Florida governor: Attending Marlins games is 'social distancing anyways'

Even during the coronavirus pandemic, Miami Marlins attendance can be the butt of a joke.

"As much as I hate to say it, (the Marlins) are not selling out ... It's kind of social distancing anyways because the stadium is usually only about a quarter full," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday on Sean Hannity's radio show while was discussing how Americans "need baseball back."

Florida has implemented some of the most relaxed social distancing guidelines of any state since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. DeSantis has also deemed WWE and NASCAR as essential businesses, paving the way for both organizations to host events in the state.

MLB officials discussed Florida as a potential hub for the 2020 season early in their work to formulate a plan for the campaign, thanks in part to the state's myriad spring facilities. Since then, Arizona and Texas have also been considered.