Via Joe Frisaro of MLB.com, the Marlins have released a statement regarding the federal investigation into the financing of their new ballpark in Little Havana:
“Yes, we are aware of the investigation that the SEC is conducting on the issuance of the county’s and city’s stadium and parking bonds. Of course we will fully cooperate with the SEC’s investigation as needed and assist in whatever way possible. Because this is an on-going matter, it is not appropriate to comment further.”
Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post was told by a Marlins official this morning that the investigation “will have no affect whatsoever on our roster plans,” but one wonders if high-profile free agents like Jose Reyes, Mark Buehrle, C.J. Wilson and Aramis Ramirez may at least think twice about signing there, especially since the Marlins are reluctant to give no-trade clauses.
