Some Memorable Marlin Stadium Quotes

"This is a win-win situation that I am certain we'll be proud of years from now." -state Sen. Rudy Garcia, R-Hialeah (March 2007)


"I've been waiting a long time to do this and it will be special. It's a great market. I think now the fans will have an opportunity to connect. There's such a young fan base here and an existing fan base, it's our job to go and get them." -Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria (March 2008)


"People have voted with their feet and wallet -- and they really aren't interested in watching the Marlins play." -Attorney attorney Roberto Martinez (July 2008)


"We are going to continue to have a payroll that matches revenues. We are very mindful of that as we put the team together. Larry is aware of the new schedule. But we do not use our payroll as an excuse to not having a competitive team. We expect to have competitive teams every year. We are not waiting to get into the new stadium to have a competitive team. We expect we will have one next year, as well." -Marlins president David Samson (November 2008)


"We keep hearing 'If you build it they will come.' I don't believe it. And this field of dreams is going to be a nightmare for our taxpayers." -Miami-Dade Commissioner Katy Sorenson (March 2009)

“We won. This is great for the community.” -Marlins fan Jose Miguel Garcia (March 2009)





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