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Braman Law Suit to go to Trial
2008-05-09 23:56:00
Look’s like Norman Braman’s ballpark lawsuit is going to go in front of a jury: Judge Pedro Echarte dismissed one count of Braman’s lawsuit against Miami-Dade County but said the remaining issues would be decided at a trial in July. Attorneys for the county wanted all of Braman’s complaints thrown out. In all honesty, making it to ...
Samson Talks Ballpark
2008-05-06 07:00:00
Quick disclaimer: As we’ve heard now, the ballpark is not finalized so read this post as if the future has already happened. I’m wondering if the Marlins’ strategy is to just act like it’s a done deal so when someone in Miami tries to block it they will look bad. OK, back to ...
Jen & Owen Chase Down Their Dog at the Ballpark
2008-05-05 11:05:00
Aniston and Wilson entertain fans with some scenes from Marley & Me More: continued here
The More the Ballpark Seems Certain, the Less it is
2008-04-25 05:16:00
We’ve previously discussed the concern that the Ballpark may be facing obstacles at the County level. Now comes word from Bob DuPuy that this is potentially a real problem: DuPuy said ?the coalition at county commission level is tenuous? for the Florida Marlins? proposed new ballpark. The City and County did a great job trying to ...
Commissioner Says Ballpark Doesn?t Have Votes
2008-04-10 03:21:00
One day, Miami-Dade will stop voting on the ballpark and just move forward. Apparently, the County has two more votes to go (ugh!) by July first and Commissioner Joe Martinez says there is not enough support. “You need nine votes” to pass the ballpark management and construction agreements “and you don’t have ...
City and County Resolve Ballpark First Responder Issue
2008-04-09 19:45:00
Officials from the City and Miami and Miami-Dade County have finally agreed on how and who will police and protect the new ballpark. In what was reminiscent of an old-school Chicago-style labor dispute,the city and county negotiated this issue under pressure and threats from the police and fire unions who were trying to ...
Scenes From The Ballpark
2008-04-04 04:46:00
I found myself watching Finn’s baseball game solo for the first three innings last night. Bill was with Drew and Porter at soccer practice. This year I’ve been running about ten minutes late to every game, and that is no big deal unless your son is the starting pitcher. I’ve had no reason ...
Loria Speaks? We Listen
2008-04-01 20:07:00
Marlins owner Jeffery Loria was acessible to the media yesterday which meant we the fans get some more insight into what’s going on with our beloved team. I think many people spend far too much time speculating about what Loria is doing and often they are wrong. Talking about his current roster and future ...
Quite a night at the ballpark for President Bush: Snubs Lo Duca, calls for
2008-03-31 22:53:00
President George Bush, once the owner of the steroid-riddled Texas Rangers, snubbed Nationals catcher Paul Lo Duca last night when he threw out the first ball at the Nats new stadium.  Perhaps Bush became concerned that Lo Duca -- apparently a lifelong juicer -- would chuck that ball back at his head, or throw a Clemens-esque bat his way. The VIllage Voice says thus: Oh, they're so happy over on ESPN because of the Washington Nationals' new baseball stadium, which opened last night when George W. Bush threw up the first pitch. The doofus POTUS was wild with his throw to Nats' manager Manny Acta. Strange, isn't it, that Bush's battery mate was Acta instead of the Nats' catcher, Paul Lo Duca. But the ex-Met is ensnared in the steroids scandal, so his PR quotient is below the Mendoza Line. When asked by the ESPN team about the steroid scandals, Bush fumbled his way through the issue, and responded to the Mitchell Report (which we bet he didn't read) in an oblique way:F...
Strut to the Ballpark in Style!
2008-03-31 20:32:00
I really like Alyssa Milano’s sports team wear line for women, but it can be a bit pricey for sports wear.  Good news is….some of her gear is on sale just in time for the start of the season!  Before this line of women’s sports memorabilia there weren’t very many options for us women but to buy the ...
Full Ballpark Agreement
2008-03-30 08:14:00
I realized that I forgot to provide this link to the full ballpark agreement which includes every last detail including the square footage of the the umpires bathrooms.
Excited Nationals get late-night glimpse at new ballpark (AP)
2008-03-28 06:15:00
For two years, residents of the nation’s capital have been watching Nationals Park rise along the city’s waterfront. Late Thursday night, the players who will work there got their first look at the finished product. Eager to see their new home, the Washington Nationals took a bus from the airport to the ballpark immediately after ...
