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Marlins, MLB announce youth academy

Construction scheduled to begin in 2010 in city of Hialeah

 

By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com

 

HIALEAH, Fla. -- Under a tent, and across from acres of undeveloped land, Major League Baseball and the Marlins joined together with the city of Hialeah on Wednesday afternoon to announce that this will be the grounds of an MLB Urban Youth Baseball Academy in South Florida.

 

The state-of-the-art facility in Miami-Dade County, located northwest of downtown Miami, is the latest MLB initiative showing its commitment to the area.

 

The Academy, which will be run similar to the one in Compton, Calif., is projected to begin construction in 2010. If all goes as planned, it would open in 2012.

 

"This is an affirmation of our commitment to South Florida," MLB President and COO Bob DuPuy said. "This is a Major League city. It should be a Major League city. This is going to be a Major League and state-of-the-art facility as well."

 

The news conference was held in the area where the expansive academy will eventually be built. Before ground is broken, however, MLB is awaiting the final vote on a new stadium for the Marlins.

 

The Marlins are in the final stages of what the franchise hopes puts an end to more than a decade quest for their own ballpark. On Jan. 22, commissioners from the city of Miami and Miami-Dade County are expected to vote on five final documents that would finalize the Marlins' stadium.

 

"Obviously, the academy announcement, it all came now because we feel we are in a position to very, very shortly deliver to 13 county commissioners and five city of Miami commissioners completed documents for their approval," Marlins president David Samson said. "There is no deal, obviously, without their votes."

 

When the Marlins' ballpark becomes official, so will the facility for the academy in Hialeah.

 

The academy will be the second one backed by Major League Baseball, and it will be operated similarly to the inaugural one in Compton, Calif.

 

The academy will be located at the intersection of NW 36th Ave. and West 87th Street in Hialeah. It will provide free baseball and softball instruction to South Florida youth, ages 7-18.

 

"We will be able to guarantee for the future, a facility that has the name of Major League Baseball on it," Hialeah Mayor Julio Robaina said. "Let me make it very clear that this is not just a facility for the youth of this community, of Hialeah or Hialeah Gardens. This is a facility for the entire Miami-Dade County and South Florida. That is our commitment. Our commitment is to serve the entire county."

 

Open year-round, the academy will have top-flight facilities, complete with scoreboards and permanent seating for 700 fans, plus additional space for 1,800 more. It will have dugouts and lights, two auxiliary fields, four softball/Little League ball fields and batting cages, and a 1,200-square foot office space and other facilities.

 

"When Commissioner [bud] Selig decided we were going to do our urban initiative, we were going to do as many underserved communities as we could -- to basically advance the visibility of our sport," MLB executive vice president of baseball operations Jimmie Lee Solomon said. "[We wanted] to provide opportunities to young people who may not have been provided as much as necessary. Plus, we're in baseball, and we'd like to develop baseball players, too. And we want to develop better human beings. We're making more productive citizens. What better hotbed for baseball than South Florida?"

 

In addition to the numerous baseball and softball tournaments that will be held there, the academy also will be a training ground for umpires and all aspects of the game. Clinics and seminars on everything ranging from playing to athletic field management, scouting and player development will be conducted in Hialeah. "I hope very soon we will see the announcement of the final documents being signed and approved by the two commissions, and we can break ground and move forward in getting Miami and this area a state-of-the-art ballpark as well," DuPuy said.

 

Hialeah may not have gotten the staduim but this actuall may be the next best thing

Get ready to see graffiti on the walls and trash everywhere.It will be a dump in no time thanks to that community.Alot of money will be spent on repairs.

Get ready to see graffiti on the walls and trash everywhere.It will be a dump in no time thanks to that community.Alot of money will be spent on repairs.

 

 

You're ignorant.

Get ready to see graffiti on the walls and trash everywhere.It will be a dump in no time thanks to that community.Alot of money will be spent on repairs.

You could probably say that about Little Havana also and that is where our statium will be for decades. I hope you're smart and never go to a Marlins game or your four-wheel scooter might just get trashed.

 

I'm not a Hialeah resident but I have to take your ignorant comment personal.

Get ready to see graffiti on the walls and trash everywhere.It will be a dump in no time thanks to that community.Alot of money will be spent on repairs.

 

plain stupid comment

Get ready to see graffiti on the walls and trash everywhere.It will be a dump in no time thanks to that community.Alot of money will be spent on repairs.

You could probably say that about Little Havana also and that is where our statium will be for decades. I hope you're smart and never go to a Marlins game or your four-wheel scooter might just get trashed.

 

I'm not a Hialeah resident but I have to take your ignorant comment personal.

The Hialeah auto theft crime rate, ranks among the highest in US Cities.I may have to park my monster truck in the VIP section.

The Hialeah crime rates are all above the national average.

