A party for Marlins season ticket holders turned into a Festivus celebration:

Among the highlights of Samson's time on stage:

• Boca Raton attorney Larry Corman drew cheers when he accused the Marlins of fielding ''a minor-league team at major-league prices'' and said ''every season-ticket holder would love his money back.'' Samson said, ``we were [considered] the most disappointing team in all of baseball [in 2005]. It's not like we traded the '27 Yankees.''
(Off stage, Samson said the team has received fewer than 100 refund requests, which the Marlins won't grant.)

• When one fan said he doesn't see how the Marlins are committed to staying if they're visiting other cities, Samson said, ``Five of the last seven stadium deals were done in cities where the team started to relocate and then didn't. . . . The first thing I said to the mayor of San Antonio is you are not our first choice.''

• Samson again ruled out building a stadium without a retractable roof to save money.

• Samson received light applause when introduced but was booed when -- in trying to explain how the fan support has risen under Loria -- he said he didn't see people wearing Marlins gear in 2002.

• When one suggested the Marlins sell the team to Venezuelan media mogul Gustavo Cisneros, Samson said, ``I'm sorry. Do you work for [Miami city manager Joe] Arriola?''

Dontrelle Willis was on hand to perform feats of strength, but as far as I know, no one pinned Samson. If you read the whole thing, you'll find it was a pretty poor performance by the team president.