The mayor of Miami-Dade County believes the multi-million dollar signing deals by the Miami Marlins prove the team is in good financial shape -- and probably was three years ago when the owners said they couldn't contribute more to the new stadium's financing.

Over the last week, the Marlins have gone on a signing spree, agreeing to contracts with shortstop Jose Reyes for $106 million and pitcher Heath Bell for $27 million. The Marlins are reportedly trying to sign first baseman Albert Pujols to a contract topping $200 million.

"Hopefully, they know what a great deal they got and now that they'll be getting all this new revenue, they're spending it to give us a decent ballclub," said Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez on Tuesday.

"But, it also tells me the Marlins were in good financial shape before they got the stadium," Gimenez added.

The new baseball stadium cost $634 million, including parking garages paid for by the city of Miami.

The Marlins put up about 20 percent of the stadium cost after saying they couldn't afford to pay more. Financial documents later showed the team is among the most profitable in Major League Baseball.

"It's outrageous," said Miami businessman Norman Braman, who sued the Marlins and Miami-Dade to get a referendum on the stadium.

"And, now they're making all these deals for players," he added.

Braman said he doesn't feel vindicated that the Securities and Exchange Commission is looking into the Marlins stadium deal for possible irregularities, but said he's not unhappy about it either.

Click here to read Will Manso's thoughts on the Marlins' spending.