December 31, 200322 yr did we really have a lot of rain delayes this past season? not really, but we did have alot of cloudy days, and when it's cloudy most people don't go. If we have a roof more people would go to games even when it's cloudy cause they know the game will be played. Yup, the roof is done to ensure a decent amount of walk up sales regardless. Check me if I'm wrong, but I believe that Pittsburgh led the NL in rain delay minutes, could be wrong, but I remember hearing that somewhere.... I believe you are correct, I mean we only have had like 5 rainouts the past three years. How many delays have we had? Maybe 10 throughout those years.
December 31, 200322 yr Yeah, a roof is really important. Rain Delays suck a**. I mean it prevents a lot of fans of wanting to come out to the stadium when they know they'll be drenched in rain or have to wait for 30 minutes or an hour to wait for play to be resumed or whatever. It also sucks for the teams, especially pitchers. I mean I know it effected Dontrelle quite a bit last season.
December 31, 200322 yr Wow, this would be awesome. I don't wanna get my hopes up because I'd be so upset if this wasn't true. Guess we have to wait til Jan.8th. It would be an amazing start to the new year if this is true. Can I ask a dumb question: If this were a done deal, why wait until the 8th to announce it? I'm not saying that it can't happen, but you have to believe that more positives come from announcing it tomorrow or the day after, rather than waiting a week. Vlad could sign with another team by then, and really all we want the stadium for is Vlad . I mean if it's "done" and they've decided to set the 8th as the day to announce it, that makes little sense to me, you usually don't wait 9 days to announce something... :confused
December 31, 200322 yr Wow, this would be awesome. I don't wanna get my hopes up because I'd be so upset if this wasn't true. Guess we have to wait til Jan.8th. It would be an amazing start to the new year if this is true. Can I ask a dumb question: If this were a done deal, why wait until the 8th to announce it? I'm not saying that it can't happen, but you have to believe that more positives come from announcing it tomorrow or the day after, rather than waiting a week. Vlad could sign with another team by then, and really all we want the stadium for is Vlad . I mean if it's "done" and they've decided to set the 8th as the day to announce it, that makes little sense to me, you usually don't wait 9 days to announce something... :confused I guess it could be because of the holidays and the politicians are not available till a set date
December 31, 200322 yr For stuff like this they set a date to announce it since it is publicly funded with the politicians vacation and such. Additionally I think that may be the first available news conference day of the new year.
December 31, 200322 yr For stuff like this they set a date to announce it since it is publicly funded with the politicians vacation and such. Additionally I think that may be the first available news conference day of the new year. sounds reasonable
December 31, 200322 yr For stuff like this they set a date to announce it since it is publicly funded with the politicians vacation and such. Additionally I think that may be the first available news conference day of the new year. I'm not quite sure what you mean by "news conference day." The press works today, tomorrow, tomorrow night, the day after, etcetera. They don't really "take off" for the holidays. The politicians I can understand where you're coming from, but this deal wasn't worked out simply by the Marlins, everyone involved with it is obviously still "doing business" during their vacation so I don't think it's too unrealistic to think that they'd be back significantly before the 8th...
December 31, 200322 yr For stuff like this they set a date to announce it since it is publicly funded with the politicians vacation and such. Additionally I think that may be the first available news conference day of the new year. I'm not quite sure what you mean by "news conference day." The press works today, tomorrow, tomorrow night, the day after, etcetera. They don't really "take off" for the holidays. The politicians I can understand where you're coming from, but this deal wasn't worked out simply by the Marlins, everyone involved with it is obviously still "doing business" during their vacation so I don't think it's too unrealistic to think that they'd be back significantly before the 8th... What I meant was like the White House has like a press conference every week or the Pentagon does thats what I meant...
December 31, 200322 yr Why are some of you talking about a roof? This stadium will not have a retractable roof.
December 31, 200322 yr I was just on the City of Miami website...it looks like the next City Commission meeting is January 8th. I think that the City, and the Marlins, are just being cautious. They'll bring it up at the meeting on the 8th, vote on it and announce it if it passes. If they annouce it now and it doesn't pass...then that's just more bad publicity. And we've had plenty of bad publicity concerning this topic. So, IMO, the 8th makes a lot of sense.
December 31, 200322 yr Why are some of you talking about a roof? This stadium will not have a retractable roof. i just talked about it because other people brought it up. It would be nice but as long as we get a new stadium, I could care less.
December 31, 200322 yr It would be nice but as long as we get a new stadium, I could care less. Agreed.
December 31, 200322 yr Well i know the Marlins are going to be in DC at the White House on 01/05/04....so there's more reason...also, remember our offices are closed til the 5th.
