This is legit. I'm excited, no matter how fictional our interest might turn out to be...

A celebration party must be planned then.

Per Rotoworld

 

 

 

 

Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports that the Marlins are "serious" about signing free agent Albert Pujols and "intend to make a competitive offer."

Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post reported previously that the Marlins' bigger priorities were Jose Reyes and Yoenis Cespedes, with Pujols more of a longshot. Evidently, though, their courtship of the slugger is real. Pujols is in Miami Friday, having lunch with Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria and other front office executives while also taking in a tour of the team's new ballpark. Spencer adds that Loria, in particular, "covets" Pujols.

 

Source: Miami Herald

Nov 11 - 2:06 PM

Would this be comparable to the Lebron signing?... Yeah right? I mean, imagine what the Dolphins must feel like if this deal happens. For the first time in history, baseball and basketball will be more popular than our football team no?

This is so exciting. Please don't sign him to some stupid deal though.

 

8 years, $120mm + 100% of all Pujols jersey sales? I think that'd be fair

Would this be comparable to the Lebron signing?... Yeah right? I mean, imagine what the Dolphins must feel like if this deal happens. For the first time in history, baseball and basketball will be more popular than our football team no?

 

 

Don't forget the Panthers are hot right now.

 

Dolphins need Andrew Luck.

Would this be comparable to the Lebron signing?... Yeah right? I mean, imagine what the Dolphins must feel like if this deal happens. For the first time in history, baseball and basketball will be more popular than our football team no?

 

 

Hockey too. Panthers are in 1st in their division right now.

Marlins Notes: Pujols, Cespedes, Reyes

 

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [November 11 at 12:51pm CST]

The Marlins will unveil their new uniforms and logos tonight, when they officially become the Miami Marlins. Here's the latest on the team, which has begun the offseason in style, courting several big-name free agents...

• The Marlins are serious about signing Albert Pujols and intend to make a competitive offer, according to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald. Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria covets Pujols and envisions him at first base in 2012, according to Spencer.
  
• The Marlins are meeting with Pujols and agent Dan Lozano today. You can read the details here.
  
• The Marlins like what they saw from Cuban outfielder Yoenis Cespedes yesterday, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro. "We think we're a great fit because we're Miami, and we're a natural destination for any Cuban player, any Latin player," Marlins president David Samson said. "We are the Gateway to the Americas. We're the Miami Marlins. I think that he agrees, but we have to make a deal that makes sense for both parties."
  
• The Marlins are more likely to sign Jose Reyes and Cespedes than Pujols, according to MLB.com’s Joe Frisaro.
  

 

Would this be comparable to the Lebron signing?... Yeah right? I mean, imagine what the Dolphins must feel like if this deal happens. For the first time in history, baseball and basketball will be more popular than our football team no?

 

 

Don't forget the Panthers are hot right now.

 

Dolphins need Andrew Luck.

 

You have to draw the line somewhere, and hockey is where its at. Even if the panthers sign the dreamteam, it would never be as popular as baseball, let alone football or basketball. If Marlins somehow get Pujols, it would be Heat>Marlins>Dolphins>>>>Panthers no?

Would this be comparable to the Lebron signing?... Yeah right? I mean, imagine what the Dolphins must feel like if this deal happens. For the first time in history, baseball and basketball will be more popular than our football team no?

 

 

Don't forget the Panthers are hot right now.

 

Dolphins need Andrew Luck.

 

You have to draw the line somewhere, and hockey is where its at. Even if the panthers sign the dreamteam, it would never be as popular as baseball, let alone football or basketball. If Marlins somehow get Pujols, it would be Heat>Marlins>Dolphins>>>>Panthers no?

 

What ever the order, the future of South Florida sports looks bright.

Would this be comparable to the Lebron signing?... Yeah right? I mean, imagine what the Dolphins must feel like if this deal happens. For the first time in history, baseball and basketball will be more popular than our football team no?

 

 

Don't forget the Panthers are hot right now.

 

Dolphins need Andrew Luck.

 

You have to draw the line somewhere, and hockey is where its at. Even if the panthers sign the dreamteam, it would never be as popular as baseball, let alone football or basketball. If Marlins somehow get Pujols, it would be Heat>Marlins>Dolphins>>>>Panthers no?

 

Remember, this is South Florida. Popularity comes when wins do. The Panthers were very popular back in the 90's due to their early success. And with the Dolphins sucking and no NBA right now, people will begin to pay attention.

Would this be comparable to the Lebron signing?... Yeah right? I mean, imagine what the Dolphins must feel like if this deal happens. For the first time in history, baseball and basketball will be more popular than our football team no?

 

 

Don't forget the Panthers are hot right now.

 

Dolphins need Andrew Luck.

 

You have to draw the line somewhere, and hockey is where its at. Even if the panthers sign the dreamteam, it would never be as popular as baseball, let alone football or basketball. If Marlins somehow get Pujols, it would be Heat>Marlins>Dolphins>>>>Panthers no?

How quickly we forget the mid-90's. Panthers were winning so Panthers were big. Hell, a couple years ago when it looked like they were going to make the playoffs with a big push, it was hard to get tickets to the last week or two of games.

Would this be comparable to the Lebron signing?... Yeah right? I mean, imagine what the Dolphins must feel like if this deal happens. For the first time in history, baseball and basketball will be more popular than our football team no?

 

 

Don't forget the Panthers are hot right now.

 

Dolphins need Andrew Luck.

 

You have to draw the line somewhere, and hockey is where its at. Even if the panthers sign the dreamteam, it would never be as popular as baseball, let alone football or basketball. If Marlins somehow get Pujols, it would be Heat>Marlins>Dolphins>>>>Panthers no?

