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The Marlins launch the new name and logo on Friday 11/11/11...at their brand new stadium. Stadium is on the site of the old OB...which some are concerned about (considering the neighborhood). But Loria has a VERY clear vision for what he wants....and this location ties into that. They are 'getting back the 305', so are much more concerned about the Miami-area fanbase (and tourists) than the Broward and Palm Beach people...everything they are doing points to that.
Marks - the new logo and colorways are extremely Miami-esque. In fact, MLB would likely never approve the look for any other city. Look for a lot of jersey and headwear color options.
Stadium - it's built with a visual priority, with other concerns taking a back seat (team store size, storage space, etc). It will be very unique. Some details:
- aquariums built into the wall behind home plate, visible at every pitch.
- 85% of the seats are behind home plate and down the baselines....with a focus on no poor views and most looking out at the city.
- a 60-feet high 'window' will be behind left field. The window can be open or shut, but will be clear when shut. It slides across a huge patio where fans can hang during the game. The view is fantastic of downtown Miami, and will really be something at night.
- a giant dolphin-themed home run mechanism will be visible at all times in CF...and will do something at every home run.
- it will be a pitchers park. Alleys are deep, and the wind should be coming in from downtown and left pretty consistently.
Here's a pic from behind home plate looking out to left...you can barely make out the city skyline in background (phone camera):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67185231@N08/6153009350/
We'll see if Loria's vision turns this into an improved MLB market. IMO he's doing what has to be done....go after the city of Miami and its incredible tourism $$. As it stands now, 60% of the Marlins fanbase is in Broward and PB....thats not working clearly.
And the Ozzie Guillen and Pujols rumors are certainly still strong in the area...I wouldn't put anything past Loria at this point....we'll see!
Marks - the new logo and colorways are extremely Miami-esque. In fact, MLB would likely never approve the look for any other city. Look for a lot of jersey and headwear color options.
Stadium - it's built with a visual priority, with other concerns taking a back seat (team store size, storage space, etc). It will be very unique. Some details:
- aquariums built into the wall behind home plate, visible at every pitch.
- 85% of the seats are behind home plate and down the baselines....with a focus on no poor views and most looking out at the city.
- a 60-feet high 'window' will be behind left field. The window can be open or shut, but will be clear when shut. It slides across a huge patio where fans can hang during the game. The view is fantastic of downtown Miami, and will really be something at night.
- a giant dolphin-themed home run mechanism will be visible at all times in CF...and will do something at every home run.
- it will be a pitchers park. Alleys are deep, and the wind should be coming in from downtown and left pretty consistently.
Here's a pic from behind home plate looking out to left...you can barely make out the city skyline in background (phone camera):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/67185231@N08/6153009350/
We'll see if Loria's vision turns this into an improved MLB market. IMO he's doing what has to be done....go after the city of Miami and its incredible tourism $$. As it stands now, 60% of the Marlins fanbase is in Broward and PB....thats not working clearly.
And the Ozzie Guillen and Pujols rumors are certainly still strong in the area...I wouldn't put anything past Loria at this point....we'll see!