With the Marlins about to inaugurate Marlins Park, team President David Samson does what he does best – put his foot in his mouth. According to Miami Today, speaking before the high-powered “Beacon Council” of Miami, FL, Samson makes disparaging remarks about state politicians and the intellect of local residents. This is particularly damaging given the new ballpark has been largely financed by local taxpayers, to a degree such that the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether the bonds issued to finance the stadium were proposed on terms misleading to potential investors. For his part, Samson claims he was misquoted.
On March 7, 2012 — With the Marlins about to inaugurate Marlins Park, team President David Samson does what he does best – put his foot in his mouth. According to Miami Today, speaking before the high-powered “Beacon Council” of Miami, FL, Samson makes disparaging remarks about state politicians and the intellect of local residents. This is particularly damaging given the new ballpark has been largely financed by local taxpayers, to a degree such that the Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether the bonds issued to finance the stadium were proposed on terms misleading to potential investors. For his part, Samson claims he was misquoted.
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Baseball Reference March 7
SABR Games Project
National Pastime March 7
Retro Sheet
Replay The Game