The Drunk Jays Fans Guide To Maximizing Your Ballpark Experience In Non Ine
2008-03-20 06:09:00
While most of our DJF guides instruct readers on how best to get fucked up, how best to fuck someone else up (or down if you prefer), or how best to sneak stuff into the stadium to get fucked up, I wanted to acknowledge the fact that there are respectable teetotallers out there in the Rogers Centre crowd and explain that baseball audiences aren’t always as ruckus as a stadium full of people waiting for a Bludklot, Festering Puke and Zombie Hate Brigade triple bill.In fact, one of my favourite regulars from last season was a man in his mid to late thirties who would bring his three young kids with him to games and patiently explain to them some of the finer points. I never once saw him have to keep one eye shut in order to better judge the distance between steps in an aisle on his way to get more to drink, but I respected him nonetheless.As the 2008 regular season creeps closer and closer to the starting line, I thought that now would be as good a time as any to prepare ball game ...
Estimates of Iraq War Cost Were Not Close to Ballpark
2008-03-20 05:08:00
Five years into the conflict, experts estimate the cost of the war to be anywhere from $600 billion to $4 trillion ? tens of times more than originally projected.
Yankees adviser Stump Merrill back at the ballpark, 1 day after being hit b
2008-03-13 18:34:00
Former Yankees manager Stump Merrill was back at the ballpark Thursday, one day after being hit just above the lip by a thrown ball during batting practice before a game against Tampa Bay. Merrill, a special assistant to the general manager, was released from a hospital late Wednesday after undergoing a CT scan, which was ...
New Twins Ballpark
2008-03-12 21:29:00
Well, for those of you who are anxiously awaiting a new year of Twins baseball and longing for the sights and smells of outdoor baseball, here are some really interesting specs, pictures and comparisons between the new ballpark and our beloathed Metrodome.  Not sure if I just made up the word beloathed or not, but it seems to perfectly describe my sentiments. http://www.minnpost.com/galleri-es/twins_stadium/
Braman Sues To Stop Ballpark
2008-03-07 20:01:00
Former Philadelphia Eagles owner Norman Braman has filed suit to challenge the $3 billion public works project that includes the Marlins’ ballpark. Braman is suing to stop Miami’s so-called ‘global agreement’ in its tracks, contending it was illegally hatched in secret and improperly uses money intended to cure urban blight and help poor ...
Auto dealer: scrap deal for Marlins ballpark, other projects (AP)
2008-03-07 17:58:00
Art and wine collector, philanthropist, luxury auto dealer, former owner of the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. Now Norman Braman can add this: staunch opponent of a giant $3 billion public works deal that includes a long-sought stadium for baseball’s Florida Marlins. Braman is suing to stop Miami’s so-called “global agreement” in its tracks, contending it was ...
Marlins players excited about new ballpark (AP)
2008-02-23 00:23:00
The Florida Marlins are excited about plans for a new ballpark and figure their fans will be, too. Miami-Dade County commissioners voted Thursday night to approve a basic plan for a $515 million, retractable-roof stadium that would open for the 2011 season. City commissioners in Miami approved the plan earlier in the day. Read the full ...
One Down, One To Go
2008-02-21 21:27:00
Sorry for the light posts but I just got married and I’m sure my wife would kill me if she knew I was blogging about baseball on my honeymoon (actually, I just sent her for some spa treatment so I think I’m in the clear). Anyway, Spring Training is here and the ballpark just received ...
Marlins finalizing $515 million proposal for new ballpark at Orange Bowl si
2008-02-17 23:09:00
The Florida Marlins and two local governments have ironed out the financial details of a $515 million proposal that would give the team a new 37,000-seat ballpark on the site of the Orange Bowl. The newest version of the stadium proposal requires that Miami-Dade County contribute $347 million in funding, including $297 million in tourist ...
Marlins, County and City Agree on Stadium Deal
2008-02-16 17:02:00
Speaks for itself: The Marlins, Miami-Dade County, the city of Miami and Major League Baseball reached agreement late Friday to finance a $515 million ballpark at the site of the Orange Bowl, according to a source. The agreement was not released, but was expected to be distributed to county and city commissioners, who will need to ...
Culture Warrior Day at the Ballpark
2008-02-14 15:04:00
OK, I give up. I absolutely just give up. I despise the culture wars. I hate the idea that every time they have even the slightest opening, culture warriors choose up sides and turn some politically insignificant matter into yet another hackneyed 60's-style battle between left and right.Take the Duke lacrosse case, for example. This was the very definition of a local concern. A bunch of boorish white athletes went and hired a couple of African American exotic dancers for the evening. Things went bad from there (imagine that!), racial slurs were possibly exchanged, and one of the women ended up charging several players with sexual assault. A few Duke professors scribbled a poorly written and ill-informed screed about the case, perhaps trying to reassure women and students of color, perhaps simply self-righteously flexing their left wing. Maybe both. Their role, however, was trivial next to that of an ambitious D.A. who cut corners, played fast and loose with evidence, and made outra...