 

Remember, this is South Florida. Popularity comes when wins do. The Panthers were very popular back in the 90's due to their early success. And with the Dolphins sucking and no NBA right now, people will begin to pay attention.

 

I just don't think enough people care about hockey though. Even if they were on a verge of an undefeated season, popularity would still pale in comparison to the other franchises. I don't know, maybe I'm wrong or underestimating the popularity of hockey in South Fla.

Would this be comparable to the Lebron signing?... Yeah right? I mean, imagine what the Dolphins must feel like if this deal happens. For the first time in history, baseball and basketball will be more popular than our football team no?

 

 

Don't forget the Panthers are hot right now.

 

Dolphins need Andrew Luck.

 

You have to draw the line somewhere, and hockey is where its at. Even if the panthers sign the dreamteam, it would never be as popular as baseball, let alone football or basketball. If Marlins somehow get Pujols, it would be Heat>Marlins>Dolphins>>>>Panthers no?

 

Remember, this is South Florida. Popularity comes when wins do. The Panthers were very popular back in the 90's due to their early success. And with the Dolphins sucking and no NBA right now, people will begin to pay attention.

 

I just don't think enough people care about hockey though. Even if they were on a verge of an undefeated season, popularity would still pale in comparison to the other franchises. I don't know, maybe I'm wrong or underestimating the popularity of hockey in South Fla.

 

Yes.

Would this be comparable to the Lebron signing?... Yeah right? I mean, imagine what the Dolphins must feel like if this deal happens. For the first time in history, baseball and basketball will be more popular than our football team no?

 

 

Don't forget the Panthers are hot right now.

 

Dolphins need Andrew Luck.

 

You have to draw the line somewhere, and hockey is where its at. Even if the panthers sign the dreamteam, it would never be as popular as baseball, let alone football or basketball. If Marlins somehow get Pujols, it would be Heat>Marlins>Dolphins>>>>Panthers no?

 

Remember, this is South Florida. Popularity comes when wins do. The Panthers were very popular back in the 90's due to their early success. And with the Dolphins sucking and no NBA right now, people will begin to pay attention.

 

I just don't think enough people care about hockey though. Even if they were on a verge of an undefeated season, popularity would still pale in comparison to the other franchises. I don't know, maybe I'm wrong or underestimating the popularity of hockey in South Fla.

 

You must not remember the rats.

You have to draw the line somewhere, and hockey is where its at. Even if the panthers sign the dreamteam, it would never be as popular as baseball, let alone football or basketball. If Marlins somehow get Pujols, it would be Heat>Marlins>Dolphins>>>>Panthers no?

 

 

Remember, this is South Florida. Popularity comes when wins do. The Panthers were very popular back in the 90's due to their early success. And with the Dolphins sucking and no NBA right now, people will begin to pay attention.

 

I just don't think enough people care about hockey though. Even if they were on a verge of an undefeated season, popularity would still pale in comparison to the other franchises. I don't know, maybe I'm wrong or underestimating the popularity of hockey in South Fla.

 

 

You must not remember the rats.

 

 

No I remember the rats, and the glowing hockey puck (my fav). Shoot, I confess I used to watch the panthers back in the mid 90's as well.

I hope the fans turn out in heaps at 11 PM. They might just let Pujols hang out backstage while it's all going on.

So will Pujols have a 2 hour special on his decision?

So will Pujols have a 2 hour special on his decision?

 

Yep, from 9pm-11pm and then you can buy his jersey tonight.

I'm serious, that would be f***ing epic if Pujols or Reyes walks out in a Marlins uniform. Hey if you wanna add fuel to the fire, you can say that Samson was stalling the other day when he wouldn't comment on Pujols but had no problem talking about anyone else. They have been in contact. Offered a contract he couldnt refuse. Pujols is really in Miami to sign the contract and throw on a uniform. Loria has been saving his pennies over the past 11 years.

 

Like it or not, everyone here has to to admit it would be the story of the century.

I'm serious, that would be f***ing epic if Pujols or Reyes walks out in a Marlins uniform. Hey if you wanna add fuel to the fire, you can say that Samson was stalling the other day when he wouldn't comment on Pujols but had no problem talking about anyone else. They have been in contact. Offered a contract he couldnt refuse. Pujols is really in Miami to sign the contract and throw on a uniform. Loria has been saving his pennies over the past 11 years.

 

Like it or not, everyone here has to to admit it would be the story of the century.

 

Best selling movie in 2021 based off a book written in 2013: Loriaball.

I'm serious, that would be f***ing epic if Pujols or Reyes walks out in a Marlins uniform. Hey if you wanna add fuel to the fire, you can say that Samson was stalling the other day when he wouldn't comment on Pujols but had no problem talking about anyone else. They have been in contact. Offered a contract he couldnt refuse. Pujols is really in Miami to sign the contract and throw on a uniform. Loria has been saving his pennies over the past 11 years.

 

Like it or not, everyone here has to to admit it would be the story of the century.

 

 

Yea but most of us would miss the majority of it cuz we'd all immedietally pass out... I'm all for it though... just make sure its being recorded so I can watch it later

I wonder how Cardnial fans would react to that.

I wonder how Cardnial fans would react to that.

 

 

photoshop a pujols jersey in here

I think they are meeting with these guys to make the fans feel they are going after big names, come the start of the season same team as before. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me,

 

If Loria pulls that, then I think even MLB steps in and starts to try and get him out. MLB has a stake in this new rebranding of MLB as we are seen as the gateway team to the baseball playing areas of the Caribbean. They want this to succeed and will be livid if Loria screws this up, and the chances of MLB being big here.