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The Marlins on Monday will open against the Nationals, but the franchise already is looking ahead to 2012. That’s when they will move into their new ballpark, a retractable-roof, 37,000-seat facility...
View ArticleMarlins home attendance increase
A story in USA Today on Wednesday outlined how Major League Baseball overall is experiencing a 6.5 percent drop in attendance, based on numbers obtained through Baseball-reference.com. The Marlins,...
View ArticleAttracting All-Star interest
Bringing the All-Star Game to South Florida remains a strong possibility. With their new stadium set to open in 2012, the Marlins have openly talked about their desire to someday host the All-Star...
View ArticleMarlins new park next up for MLB
With the recent opening of Target Field, the next new MLB ballpark to open will be the next home of the Marlins. More than 30 percent completed, the Marlins retractable-roof stadium remains on schedule...
View ArticleMarlins happy for Heat
Civic pride is running high in South Florida over news that the Miami Heat have lured in three of the NBA’s top players. The excitement raised to a new level on Thursday when LeBron James announced on...
View ArticleMarlins to again visit troops
Logan Morrison and Wes Helms will be among the contingent of Marlins traveling overseas to visit the troops in early 2011. For the second straight year, the Marlins will be spending time and supporting...
View ArticleFirst seat installed at new ballpark
It was a monumental day at the Marlins’ new ballpark. The first of the 37,000 seats at the retractable-roof stadium was installed on Tuesday morning. Also, several players took batting practice on the...
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