01/28/2004 3:17 PM ET

Marlins offer select-a-seat days

By Joe Frisaro / MLB.com

 

 

The defending World Series champion Marlins return the core of their title team, including All-Star Mike Lowell. (Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

 

 

 

MIAMI -- The Marlins are offering not one but two select-a-seat chances at Pro Player Stadium for fans to purchase season tickets.

Select-a-seat dates are set for Saturday, Jan. 31, and on Saturday, Feb. 7, which also is FanFest at the stadium.

 

Select-a-seat is a special opportunity for fans to visit Pro Player Stadium and firsthand choose their desired seats. Upon entering the stadium on Saturday, fans should visit section 149-150 on the 100 level.

 

On Jan. 31, the stadium will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A week later, Feb. 7, FanFest is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

"By not raising season ticket prices, we have packages for everybody and they are affordable," Marlins president David Samson said.

 

The Marlins offer a variety of season-ticket deals, including full, 41-game plan, 20-game plan, and a flex plan.

 

For more information, visit FloridaMarlins.com or call 1-877-MARLINS.

 

The defending World Series champion Marlins return the core of their title team, including All-Stars Mike Lowell, Luis Castillo and World Series MVP Josh Beckett. The team features newcomers Hee Seop Choi, who takes over at first base, and closer Armando Benitez.

 

The Marlins are entering their 12th season. In their relatively brief history, they have won two championships (2003 and 1997).

 

Joe Frisaro is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.

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01/28/2004 6:47 PM ET

Marlins kick off Caravan week with select-a-seat Saturday

 

 

MIAMI -- The 2004 Florida Marlins Bank United Caravan will kickoff Saturday, January 31st at Pro Player Stadium. Fans are invited to the stadium from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm to select their seats and purchase their tickets for the 2004 season. The Caravan will continue the entire week through Friday, February 6th and will culminate with the Ninth Annual Florida Marlins Bank United FanFest at Pro Player Stadium on Saturday, February 7th.

The caravan will feature Marlins players, front office executives, Billy the Marlin and the 2004 World Series Trophy throughout the week from locations in Palm Beach County to Broward County to Dade County. Marlins executives and players will be available at every stop for interviews and photo opportunities.

 

The Caravan will make its first stop on Saturday at the Doral Golf Resort from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for the Jose A. Perez Golf Classic. The tournament benefits the University of Miami ALS Foundation. Marlins players Mike Mordecai, Blaine Neal and Tommy Phelps will be joined by pitching coach Wayne Rosenthal, Billy the Marlin and the 2004 World Series Trophy at the tournament. After the tournament, the caravan will stop at the University of Miami Convocation center for a college basketball game between the Canes and the Georgetown Hoyas at 7:30 pm.

 

After a full week of caravan stops, Marlins fans are invited to the Ninth Annual Bank United FanFest on Saturday, February 7th at Pro Player Stadium from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Individual tickets for the 2004 season will go on sale for the first time beginning at 9:00 am at FanFest. FanFest is a day of fun for the whole family and includes autograph sessions with Marlins players, town hall meetings with Marlins executives and players, a baseball card and memorabilia show, interactive games, a baseball history exhibit, a bubble gum blowing contest and live broadcasts from WQAM and WQBA. Fans will also have the opportunity to audition for the Marlins Mermaids at FanFest. The Marlins Mermaids are the official energy team of the Florida Marlins, please call Tanya Renkaiewicz at 305.626.7334 for registration information.

 

The remaining caravan schedule follows. Player appearances are subject to change.

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