David Samson
David Samson
bigger community fans far hard lost matters order people shows
This is important because it shows it's not just about baseball. We've always said that the community is what matters the most. In order to have fans, you have to have a community. For people who lost their homes, it's hard for them to be fans if they have no place to live. This is a far bigger priority.
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.
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.
choice deal florida
We told them that Florida is our first choice, but we have no deal yet.
anywhere attending baseball believe build building drive far north people perfect seen site south spot sticks teach tradition west
I haven't seen a spot that really sticks out anywhere in South Florida. There is no perfect site. If you are too far south, the people north are unhappy. If you're too far east, the people out west are unhappy. So, I believe now the new perfect site is anywhere, and we'll teach people how to drive to the stadium. We'll build a tradition in this building for 30-40 years, and people will be more comfortable attending baseball games.
involved progress
They've made more progress because they've been more involved on a day-to-day basis.
ask attract baseball businesses corporate deciding decisions government help
Governments do make decisions when they attract businesses to the community. Baseball is not the only industry, by any stretch, to ask for government help when deciding where to have its corporate headquarters.
focus front names
For now, we must focus on the names on the front of the jersey. Not the name on the back.
early grow sure sustain viable view
The early view we have is that it's viable right now. We need to see how revenues are going to grow and make sure it can sustain itself.
asked fiscal insanity time today willing
The fiscal insanity that Jeffrey was willing to be a part of for all these years is over. We've been asked time and time again, when does it end? And today is that day.