Baltimore Eulogizes Lauderdale "Dump"

Categories: Business, Sports
ftlaud stadium.jpg
Photo: Brule Laker
Let's be good sports and thank the Orioles for their 13 years of playing Grapefruit League baseball in Fort Lauderdale Stadium -- a "dump," as the team's Baltimore-based beat writer so eloquently put it. Hey, if the guy lives in Baltimore, who are we to question his definition of dump?

But all the same, I'm going to miss those Orioles jerseys that were the first signs of spring. As are local merchants, I'm sure.

Then again, maybe the Orioles' spring presence confused the allegiance of South Florida baseball fans. Indeed, as the team made a slow-motion exit from our region, Florida Marlins attendance has sky-rocketed, from 30th last year all the way to 29th in 2009. Coincidence? Like hell it is.

My Voice Nation Help
0 comments
Sort: Newest | Oldest

Now Trending

From the Vault

 

General

Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places Broward / Palm Beach

    Voice Places

    Find everything you're looking for in your city

  • Happy Hour App

    Happy Hour App

    Find the best happy hour deals in your city

  • Daily Deals

    Daily Deals

    Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city