The Hialeah crime rates are all above the national average.

Not really.

 

Murder, rape, arson, robbery, and buglery rates are all below the national average. Larceny and theft and aggravated assault are both about average. The only crime rate that is really above average is auto theft. The overall crime rate is about 1.04 times the national average.

 

And as far as the auto theft rate goes, that is 1.34 times the national average. That is of course way lower than the Miami auto theft rate, which is 2.22 times the national average. All the crime rates are way under the Miami average.

 

You define ignorance.

The Hialeah crime rates are all above the national average.

Not really.

 

Murder, rape, arson, robbery, and buglery rates are all below the national average. Larceny and theft and aggravated assault are both about average. The only crime rate that is really above average is auto theft. The overall crime rate is about 1.04 times the national average.

 

And as far as the auto theft rate goes, that is 1.34 times the national average. That is of course way lower than the Miami auto theft rate, which is 2.22 times the national average. All the crime rates are way under the Miami average.

 

You define ignorance.

 

Thanks for defending my town bro, props to you for being open minded instead of ignorant like some other people who instantly assume sh*t.

The Hialeah crime rates are all above the national average.

Not really.

 

Murder, rape, arson, robbery, and buglery rates are all below the national average. Larceny and theft and aggravated assault are both about average. The only crime rate that is really above average is auto theft. The overall crime rate is about 1.04 times the national average.

 

And as far as the auto theft rate goes, that is 1.34 times the national average. That is of course way lower than the Miami auto theft rate, which is 2.22 times the national average. All the crime rates are way under the Miami average.

 

You define ignorance.

 

Thanks for defending my town bro, props to you for being open minded instead of ignorant like some other people who instantly assume sh*t.

He didn't assume sh*t, he made sh*t up.

I'll be the teacher tonight.Oh i'm such a bad boy

 

About Hialeah crime rates

 

The crime rate in Hialeah is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 50 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate

 

Murder

Is 0.73 times the National Average

 

Forcible Rape

Is 0.37 times the National Average

 

Robbery

Is 0.84 times the National Average

 

Aggravated Assault

Is 1.14 times the National Average

 

All Violent Crime

Is 1.03 times the National Average

 

Burglary

Is 0.91 times the National Average

 

Larceny or Theft

Is 1.04 times the National Average

 

Car Theft

Is 1.34 times the National Average

 

Arson

Is 0.48 times the National Average

 

All Property Crime

Is 1.05 times the National Average

I'll be the teacher tonight.Oh i'm such a bad boy

 

About Hialeah crime rates

 

The crime rate in Hialeah is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 50 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate

 

Murder

Is 0.73 times the National Average

 

Forcible Rape

Is 0.37 times the National Average

 

Robbery

Is 0.84 times the National Average

 

Aggravated Assault

Is 1.14 times the National Average

 

All Violent Crime

Is 1.03 times the National Average

 

Burglary

Is 0.91 times the National Average

 

Larceny or Theft

Is 1.04 times the National Average

 

Car Theft

Is 1.34 times the National Average

 

Arson

Is 0.48 times the National Average

 

All Property Crime

Is 1.05 times the National Average

 

That sentence makes no sense, especially with the data you provided.

 

As you showed, 1.05 times and 1.03 times the national average is nowhere near "considerably higher".

 

As you showed, everything I said was right.

Dont be a sore loser Rabbe.I said they are above average, and it is true.

Dont be a sore loser Rabbe.I said they are above average, and it is true.

No, you said their crime rates are all above average, which is not true. The crime rates are actually below average in most crimes.

 

Also said that their auto theft crime rate was ranked amongst the highest of all US Cities, which is also not true.

 

The saddest part is the you posted the proof yourself.

Dont be a sore loser Rabbe.I said they are above average, and it is true.

 

 

If the number is below 1, then that stat is BELOW the national average.

Dont be a sore loser Rabbe.I said they are above average, and it is true.

 

 

If the number is below 1, then that stat is BELOW the national average.

Yeah, I don't think that he gets that something times a decimal is below 1.

Well being a white guy from coral springs I wouldn't feel comfortable there. But who knows maybe the next arod will come out of there.

Well being a white guy from coral springs I wouldn't feel comfortable there. But who knows maybe the next arod will come out of there.

It's safe. There is a slightly above average chance that you might be assaulted, but a below average chance that you will be robbed, raped, or killed.

Retro where the fuk do u live? People like you piss me off!!!

 

Auto theft are high in hialeah for one reason!!! Insurance and people not being able to afford them!! Alot of people report them stolen instead of getting them repo!! Thats mainly why it might be high! Now stfu and take ur so called "high class" out of here

Retro where the fuk do u live? People like you piss me off!!!

