The bids are in and finalized. In a press release, the Marlins announced they are going to award the construction of the new stadium to Hunt/Moss Join Venture as their construction manager - set to begin in November. Hunt/Moss is a joint venture that consists of Hunt Construction Group and Moss and Associates who are based in south Florida and have lots of experience working in the market. Hunt … [Read more...]
What Took So Long?
February 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Imagine driving your car to the old site of the Orange Bowl and seeing a beautiful gem in the heart of Miami with a sparkling new roof and a spire that enables spectators a bird's-eye view of Miami. You pull into a parking garage and walk into the stadium to hear the crowd buzzing with energy. What stands out most is that the stadium is full. And everyone is wearing Marlins garb. It seems eerily … [Read more...]
Stadium Deal Complete: Miami Marlins Coming Soon
February 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
And it is done. The stadium hunt is over. As strange as that sounds, especially for unbelieving Marlin fans, this time it is true. Sure, we have heard this song and dance before but this time is different.Probably one of the most important days for the Florida Marlins franchise - and arguably one of the quietest - the Marlins have seen their proposal for a new stadium accepted by both the city of … [Read more...]
Miami Approves Marlins Stadium
February 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The city of Miami voted 4-1 for the stadium.Now, it is up to the county to finalize the deal.Thank God the city is not letting Norman Braman rattle things. Who knows what his agenda is, and I am skeptical of any kind of do-gooding social platform. This is about money and he isn't getting his cut.Still, the stadium is not definite yet. Let's hope the county doesn't screw this up in the final hour. … [Read more...]
Stadium Deal In Place?
February 18, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Seems the Marlins will have a new home in 2011.The vagabond/transient franchise will finally have a place to lay its big ol' fish head: and it looks like it was the place where the Hurricanes and Dolphins abandoned.The funding, detailed in a 94 page document, breaks down simply like this: the Miami Dade County contribution will be $347M dollars which is composed of $297M in tax dollars generated … [Read more...]
New Stadium One Step Closer for Marlins
February 9, 2008 By Leave a Comment
The Miami Herald is reporting that the Marlins are crossing over crucial hurdles to get their stadium.An agreement is in place that will see the new stadium built in Little Havana, and it is slated to seat about 37,000 and will have a retractable roof. The total cost for the stadium is about $525M, with the county paying $249M and maintaining ownership, the city will put in $121M while the Marlins … [Read more...]
Dolphins Being Sold Good Sign for Marlins
December 16, 2007 By Leave a Comment
What do the Miami Dolphins have to do with the Florida Marlins? Everything.The two form a symbiote, of course the Marlins are the cash cow for the Dolphins which is something Wayne H. Huizenga would never admit.Let's not even rehash the sham that was the '97 fire sale and the ridiculous claims Huizenga, whom I affectionately call H-bomb, made in regards to losing money. Back then, a $52M payroll … [Read more...]
Finances in Place for New Stadium?
December 14, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Things may be turning around for the Marlins, the laughing stock of fan bases these days. (My ears are still ringing)In what is shaping up to be more than a last ditch effort, but an actual plan, the county of Miami-Dade is looking like a partner with the Marlins in a plan to bring the MLB franchise into the center of the city at the Orange Bowl.With the Canes leaving for JRS, the door is open for … [Read more...]
Marlins Stadium Hunt: Light At the End of the Tunnel?
August 29, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Or is that Selig holding the match?Well, as we have been following this story for the better part of 7 years now, this could be the best news yet. In fact, it could be the most pivotal moment.Bud Selig has come to town to meet with officials about the possibilities of a new stadium for the Marlins. With UM bolting the Orange Bowl after this season for the updated Dolphin Stadium, the door has … [Read more...]
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New Stadium Fallout
There are many things to consider with a new stadium on the horizon for the Marlins. There are effects that are going to spring forward from the events of Thursday that will create many changes.Let's start with the immediate. Now the Marlins and us fans have hope and expectation. We covered that in the last blog here at MarlinsNation. But what is more interesting is to see how this affects the … [Read more...]