I was there Sat too. My daughter and I went. We sat at the home dugout first row. It was great. I am actually a Rays fan. This photo wasn't cropped. This was the shot. I don't like the foot so close to the edge either. This was the Marlins game.
You are right about the 8". But I had my 70-200 2.8. As they checked my bag they said no professional cameras. I said there is no such thing as a professional camera only a professional photographer, and I am not a professional photographer. She got frustrated and said go ahead.