February 16, 2006
OK to fish for Marlins?
Joining the usual suspects in the Florida Marlins relocation chase, we now have an official dark horse. It's... go on and guess. C'mon. Pretend you didn't read the headline already. You'll never guess.
Oh, okay - it's Oklahoma City, where Lt. Gov. Mary Fallin says she's been in contact with Marlins execs, and "it's all very preliminary, but I have received some good feedback." Fallin added: "The Marlins have asked for some more detailed information, and we are working to put that together for them." Presumably that packet won't lead with "We're bigger than Albuquerque!"
As for how all this footsie with other cities is playing back in South Florida, some local pols are now considering a referendum to raise sales taxes by 0.5% to raise $160 million or so in additional public money for a Marlins stadium. Given the poll numbers for public stadium funding, they might have better luck trying a different fundraising tactic.
I thought Oklahama City was working on getting a MLS team and stadium.
Posted by Bertell Ollman on February 17, 2006 01:23 PM
I think OKC is more likely to get a NBA than a MLS team. Tulsa,OK is working on a MLS stadium.
Posted by JayJay on February 17, 2006 06:18 PM
If OKC somehow actually winds up with the Marlins, when games end, will the P.A. system echo Frank Sinatra's "Theme From 'New York, New York'" at Yankee Stadium by playing "You're The Reason God Made Oklahoma"?
Posted by Vincent on February 19, 2006 11:19 AM