The other night, the Florida Marlins held a presentation at their new ballpark, recognizing their new uniforms and the start of a "new" franchise. This new stadium, as of now, is called The New Marlins Ballpark. At the Marlins's little presentation they boasted of how cool their stadium is and how much better they will do, attendance wise and performance wise. Next, they showcased their pitiful new uniforms. These uniforms look like something in the Little League World Series or World Baseball Classic. The old uniforms were okay but not the greatest. These are absolutely atrocious. The writing is just enlarged print, nothing special at all. The Marlins also changed their name to symbolize a new beginning. Okay, because there is a big difference between Florida and Miami? Not really. And don't even get me started on the new perspective of the Marlins. Did you notice that just prior to their unveiling Florida, no excuse me Miami, publicized the possibility of signing big name free agents Albert Pujols and Jose Reyes. People should overlook these signings, as by ancient Marlin lore, (ancient being just under twenty years) within five years a whole new team will be out on the field. There is nothing new about the Marlins. They will never be able to support their payroll. The Marlins will forever have big name players come and go. 3 of the most iconic Marlins, Dontrelle Willis, Miguel Cabrera, and Dan Uggla, all were let go. Next it could be Hanley and Johnson, or in a couple years Coghlan and Morrison. Friday night, did little but put a tarp over Miami's problems. What happens when the wind blows the tarp off?
*Did you recognize the recurring theme of the word, new?
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