Bud Selig was on hand when the Miami Marlins played their first regular-season game in their swanky new ballpark in April. The commissioner provided a glowing review of the $634 million project and boldly declared that opposition to the facility would fade away within five years. So far, it's not looking so good for that last prediction. Selig said Thursday he is examining the pending blockbuster trade that sends at least three of Miami's best players to Toronto for a package of prospects just seven months after the Marlins moved into their new home, which was financed primarily with tax money. Speaking at the conclusion of the owners' meetings, Selig said he also is aware of fan anger in South Florida but is going to do what's in the best interests of the sport. "People have different views of that as to what you should do and how you should do it, but I think I've been able to come through all these situations and the sport's been stronger and better as a result," he said, pointing to his recent experience with the Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Dodgers going through bankruptcy proceedings. "So when I say I have this matter under review and I've talked to a lot of our people and I've spent a lot of time here in between all the other meetings -- this is a tough place to do it -- that's exactly what I mean. It is under review. I am aware of the anger, I am. I'm also aware that in Toronto they're very happy." Source: ESPN
Loria is a scum bag. This crap BETTER be overturned. The Marlins barely got serviceable prospects back. Bud Selig is a douche and should be kicked out of sports.
the Marlins are a dying franchise. I say trade the whole roster, and play out the next few seasons with prospects and draft picks
Just let the trade go through, eliminate this joke of a franchise from the league, and convert the stadium to a soccer field or something. The world will only be a better place with one less Florida team in the sports world.
