After announcing the signing of 3 of the Marlins' 1st-round draft picks at a news conference Thursday, David Samson responded to queries about the stalled stadium plan. Here are some (quotes)...
"He's going to review all options and then have a comment," Samson said, referring to Marlins' owner Jeffrey Loria. "And I'm still doing that with him. I hope to have news soon."
---And I'll be sitting next to my radio, waiting breathlessly for news on whether a comment, or even a stray word or two, has or hasn't passed through the rosy lips of Mr. Loria. This could be like the Michael Jackson Verdict Watch. We could set up makeshift waiting tents all over the state, desparately hoping for some sort of noise to emerge that possibly isn't the result of indigestion.
"Baseball's very interested in what's happening here because we're one of 30 franchises and they keep track of that."
---It's nice to know that MLB continues to check, and probably double check, to make sure that the Marlins are still a franchise.
"As you know, we can't stay at Dolphins Stadium."
---Gee, I didn't know this. Looked to me like the Marlins played there for the past 14 years without any ill effects. Only the owners have moved on. Or maybe that's who he meant by 'we'.
"There is no lease that allows us to stay here."
---Let's rephrase that for clarity - 'Absolutely, Positively NO Lease, no matter HOW favorable, is POSSIBLE....nay, CONCIEVABLE!!!' At least we got that settled.
"So therefore, we have to start planning..."
---START planning??
"...and going through all our options."
---All except the more-favorable lease thing, of course.
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