October 29, 200322 yr I'm curious what everyone thinks about changing the team name to the Miami Marlins. Although I have not heard anything recently, the name change has been tossed around...What do you all think?
October 29, 200322 yr No issues here on name as long as they stay in South Florida and they are named Marlins something.
October 29, 200322 yr I think they should have been named Miami from the start. I do not like when they are named after the state. When teams have a city name it is more clear where they are from.
October 29, 200322 yr they should have being called Miami Marlins from the Start. Like the old miami marlins
October 29, 200322 yr I have thought of this a few times myself. I like the name "Miami Marlins". It's like a homage to the old Miami Marlins. Also, most of the fan base is in South Florida anyways. But here's where I find the problem... What about the fans up north? I think that if they change the name, some folks will get upset, as if their team was taken away from them. Another problem I find is that most of us grew up knowing the Marlins as the FLORIDA Marlins. It would kinda suck seeing the name change. As long as they stay here in South Fla., I am happy. :thumbup
October 29, 200322 yr This isn't Florida'steam, it's SOUTH Florida's team. I'm all for the Miami Marlins.
October 29, 200322 yr From the beginning the team was called Florida Marlins because they were supposed to be the entire state's team. If you are going to call the team Miami Marlins then dont be suprised if fans in central and north Florida get very pissed off.
October 29, 200322 yr North Florida already has the D-Rays. Judging by attendance, they haven't seemed to notice. :lol
October 29, 200322 yr This team was named Florida Marlins because people in Tampa Bay were pissed because they lost the chance to move the Giants. So in order to please all of Florida, the name came around. Now IMO Florida Marlins just rolls off the tongue better than Miami Marlins and its been like that for 11 years. Why mess with tradition now? But at the same time, the franchise was awarded to Miami and now that Tampa has their own team( :lol ), then I think the time is now to rename them the Miami Marlins.
October 29, 200322 yr Hialeah Marlins, dont even fathom it! Florida Marlins is fine...The people of Tampa need something to associate themselves with besides the Bucs and the D E V I L R A Y S ! ! !
October 29, 200322 yr Hialeah Marlins, dont even fathom it! Florida Marlins is fine...The people of Tampa need something to associate themselves with besides the Bucs and the D E V I L R A Y S ! ! ! The D-Rays will win eventually and central florida would rather go their games since they are closer. So screw them name the team Miami Marlinsif thats what it take to build the stadium. Remember if you builded they will come.
October 29, 200322 yr Dude did you get that line from the movie or the book because if it was from the movie then you got shortchanged.
October 29, 200322 yr You people talk about hte tradition of the Miami Marlins.... what about the tradition of the Florida Marlins..... I guess two world series doesnt mean anything in terms of tradition does it?
October 29, 200322 yr You people talk about hte tradition of the Miami Marlins.... what about the tradition of the Florida Marlins..... I guess two world series doesnt mean anything in terms of tradition does it? You ain't from around these parts, Adam. This isn't FLORIDA'S team. Hell, 1/3 of Florida are fans of our biggest rivals (Atlanta). Then, Central Florida has gotten their franchise (who are about to start winning soon, IMO). Us, here in South Florida, have the Marlins. This is not FLORIDA'S team, this is South Florida's franchise. But like someone said, we can't call them the South Florida Marlins, just as Tampa can't say they're the "Central Florida D-Rays," therefore, we shall be the Miami Marlins.
October 29, 200322 yr The Texas Rangers are not all of Texas' team and they remain the Texas Rangers. The Florida Marlins have won 2 World Series titles. The Miami Marlins havent done crap.
October 29, 200322 yr The Texas Rangers are not all of Texas' team and they remain the Texas Rangers. The Florida Marlins have won 2 World Series titles. The Miami Marlins havent done crap. I agree with you and I rather have the team remain Florida Marlins. However, if not changing the name to Miami Marlins is a deal breaker for a new stadium, then change the name. I think the idea was from Joe Carrollo the last Miami mayor. So it may not be an issue at this point.
October 29, 200322 yr I agree.... if you have to change the name to get the stadium then its a no brainer.... else keep the name. no need at all to change it for the sake of changing it.
October 29, 200322 yr The name Miami Marlins has a lot more tradition that the name Florida Marlins around here. The Miami Marlins name began in 1956. Satchel Paige played for the Miami Marlins. So did Dennis Martinez, Eddie Murray, Jose Canseco, Benito Santiago, and the list goes on. Im guessing out of towners wouldnt know about Bobby Maduro Stadium, would they? Home of the Miami Marlins. If youre talking about tradition, then Miami Marlins it should be, anyway. And as for North Florida fans, if they dont root for the Rays, which most of them don't, then its most definitely Braves country. North and Central Florida and South Florida might as well be two different states.
October 29, 200322 yr If the name is changed to Miami Marlins to go back to tradition.... Then I want Teal returned to this team to go back to tradition. Why has teal essentially become the 'lost' color of this franchise?
October 29, 200322 yr The name Miami Marlins has a lot more tradition that the name Florida Marlins around here. The Miami Marlins name began in 1956. Satchel Paige played for the Miami Marlins. So did Dennis Martinez, Eddie Murray, Jose Canseco, Benito Santiago, and the list goes on. Im guessing out of towners wouldnt know about Bobby Maduro Stadium, would they? Home of the Miami Marlins. If youre talking about tradition, then Miami Marlins it should be, anyway. And as for North Florida fans, if they dont root for the Rays, which most of them don't, then its most definitely Braves country. North and Central Florida and South Florida might as well be two different states. The Miami Marlins team is history. Florida Marlins franchise started on 1993. We have our own history now, 2 times World Champs! We don't need a new identity in order to have success with this team. As I said before, keep it as it is unless it is a deal breaker on the stadium.
October 29, 200322 yr sigh...how about the DadeBrowardPalmBeachMonroe County Marlins? keep it Florida Marlins.
October 29, 200322 yr In addition, The 'F' logo with the Marlins Fish looks AWESOME! The "M" one isn't bad, either. They wear the "M" hats in BP and spring training.
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