Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

RockaFowler

(7,429 posts)
Fri Nov 16, 2012, 11:10 AM Nov 2012

Selig won't let Marlins owner off easy

Right!!

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2012/11/15/bud-selig-wont-let-marlins-owner-off-easy/1707971/

Bud Selig knows how you feel South Florida.

He also feels like a sucker.

The commissioner and members of his office spent hours with Florida politicians lobbying for nearly a decade to get the Marlins a new ballpark. He pleaded with taxpayers to approve a sales tax to fund their new $634 million retractable-roof stadium, even with a $2.4 billion service debt.

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Selig won't let Marlins owner off easy (Original Post) RockaFowler Nov 2012 OP
I really hope TZ Nov 2012 #1
Sucker, Fool, Charlatan, Self-serving Egotist ... Auggie Nov 2012 #2

TZ

(42,998 posts)
1. I really hope
Fri Nov 16, 2012, 11:20 AM
Nov 2012

that Marlins games are empty next year. I hope their attendence is the worst in baseball. Loria deserves it.

Latest Discussions»Culture Forums»Sports»Selig won't let Marlins o...