MLB Grabs the Reins, Tells S. A. Marlins Won't Meet Deadline

'MLB president Bob DuPuy wrote Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff _ the point man in the plan to woo the Marlins from Miami to Texas _ and, somewhat apologetically, said the deal could not be completed in the timeframe that he deemed necessary.

'"We are not in a position to affirmatively approve the relocation of the Marlins to San Antonio right now," DuPuy wrote.'

(...and now the president of MLB reveals the reason/official-update/rumor-conformation...)

'"We are working closely with the Marlins to secure a stadium in Florida and are hopeful that ... this process will be coming to a successful conclusion promptly."' (ESearchNet)