December 31, 200322 yr Wow, this would be awesome. I don't wanna get my hopes up because I'd be so upset if this wasn't true. Guess we have to wait til Jan.8th. It would be an amazing start to the new year if this is true. Can I ask a dumb question: If this were a done deal, why wait until the 8th to announce it? I'm not saying that it can't happen, but you have to believe that more positives come from announcing it tomorrow or the day after, rather than waiting a week. Vlad could sign with another team by then, and really all we want the stadium for is Vlad . I mean if it's "done" and they've decided to set the 8th as the day to announce it, that makes little sense to me, you usually don't wait 9 days to announce something... :confused He is waiting till Jan. 8th to announce it because on Thursdays Jan. 8th he will announce the Marlins new home along with the signing of Vlad Guerrero!
December 31, 200322 yr Wow, this would be awesome. I don't wanna get my hopes up because I'd be so upset if this wasn't true. Guess we have to wait til Jan.8th. It would be an amazing start to the new year if this is true. Can I ask a dumb question: If this were a done deal, why wait until the 8th to announce it? I'm not saying that it can't happen, but you have to believe that more positives come from announcing it tomorrow or the day after, rather than waiting a week. Vlad could sign with another team by then, and really all we want the stadium for is Vlad . I mean if it's "done" and they've decided to set the 8th as the day to announce it, that makes little sense to me, you usually don't wait 9 days to announce something... :confused He is waiting till Jan. 8th to announce it because on Thursdays Jan. 8th he will announce the Marlins new home along with the signing of Vlad Guerrero! If only that came true.. Wow, now that would be a way to start of 2004
December 31, 200322 yr Wow, this would be awesome. I don't wanna get my hopes up because I'd be so upset if this wasn't true. Guess we have to wait til Jan.8th. It would be an amazing start to the new year if this is true. Can I ask a dumb question: If this were a done deal, why wait until the 8th to announce it? I'm not saying that it can't happen, but you have to believe that more positives come from announcing it tomorrow or the day after, rather than waiting a week. Vlad could sign with another team by then, and really all we want the stadium for is Vlad . I mean if it's "done" and they've decided to set the 8th as the day to announce it, that makes little sense to me, you usually don't wait 9 days to announce something... :confused He is waiting till Jan. 8th to announce it because on Thursdays Jan. 8th he will announce the Marlins new home along with the signing of Vlad Guerrero! Hmmm, interesting who is this Vlad Guerrero fellow we are talking about over this... :shifty I would be literally crying because I wouldn't be in town to enjoy it on here (Made All State Band and are gonna be in Tampa that weekend from the 7th to Sunday)
December 31, 200322 yr If the stadium news is true and the deal is in place, I'm sure Beinfest is negotiating a deal with Vlad's agents right now under the assumption the deal will be done soon.
December 31, 200322 yr If the stadium news is true and the deal is in place, I'm sure Beinfest is negotiating a deal with Vlad's agents right now under the assumption the deal will be done soon. Lets see what rotoworld brings us the next few days shall we??? :shifty
December 31, 200322 yr I think some of you are still living in fantasy land. We dont have the money for vlad, he isnt coming here. As much as we all want him to come, realize that he isnt. Plus, I dont know where he got the info from, but I could just as easily say that there is going to be a meeting jan 5th. I'll believe it when I see it
December 31, 200322 yr Wow, this would be awesome. I don't wanna get my hopes up because I'd be so upset if this wasn't true. Guess we have to wait til Jan.8th. It would be an amazing start to the new year if this is true. Can I ask a dumb question: If this were a done deal, why wait until the 8th to announce it? I'm not saying that it can't happen, but you have to believe that more positives come from announcing it tomorrow or the day after, rather than waiting a week. Vlad could sign with another team by then, and really all we want the stadium for is Vlad . I mean if it's "done" and they've decided to set the 8th as the day to announce it, that makes little sense to me, you usually don't wait 9 days to announce something... :confused Getting such a huge presentation needs renderings, models, drawings, something to show. Lip service is not going to work alone...the need something material to show.
December 31, 200322 yr I think some of you are still living in fantasy land. We dont have the money for vlad, he isnt coming here. As much as we all want him to come, realize that he isnt. Plus, I dont know where he got the info from, but I could just as easily say that there is going to be a meeting jan 5th. I'll believe it when I see it Well, then what is taking him so long to sign with Baltimore? We don't have the money, but we have money, possibly enough. We don't need to outbid Baltimore for Vlady, we could get him another way.
December 31, 200322 yr Well i know the Marlins are going to be in DC at the White House on 01/05/04....so there's more reason...also, remember our offices are closed til the 5th. What are they going to be doing at DC, just out of curiosity? Just a visit or is it for some special event?
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