The Miami Marlins may have led the National League in losses and barely drew 10,000 fans a game, but Derek Jeter can declare a win in his efforts to rid Marlins Park of the left-field Red Grooms sculpture, as it’s being moved outside the ballpark. (more…)
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Marlins Pitch Home-Run Sculpture Move
Under a new plan being pitched by the Miami Marlins, Marlins Park’s home-run sculpture would be moved outside to make way for a new tiered social space. (more…)
Plan to Move Marlins Park Home Run Sculpture Scrapped
Homer, the Marlins Park home run sculpture, will be in the ballpark on Opening Day, as a proposal to move the sculpture has been scrapped. (more…)
Artist Could Have Say in Marlins Park Sculpture’s Fate
Any effort to remove a colorful home run sculpture from Marlins Park could be stopped by artist Red Grooms, who would like to see it remain at the ballpark. (more…)
Marlins Games Turning Into No-Fun Experiences?
With the pending elimination of a midgame mascot race and efforts to remove the colorful Red Grooms sculpture from Marlins Park, the Miami Marlins braintrust seems bent on removing distinctive entertainment from the game-day experience. (more…)
Jeter Talking Another Run at Banishing Colorful Marlins Park Sculpture?
Apparently Derek Jeter is dedicated to tearing down everything to do with the old Miami Marlins, and he’s still working to rid Marlins Park of the whimsical Red Grooms sculpture, Homer, from the ballpark — and he may have some help from Miami’s mayor. (more…)
County: Sculpture Must Stay at Marlins Park
Removing the Red Grooms home-run sculpture at Marlins Park is not an option for any new Miami Marlins owners, as it’s owned by Miami-Dade County and is permanently installed at the ballpark. (more…)
Sherman, Jeter Group Land Marlins for $1.2 Billion
It looks like the competition to land the Miami Marlins is over, as a group led by venture capitalist Bruce Sherman and former Yankee great Derek Jeter has emerged as the winner after committing $1.2 billion toward the team purchase. (more…)