MIAMI (CBSMiami) – With Spring Training just days away, there could be some big news surrounding the Miami Marlins.
Forbes is reporting that a handshake deal is in place that would see the Marlins sold for a whopping $1.6 billion (that’s billion with a ‘B’), according to team president David Samson.
Current owner Jeffrey Loria, who is one of the least popular sports figures in South Florida history, bought the team in 2002 for $158 million.
Since then he has added a new ballpark that cost taxpayers $639 million. The Marlins have yet to enjoy a winning season since moving into Marlins Park, which certainly has played a role in keeping attendance numbers low.