October 22, 2003
Miami mayor pushes stadium
Miami Mayor Manny Diaz, who is hoping to build a new retractable-roofed stadium for the Florida Marlins (not to be confused with Miami-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas, who isn't), says he hopes to meet with Penalas and Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria after the World Series to try to cut a deal for a new facility. Asked why he backed a stadium, Diaz told Knight-Ridder: "I've never been a believer a stadium is the driving force to enhance a neighborhood," then added, "I love baseball, and Miami should have Major League Baseball. It's economically good for the area." Glad we got that cleared up.
Posted by Neil deMause
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