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David Samson: At least the Marlins aren’t the Pirates!

David Samson

Miami Marlins president David Samson gestures as he speaks to members of the media, Monday, Feb. 13, 2012 in Miami. The Marlins finished last in the NL East in 2011 and haven’t reached the playoffs since 2003. But this year they’re expected to contend for a postseason berth. With spring training a week away, manager Ozzie Guillen also spoke Monday about the Marlins’ off season makeover, which included a name change and spending spree as the franchise moves into a new ballpark. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

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That’s a paraphrase. But here is what the Miami Marlins president said when he was on 790 The Ticket in Miami yesterday and was asked about whether the Marlins have betrayed their fans:

What do you say to the people who feel betrayed?

“I think people should feel betrayed by the fact we were losing so much, I would think they wouldn’t want us to stand pat and keep losing. We don’t want to be one of those teams that for 20 years doesn’t win 81 games or doesn’t make the playoffs ...


Well then.