Marlins turn down $200G check from Marlins Man for season tickets

Marlins Man is no more in Miami.

For the first time since 1993, the orange-clad diehard fan of the now floundering baseball team will not have season tickets to Marlins games, after the team rejected his $200,000 check, according to local radio host Andy Slater.

Marlins Man — real name Laurence Leavy — sent the check to the Marlins in late December along with a letter addressed to Derek Jeter, the franchise's CEO and part owner who helped sell off a boatload of talent this offseason in an attempt to cut payroll. Slater reports that Leavy was willing to agree to a three-year deal for four seats behind home plate, where his bright orange jersey, hat and humble attitude have become staples in recent seasons.

The Marlins turned down the $200G before sending two counter-offers. Leavy and the Marlins could not come to an agreement.

"I've received more of a discount for other teams with a multi-year deal, including the Yankees, and I never have to pay years in advance," Leavy told SlaterScoops.com. "This very reasonable offer was made in good faith and had nothing to do with Jeter getting in my Marlins car, throwing out the first pitch, or any other falsely reported nonsense."

Marlins Man won't be returning behind home plate at Marlins Park this season. (MIAMI HERALD/TNS VIA GETTY IMAGES)

Leavy, 61, says he "almost" sent Jeter and the Marlins a $600,000 check for 10 years of season tickets. Jeter has reportedly been searching for more cash from investors after his ownership group purchased the team for $1.2 billion in the fall.

"I'm disappointed they didn't take almost a quarter-million dollars for empty seats," Leavy said.

Leavy blasted Jeter at a town hall meeting in December, asking why fans should be willing to pay money to see a "Triple-A team." Jeter traded off virtually all of the Marlins' best players this offseason, including outfielders Christian Yelich, Marcell Ozuna, Giancarlo Stanton, and second baseman Dee Gordon.

"I wish the Marlins much success," said Leavy. "I look forward to becoming a Diamond Club member again when they have a winning product, if that happens in my lifetime."

- ny news