It's been nearly seven years since David Samson last stepped foot inside loanDepot park (or attended any MLB game, for that matter). In this exclusive interview, the former Miami Marlins president breaks down the direction that the franchise has taken without him and explains why he's finally returning to Miami for a visit.

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