Loria arrives at Spring Training

 
Jeffrey Loria arrived at Spring Training on Saturday morning, and his outlook for the future of the franchise has never been brighter. With a new stadium in the offing, the Marlins owner believes the team will be more financially competitive moving forward. [link]

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