The Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low Class A; Sally League) and the Florida Marlins have extended their Player Development Contract through the end of the 2012 baseball season, team officials announced today. “The Florida Marlins are very excited to continue our partnership with the Greensboro Grasshoppers through the 2012 season,” said Marlins Vice President of Player […]
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Marlins extend PDCs with New Orleans, Jacksonville
The Florida Marlins locked up the two top teams in their farm system for the next two seasons by signing new PDCs with the New Orleans Zephyrs (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) and the Jacksonville Suns (Class AA; Southern League). “We are pleased to continue our relationship with the Florida Marlins,” said Mike Schline, […]
Bees cause buzz at Sun Life Stadium
The visiting Washington Nationals and some fans had a bit of a surprise during last night’s game: an infestation of bees cause the Marlins to close down a few sections of seats near the visitors’ dugout at Sun Life Stadium. The visiting Washington Nationals and some fans had a bit of a surprise during last […]
Marlins ballpark construction nearing halfway point
Life is good in Miami for the Marlins: Ballpark construction is near the halfway point with no complications, and the hotel tax used to fund the facility is running ahead of projections, as the local tourism economy rebounds. Marlins President David Samson led the local media on a tour of the new ballpark and reported […]
Roger Dean Stadium / St. Louis Cardinals / Jupiter Hammerheads & Palm Beach Cardinals
It is the busiest ballpark in professional baseball, a place where four teams play daily from the beginning of March through the middle of September. There’s no ballpark that hosts two pro teams simultaneously for two different sessions, all under the same management. Year Opened: 1998 Capacity: 7,000 Architect: Populous Dimensions: 335L, 380LC, 400C, 375RC, […]
SunLife Stadium / Florida Marlins
SunLife Stadium is a great place to catch a football game, but so far unsuccessful in sustaining any kind of fan base for baseball. This will be the final season there for the Florida Marlins. FAST FACTS Year Opened: 1987 Capacity: 47,622 Architect: Populous Dimensions: 330L, 385LC, 434LC, 404C, 385RC, 345R Playing Surface: Grass Website: […]