"'For me to go to the voters for approval of a stadium, there has to be people attached to the Marlins from San Antonio and not just an owner who lives in New York and does not have a feel for San Antonio,' Wolff said. 'David knows that.'
"Asked if he has identified possible local investors, Wolff said: 'There is an interest, let's just put it that way.'
"A Marlins spokesman said Samson would 'encourage and expect to have' local ownership in the club should it move to San Antonio....
"'Local ownership is a key,' Wolff said. 'I'm not saying it all has to be local ownership, but a significant part has to be, so we believe we have some loyalty to the city.'" (MySanAntonio.com)
BUT: It seems potential investors from South Florida get a different story...
"Arriola alleged Samson contacted as many as 20 to 30 prospective investors. Samson denied that last week, saying the team invited influential community members to a meeting in 2002 to discuss possibly becoming minority shareholders, but Loria then decided he didn't want to sell any percentage and hasn't spoken to any potential investors since." (MiamiHerald)
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