The construction of the Miami Marlin Ballpark is almost 100% complete. David Samson, the president of the Miami Marlins is extremely pleased that project will be completed on time and has not gone over budget. The new ballpark plans to open on April 4, and members of the media have already been given tours of the new ballpark to view the progress that has been made.
Even though the project appears to be a success, there have been some bumps in the road. The City of Miami is responsible for paying the property taxes on the garage of the new ballpark. More recently, the Marlins have been issued subpoenas for the financial records of the $650 million project by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
While David Samson has refused to issue comments on the Securities and Exchange Commission investigation, he has remained positive about the project. In addition to creating an attractive new home for the Marlins, the project has provided much needed jobs to individuals living in Miami and the surrounding areas. It is hoped that the popularity of the ballpark will continue to help Miami meet its local employment goals.
Already the ballpark is setting, and breaking, new ticket sales records. All of the ballparks Championship Suites, Diamond Club seats, and MVP Suites are already sold out. Other sections of the stadium have also sold out, and less than two dozen seats remain behind the first base and third base areas. In order to accommodate the growing demand for tickets, the Marlins have been forced to add additional phone lines and hire more staff to answer phones.
With additional hours available for employees, and several sold out sections, the new Marlin ballpark appears to be a complete success even though it is four months before opening day.