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Not the best choice of words for sure, especially for a politician.

The magazine is profiling the ballpark deal that is being compared to “rape.” The comparison was made by Miami’s Mayor.

The nine-page article titled, “Art of the Deal Gone Wrong,” profiles Marlins owner Jeffrey Loria’s public relations disaster that just won’t go away. He’s slammed by everyone including auto tycoon Norman Braman who calls him a “jock-sniffer,” while Miami’s Mayor took it a step further.

Tomas Regalado, who hadn’t seen the article until CBS4 showed it to him, is quoted throughout including a line where he says “Miami has a history of bad deals, but I would rate this Number 1. The residents of Miami were raped. Completely.”

When asked about the quote, Regalado stood by it.

“I think it’s the truth. I think it was a very bad deal,” he said.

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One ticket to the home opener against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, April 8, at 7:10 p.m.

A $10 merchandise voucher

As part of the Marlins' Opening Night promotion, one voucher for a complimentary Marlins home game during April or May, valid for seats up to $75 in value

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