 

Auto theft are high in hialeah for one reason!!! Insurance and people not being able to afford them!! Alot of people report them stolen instead of getting them repo!! Thats mainly why it might be high! Now stfu and take ur so called "high class" out of here

Nah, auto theft is extremely high in Miami-Dade. Hell, they just stole my car yesterday.

Retro where the fuk do u live? People like you piss me off!!!

 

Auto theft are high in hialeah for one reason!!! Insurance and people not being able to afford them!! Alot of people report them stolen instead of getting them repo!! Thats mainly why it might be high! Now stfu and take ur so called "high class" out of here

Nah, auto theft is extremely high in Miami-Dade. Hell, they just stole my car yesterday.

Not saying auto theft doesnt happen, because it happens everywhere..

 

But with so many hispanic's living in dade thats a big reason why "theft" is high..

Retro where the fuk do u live? People like you piss me off!!!

 

Auto theft are high in hialeah for one reason!!! Insurance and people not being able to afford them!! Alot of people report them stolen instead of getting them repo!! Thats mainly why it might be high! Now stfu and take ur so called "high class" out of here

Nah, auto theft is extremely high in Miami-Dade. Hell, they just stole my car yesterday.

Not saying auto theft doesnt happen, because it happens everywhere..

 

But with so many hispanic's living in dade thats a big reason why "theft" is high..

 

 

I really can't believe you just said that. Please enlitghten us some more on what other nationalities/races we should be avoiding.

 

There are very few places I have been that have had me worrying about my, or my families safety, when visiting. Hialeah isn't one of them. Neither is Little Havana. Downtowm Miami at night can be a different story. But what do I know. I've only been to most of the major cities in the US and in 9 different countries.

 

BTW Sorry about your car Rab. Probably stolen by some blue eyed, blonde haired white kid from an upper middle class neighborhood cruising around in mommy's Precis who thinks, and is trying to show his friends, that he is the very definition of badass.

Retro where the fuk do u live? People like you piss me off!!!

 

Auto theft are high in hialeah for one reason!!! Insurance and people not being able to afford them!! Alot of people report them stolen instead of getting them repo!! Thats mainly why it might be high! Now stfu and take ur so called "high class" out of here

Nah, auto theft is extremely high in Miami-Dade. Hell, they just stole my car yesterday.

Not saying auto theft doesnt happen, because it happens everywhere..

 

But with so many hispanic's living in dade thats a big reason why "theft" is high..

 

 

I really can't believe you just said that. Please enlitghten us some more on what other nationalities/races we should be avoiding.

 

There are very few places I have been that have had me worrying about my, or my families safety, when visiting. Hialeah isn't one of them. Neither is Little Havana. Downtowm Miami at night can be a different story. But what do I know. I've only been to most of the major cities in the US and in 9 different countries.

 

BTW Sorry about your car Rab. Probably stolen by some blue eyed, blonde haired white kid from an upper middle class neighborhood cruising around in mommy's Precis who thinks, and is trying to show his friends, that he is the very definition of badass.

My bet it was some hispanics in their early-20s to mid-30s. Statistically speaking, that's the most likely in this city when it comes to a stripped car.

 

(Before anyone says anything, I'm very much hispanic. Bob can tell you that.)

Tough luck Rabb, it's a lousy feeling when you walk outside in the morning and your heart winds up in your stomach as your mind adjusts to "What's wrong with this picture"? Been there. Had it happen more times in New England than here and it's never fun. :thumbup

Retro where the fuk do u live? People like you piss me off!!!

 

Auto theft are high in hialeah for one reason!!! Insurance and people not being able to afford them!! Alot of people report them stolen instead of getting them repo!! Thats mainly why it might be high! Now stfu and take ur so called "high class" out of here

Nah, auto theft is extremely high in Miami-Dade. Hell, they just stole my car yesterday.

Not saying auto theft doesnt happen, because it happens everywhere..

 

But with so many hispanic's living in dade thats a big reason why "theft" is high..

 

 

I really can't believe you just said that. Please enlitghten us some more on what other nationalities/races we should be avoiding.

 

There are very few places I have been that have had me worrying about my, or my families safety, when visiting. Hialeah isn't one of them. Neither is Little Havana. Downtowm Miami at night can be a different story. But what do I know. I've only been to most of the major cities in the US and in 9 different countries.

 

BTW Sorry about your car Rab. Probably stolen by some blue eyed, blonde haired white kid from an upper middle class neighborhood cruising around in mommy's Precis who thinks, and is trying to show his friends, that he is the very definition of badass.

My bet it was some hispanics in their early-20s to mid-30s. Statistically speaking, that's the most likely in this city when it comes to a stripped car.

 

(Before anyone says anything, I'm very much hispanic. Bob can tell you that.)

 

Bob just came very close to describing me... sans the Precis... I drive my mom's Taurus :o

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