MIAMI -- It's bidding time at Marlins Park next Thursday, July 26, as the Marlins will host the 13th annual FOX Sports Florida Fantasy Auction, powered by South Florida Ford. The bidding, which begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends 15 minutes after the conclusion of the Marlins game, can be done at Marlins.com/Fantasy or through the MLB Ballpark App. Fans must register for the Fantasy Auction at Marlins.com/Fantasy, and preregistration is now open.
Fans looking to get a head start can purchase a Fantasy Auction bundle, which this year includes exclusive access to the pregame party at The 5th Base, presented by Corona Light. In addition, the bundle contains two tickets to the July 26 game between the Marlins and Nationals, an authenticated autographed baseball, a 47 Brand Marlins adjustable cap, a Marlins arm sleeve, powered by South Florida Ford, and a MLB Network Tote Bag.
A finalized list of the 2018 Fantasy Auction packages will be available online in the coming days. A few highlights of the list can be found below:
ROAD TRIP WITH THE MARLINS:
Fans can enjoy a trip to Boston as the Marlins visit the Red Sox. The package includes:
• Roundtrip airfare and a four-night hotel stay for two
• Two tickets to both Marlins at Red Sox games (August 28-29)
• VIP Tour of Fenway Park and a personalized message on the New Balance Message Board
• Two tickets for a Duck Tour of Boston
• Lunch with FOX Sports Florida Reporter Jessica Blaylock on Wednesday at Ristorante Lucia
• Mike Lowell autographed baseball
25TH ANNIVERSARY:
Those who loved the 25th Anniversary Weekend will love this bundle, which features memorabilia autographed by some of the greatest Marlins in franchise history. The package includes:
• Authentic 25th Anniversary jersey and baseball autographed by 23 former Marlins
• Authentic 25th Anniversary Charlie Hough autographed jersey
• Authentic 25th Anniversary Luis Castillo autographed jersey
• Authentic 25th Anniversary Édgar Rentería autographed baseball
• Meet and greet with Alex González at a 2018 Marlins home game
• Additional autographed items by Jack McKeon, Jeff Conine, Jim Leyland and Miguel Cabrera
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PUNTA CANA GETAWAY
The bundle features an all-inclusive trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic on August 19-26, 2018. The package includes:
• All-inclusive package at Hotel Barceló Bavaro Beach for two adults
• Eight days and seven nights in a double occupancy superior room
• Roundtrip airfare for two on LATAM Airlines
• Autographed Starlin Castro baseball
• Autographed José Ureña baseball
• Autographed Jarlin García photograph
• Autographed Johnny Ventura CD
• Two Clubhouse Box tickets for Dominican Heritage Night at Marlins Park on August 11
For more information on the 2018 Fantasy Auction, please visit Marlins.com/Fantasy.