Home run apple will follow New York Mets to new ballpark (AP)
2008-02-13 01:50:00
The huge fiberglass apple that pops up when the New York Mets hit home runs will follow them to their new ballpark when it opens next year. “The big home run apple is coming,” the team’s chief operating officer, Jeff Wilpon, said Tuesday during a media tour of Citi Field, the new stadium. An apple ...
Hell To Freeze Over in Three Weeks
2008-02-08 19:51:00
We kid, of course. Miami-Dade County is losing its cool over the constant delays in the ballpark negotiations. Honestly, this is becoming a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for both sides so they need to start compromising. The longer the wait, the easier it is for this thing to collapse. Anyway, the County is giving the negotiations ...
Ballpark Not on Tomorrow’s County Agenda
2008-02-05 03:23:00
Looks like the ballpark is not on Tuesday’s Miami-Dade County Commission agenda.
Nationals in final push to have new ballpark ready for opener (AP)
2008-02-05 01:08:00
Washington Nationals president Stan Kasten had to move a fence out of the way in the middle of the street as he made his way to his team’s new ballpark. “I apologize for this,” Kasten said as he slid the obstacle enough for everyone to walk past. “They truly do change the route every day.” ...
Miami Today Editorializes
2008-01-31 20:13:00
Provided without comment: Miami Today: Start construction now ? but not on global agreement jobs
Ballpark Agreement Nearly Complete; Marlins Looking at Designs
2008-01-24 01:30:00
The fine reporters at Miami Today lead off with a major updated on the ballpark project. It looks like the Marlins are so confident that they deal will get done that they have retained HOK Sports and are already reviewing 3 different ballpark designs. The new $389.4 million ballpark will include a ...↑ Grab this Headline Animator
Latest Date for Ballpark Vote: February 5th
2008-01-18 20:32:00
Looks like February 5th will the day when Miami-Dade County will vote on the ballpark proposal. That means the sides haven’t finalized the definitive agreement. The bottom line is very encouraging: “From what I’ve been told, we are so close it’s incredible; it’s very minor differences,” [Commission Chairman Bruno ] Barreiro said Thursday. “Our ...
Baseball Reality Bites: Broward County Edition
2008-01-16 23:17:00
Remember how those clowns in Broward County decided to throw money at the Baltimore Orioles for their stupid spring training site instead of investing those resources in a Marlins ballpark? Well, the Orioles are about to flip Broward off on their way up to Vero Beach. Two Fort Lauderdale city commissioners suspect the Baltimore Orioles ...
Indians announce 16-year, $58 million deal to rename ballpark Progressive F
2008-01-11 20:47:00
“The Jake” is no more. The home of the Cleveland Indians will be called Progressive Field as part of a naming rights deal that is worth nearly $58 million over 16 years. Car insurance company Progressive Corp. and the American League team announced the terms of the agreement for the 42,000-seat downtown ballpark on Friday. The stadium ...
Indians to rename ballpark Progressive Field
2008-01-11 15:02:00
Jacobs Field will be renamed Progressive Field under terms of an agreement between the Cleveland Indians and the auto insurance company. The downtown ballpark, known as Jacobs Field since it opened in 1994, will be rebranded for the 2008 season, the Indians said Friday. The change was first reported by The (Cleveland) Plain Dealer on its Web ...
Where?s My Vote?
2008-01-10 17:25:00
If you haven’t heard already, Miami-Dade County has delayed the vote on the stadium plan because they’re still negotiating the final deal.
Miami-Dade Pushes Ballpark Review to January 10th
2007-12-20 19:54:00
Miami-Dade was scheduled to review all the details of their $3 billion improvement plan (including the ballpark) at today’s meeting, but the ballpark piece was pushed back to January 10th. Sounds to us like they’re delaying any discussion until the definitive agreement is concluded between the parties. This makes sense because the ...
Miami-Dade County Aproves Project Number 50A
2007-12-19 03:16:00
After a long day of debating, Miami-Dade County approved transferring the Orange Bowl fund ($50 million) to Project Number 50A (the Marlins Ballpark) and approved a $3 billion investment package which includes the port tunnel, street car, museum, and of course the ballpark. Quite a few commissioners openly expressed their support for the ...
