The Miami Marlins have become the poster child for bad public relations in professional sports.Owner Jeff Loria has basically swindled money from taxpayers to help buy for a new stadium, compiled a formidable roster full of big name free agents, and then imploded the aforementioned roster in less than two years. Now, here comes another example of bad relations with its fans.According to a report from the Miami New Times, the team has threatened to file a lawsuit against season-ticket holders, who complained the view from their seats was obstructed by a billboard advertisement.Season ticket holders Bill and Jan Leon said they paid over $25,000 for two seats along the third-base line for the inaugural season at Marlins Park last year. Things were all fine and dandy (except for the Marlins' performance on the field) until Miami put up a billboard during midseason that the Leons allege blocked part of their view and put the couple at a greater risk for being struck by a foul ball.Th...
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