Shea's final hurrah inspires Samson

After storied ending, Marlins president reflects on new beginnings Citi Field, the home of the Mets beginning in 2009, was built right behind Shea Stadium. (Getty Images) MLB Headlines This is part of an MLB.com/floridamarlins.com exclusive series with Marlins president David Samson chronicling the progress and developments of the new retractable-roof stadium that is scheduled to open in 2011. As part of the series, which will run twice monthly, fans are encouraged to e-mail David at D.Samson@flamarlins.com. MIAMI -- All the fanfare and festivities that went with the closing of Shea Stadium in New York recently struck home in many ways for Marlins president David Samson. For the Mets, the curtain coming down on Shea brought a conclusion to 45 years in the ballpark. It also signified a new beginning, because beginning in 2009... [read full story]