Nationals to open domestic 2008 MLB schedule at new ballpark (AP)
2007-12-18 16:25:00
The first Western Hemisphere game of the 2008 major league season will be played at the new Washington Nationals ballpark. And, yes, the president has been invited. The Nationals announced Tuesday they will host the traditional Sunday night opener March 30 against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park, the 41,000-seat stadium nearing completion along the ...
?Certainly the closest?
2007-12-14 02:07:00
“I think over the past 13 years and three ownership groups, this is certainly the closest,” Marlins president David Samson discussing ballpark situation. The City of Miami did its part today by approving the agreement with the County and the Marlins to fund a new ballpark. Other items were thrown into the approval including the ...
The Official Florida Marlins Ballpark Project Report
2007-12-12 09:08:00
Here is the link to the official memo regarding the new Miami Marlins ballpark. Yes, we’ll need to get use to that name by 2011. Update: Reading through the memo, it hurts to read that the site in downtown was actually cheaper and better than the Orange Bowl site. Alas, we’ll take whatever ...
Looks Like the Marlins Have a Ballpark!
2007-12-12 04:57:00
“We have a funding plan in place we think works — finally…” - George Burgess What started off as a get together grew into a bigger meeting resulting in the unveiling of the plan for a new Marlins ballpark at the Orange Bowl site. Miami-Dade County Manager George Burgess offered the Florida Marlins a revised plan ...
A?s Getting Closer to Fremont Ballpark Deal
2007-12-01 21:37:00
The A’s a couples week ago submitted their official proposal to the city of Fremont to build a new ballpark there. You can read the story here The Fremont deal is not a for sure thing, we’re talking at least a year before it could get official approval by the city. If everything goes ...
A?s Getting Closer to Fremont Ballpark Deal
2007-12-01 21:37:00
The A’s a couples week ago submitted their official proposal to the city of Fremont to build a new ballpark there. You can read the story here The Fremont deal is not a for sure thing, we’re talking at least a year before it could get official approval by the city. If everything goes ...
A?s Getting Closer to Fremont Ballpark Deal
2007-12-01 21:37:00
The A’s a couples week ago submitted their official proposal to the city of Fremont to build a new ballpark there. You can read the story here The Fremont deal is not a for sure thing, we’re talking at least a year before it could get official approval by the city. If everything goes ...
A?s eager for roster and ballpark upgrades (SportingNews.com)
2007-11-14 19:46:00
Billy Beane might revamp his roster again, and the A’s are hoping for a whole new ballpark. Plus a look at the Indians, Tigers and more. Read the full story.
Crist wants to help Rays build new ballpark
2007-11-14 19:17:00
Despite money woes that have lawmakers scrambling to pay for state programs, Gov. Charlie Crist said Wednesday that he thinks the state should try to figure out a way to help the Tampa Bay Rays build a new waterfront ballpark in St. Petersburg. The Rays earlier this month announced plans for a $450 million, open-air downtown ...
Nationals to test new ballpark with March 29 exhibition against Orioles (AP
2007-11-13 18:34:00
The Nationals will play the Baltimore Orioles on March 29 in an exhibition game to test out Washington’s new ballpark. Tickets won’t be sold for that game. Instead, people who own season-ticket packages will be able to attend for free; other tickets will be given away. Nationals president Stan Kasten said the team is still ...
Broward Stadium? Can You Hear the Crickets?
2007-11-09 20:43:00
If you’re like me and you wished Broward would have pushed for a Marlins stadium, then I’m sure you’ll enjoy the next story. I’ve heard about this before but I never thought it would happen: The long-awaited, $70 million Central Broward Regional Park ? the most expensive new park the county has built ? ...
Marlins focus on Orange Bowl as site for new ballpark (AP)
2007-11-07 01:40:00
The Florida Marlins have agreed to accept the Orange Bowl as a site for a new ballpark if a financial deal can be worked out, acceding to the wishes of county and city officials. “In terms of the county and the city, that’s the only site that’s on the table right now,” Bob DuPuy, baseball’s ...
New Twins Ballpark Model Unveiled
2007-10-31 21:08:00
  Follow this link to see a 3-d animation of the new Twins ballpark.  Let us know what you think are the biggest positives and negatives of the future home of our favorite baseball team. http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/-media/player/mp_tpl.jsp?w_id=60-7100&w=mms%3A//a1503.v10869-2.c10869.g.vm.akamaistream.net/-7/1503/10869/v0001/mlb.download-.akamai.com/10869/2007/open/tea-ms07/min/video/103007_min_stadi-um_400.wmv&pid=gen_video&am-p;vid=7778&mid=200710302288-859&cid=mlb&fid=gen_vid-eo400&v=2&mType=w&u-rlstr=&mUrl=&type=v_fre-e&_mp=1
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