know that the next year it would be an M. I think they should probably jump the gun and do it next year. Also, I should add that I need to buy a new hat every year due to overuse.
February 19, 200818 yr I will still be wearing my Florida Marlins gear after the name change. I am an original fan and it will show.
February 19, 200818 yr I will still be wearing my Florida Marlins gear after the name change. I am an original fan and it will show. hey im an original fan too...but when the name changes...ill be picking up some new gear thats for sure...
February 19, 200818 yr I will still be wearing my Florida Marlins gear after the name change. I am an original fan and it will show. Yep, you can be there next to the other "original fans" wearing the "Cabrera #20" and "Beckett #21" jerseys. You bet your ass I'm buying that "Hanley #2" Miami Marlins Jersey on day 1.
February 19, 200818 yr I will still be wearing my Florida Marlins gear after the name change. I am an original fan and it will show. Yep, you can be there next to the other "original fans" wearing the "Cabrera #20" and "Beckett #21" jerseys. You bet your ass I'm buying that "Hanley #2" Miami Marlins Jersey on day 1. And I'll be there to steal yours :mis2 But seriously Hanley jersey. In. My. Future.
February 20, 200818 yr The name change will not come soon enuf as far as I'm concerned!! Can't wait to be able to purchase the road grey jersey with "Miami" on it!!
February 20, 200818 yr I saw the Miami Marlins hats forsale at dolphin mall last month. I was surprised.
February 21, 200818 yr I saw the Miami Marlins hats forsale at dolphin mall last month. I was surprised. I have a black nike hat thats about 3 years old, maybe 4. It's the marlins "Fish" draped over a Black M on a black cap with a silver swoosh on the back. I think thats what your talkign about. I'll take a pic asap if I can find it. I wore to the G/f's and like everything else that goes there, she has kept it and worn it since. Chris
February 21, 200818 yr I saw the Miami Marlins hats forsale at dolphin mall last month. I was surprised. That's the BP hat.
February 22, 200818 yr When will the name be changed to Miami Marlins? I need to start savnig up to by a new jersey! :notworthy
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