Last winter, the Marlins organization changed its name from "Florida" to "Miami," built a new stadium, and signed a bunch a new free agents with big contracts. The fans and organization both hoped to be in World Series contention for years to come.
What a difference 12 months makes.
A year later the Marlins have traded away all it's big name players, and a huge amount of salary. ESPN's Buster Olney said that this was something Major League Baseball feared after the Marlins 69 win season a year ago.
Why fear? Well, there seems to be no intention from ownership to use the now free salary space to make the Marlins competitive. And after 80% of the funds for the new stadium was used from tax payers money, what is the organization giving back to the fans?
The MLB fears that this upcoming year for Miami may bring in some of the lowest revenue of any team in any season prior. What motive do the fans have to go out and pay to watch the Marlins this year? Love of the game? We'll see, but one thing is certain, the Marlins don't appear to de done dealing away top players either.
Several tweets from current players who have managed not be traded have voiced their displeasure with what the organization is doing as well.
Hey Miami, I'll come play for you. Just pay for my college tuition and I'll be there....I'm sure you have enough money stores somewhere for that.
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