[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by dabigyankeeman

I think the Marlins are using this to try to build up a fanbase, and i bet they hope that he will use the opt-out clause in 6 years and go to a team like the Dodgers or Yankees. The Marlins should have a very exciting young team, and perhaps this will finally get them a fanbase if they can keep everyone for the next 5 or 6 years.

Loria doesn't seem interested in building a base. He seems focused on making money - even if it comes from revenue sharing only.