The Derek Jeter era is off to a good start. His first order of business, before even having been installed as the owner of the team, was one all Miami Marlins fans can greatly appreciate. On Thursday, news broke that David Samson was out.
Whether Samson was a victim of his own undoing, or a scapegoat in one of the most volatile ownership in memory is a matter of opinion. He was the most visible executive for an ownership group that was despised by its fans. It’s no surprise everyone wanted him out.
First reported by Dan Le Betard, and confirmed by the Miami Herald, the new ownership group has informed MLB they will not retain Samson.