David Samson
David Samson
answer asked both few questions
We asked them a few questions, they asked us a few questions. We're both going to answer each other's questions and then see about another meeting.
choice deal definitely happen recognize time trying
We're definitely negotiating with everybody, and we're trying to get a deal done here because it is our first choice. But we recognize it may not happen and we don't have much time left.
commented until
We have been contacted by many cities, and we have not really commented until if and when we visit.
agreed deal financing mind plan preference require small stay talked
We talked about a financing plan they had in mind that would require a very small contribution by the team. We told them our preference is to stay in Florida, but we have no deal in Florida. We agreed that we will stay in touch.
afternoon break games keeping night open options people spring turned
We scheduled it that way. They were spring break games and we turned them into afternoon games so people who had commitments at night would be able to come to the game in the afternoon. It's keeping all the options open for everybody.
chance good hello innings nine opportunity people quality spend
We thought it would be a good opportunity to have a chance to say hello and get to know them. The commissioners are very important people in the community. We want to spend a quality nine innings with them.
choice deal florida
We told them that Florida is our first choice, but we have no deal yet.
county finding home judge leverage respect south waste
We told (Wolff) we wouldn't waste his time. We have too much respect for the county judge and the mayor. This has never been about leverage in South Florida. This is about finding a home for the Marlins.
four losing money produced sorts stadium straight team three winning work
You have to look at the stadium issue. You have to look at all sorts of other things that go on and work that into the equation. He is losing a lot of money. He has put money into this team four straight years. Three of them have produced winning (records). We've got to see what happens.
baseball imagine involved looking
To imagine baseball getting involved is not far-fetched. How the involvement will end up looking is not yet determined.
discussing forward judge plan process step
We look forward to discussing this plan with Judge Wolff. It's the first step of a long, interesting process to see if there is a match.
advertise awareness days hurricane makeup schedule september talk
We always have hurricane awareness, we advertise that at games, talk about it, and we try to schedule more off days in September for makeup games.
expectation introduce marketing people trying
We're marketing no expectation, and we're trying to introduce people to players.
looking team
We're not a free-agent pitcher. We're a team looking for a right fit.