May 23, 2005

MLB honchos: How long, o lord?

MLB mouthpiece Hal Bodley of USA Today is back at it again, providing a soapbox for commissioner Bud Selig and his right-hand man Bob DuPuy to sound off on the failure of the state of Florida to pump enough money into a Marlins stadium. From Bodley's Thursday column:

DuPuy on whether the Marlins could be "the next Expos": "I don't think so. But it's very bothersome for the commissioner that three ownership groups have tried unsuccessfully to get what is absolutely necessary ó a new stadium for the Marlins."

DuPuy on his June 9 stadium deadline letter: "It wasn't an ultimatum. What was I supposed to do, say I'd like a report sometime when you get around to it? You have to put in a date. I gave them a month, asking where are you and where are you going?"

Selig on Miami: "This is clearly a major league market. It certainly has the demographics, and we want to be there. Without question, this team needs a new stadium. They've tried desperately to get one, and it's frustrating."