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Post by azbob643 on Mar 9, 2024 12:12:27 GMT -5
Seems like many care a great deal about the "extra stuff". Haven't been to YS3, but it's my understanding many of the "fans" spend much of the game in one of the several restaurants.
I always liked getting to Yankee Stadium early to eat first, then later on have a hotdog during the game.
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Post by pippsheadache on Mar 9, 2024 12:21:02 GMT -5
I haven't been to the new Yankee Stadium, but I'm having a hard time believing their are 19 better parks?
My only complaint is that they spent all that money and no retractable roof! 
I saw a model online of how Yankee Stadium would have looked with the retractable roof. In my opinion, the roof didn't take away anything from how the Stadium looks now.
I don't agree with the order of that Stadium list either. I guess it all comes down to a matter of opinion. To each their own.
I guess I think for the most part he has the better stadiums up near the top and the worst stadiums toward the bottom. I will say this guy has come up with a great way to make a living (it appears that's what he has done, anyway) by visiting and writing about baseball stadiums. I clicked on to a few of his links -- he has been to 349 major league or major league-affiliated parks, plus a lot of Independent and college parks. I think he said the most he visited in one year was 65. Some serious logistics (and I assume tax write-offs) involved in that. |
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Post by pippsheadache on Mar 9, 2024 12:28:38 GMT -5
I guess that explains all the empty seats right behind home plate at the start of games, they are still down below, at the bar & restaurant eating steak and lobster. Plenty of places in NYC to that, leave the Stadium to baseball fans. I believe those seats..."Legend" seats (?), or whatever they're called, are primarily owned by corporations to entertain clients...a nice little write off. One of my pet peeves at many of today's ballparks is the lack of courtesy…people walking up and down aisles constantly, blocking the view of those who actually want to watch the game, although Coors Field does a pretty good job keeping that at a minimum. Another is the constant blaring of music at any slight pause in the action. Petco is one of the worst I've experienced. I agree with all of that. Especially the part about blasting foundation-rocking music (or ads) at every opportunity. I realize they are catering to the many attendees with short attention spans who need constant electronic stimuli to survive. But it would be nice if the teams had a few games each year for baseball fans only. No noise other than maybe an unobtrusive low-volume organ if absolutely necessary. No phony organized "cheers" or subway races. No walk-up music. It wouldn't bother me if they went back to the really old school guy with a megaphone announcing the lineups. Of course attendance would probably drop off precipitously for those games. |
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Post by azbob643 on Mar 9, 2024 12:54:12 GMT -5
I believe those seats..."Legend" seats (?), or whatever they're called, are primarily owned by corporations to entertain clients...a nice little write off. One of my pet peeves at many of today's ballparks is the lack of courtesy…people walking up and down aisles constantly, blocking the view of those who actually want to watch the game, although Coors Field does a pretty good job keeping that at a minimum. Another is the constant blaring of music at any slight pause in the action. Petco is one of the worst I've experienced. I agree with all of that. Especially the part about blasting foundation-rocking music (or ads) at every opportunity. I realize they are catering to the many attendees with short attention spans who need constant electronic stimuli to survive. But it would be nice if the teams had a few games each year for baseball fans only. No noise other than maybe an unobtrusive low-volume organ if absolutely necessary. No phony organized "cheers" or subway races. No walk-up music. It wouldn't bother me if they went back to the really old school guy with a megaphone announcing the lineups. Of course attendance would probably drop off precipitously for those games. Although there have been changes made recently to speed the game up, baseball remains a relatively leisurely paced game…which is a large part of its beauty. MLB is obviously making a concerted effort to appeal to those with short attention spans in need of constant stimulation, but I miss the days of being able to converse with other fans during the game or between innings. That’s still doable during most Spring Training & Fall League games, but a thing of the past at many MLB ballparks. NOW GET OFF MY LAWN!!!!  |
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Post by jiminy on Mar 9, 2024 13:05:07 GMT -5
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Post by chiyankee on Mar 9, 2024 15:43:17 GMT -5
It just gets rougher for Oswald and Oswaldo after a promising start to their major league careers. At first I thought both of them were locks to make the roster this year now neither one of them might be there, at least at the start. |
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Post by inger on Mar 9, 2024 18:24:43 GMT -5
Next step: Rehab. Just as the Yankees develop a need for him, he reinjures the shoulder. Then more rest without relief. Further exams with more rest and therapy recommended before they decide to operate in December. Out for 2025. He comes back in 2026, but he’s never the same. We release him. The Orioles pick him up and he’s their starting shortstop in 2028, winning the gold glove with a .300/20/90 hitting slash… |
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Post by azbob643 on Mar 9, 2024 18:44:22 GMT -5
Next step: Rehab. Just as the Yankees develop a need for him, he reinjures the shoulder. Then more rest without relief. Further exams with more rest and therapy recommended before they decide to operate in December. Out for 2025. He comes back in 2026, but he’s never the same. We release him. The Orioles pick him up and he’s their starting shortstop in 2028, winning the gold glove with a .300/20/90 hitting slash… Never know...but he'd have to have someone break the kneecaps of Henderson & Holliday for that to happen. |
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Post by inger on Mar 9, 2024 18:53:30 GMT -5
Next step: Rehab. Just as the Yankees develop a need for him, he reinjures the shoulder. Then more rest without relief. Further exams with more rest and therapy recommended before they decide to operate in December. Out for 2025. He comes back in 2026, but he’s never the same. We release him. The Orioles pick him up and he’s their starting shortstop in 2028, winning the gold glove with a .300/20/90 hitting slash… Never know...but he'd have to have someone break the kneecaps of Henderson & Holliday for that to happen. I forgot to mention that those two collided and were disabled for life… 🤓 |
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Post by qimqam on Mar 10, 2024 9:38:01 GMT -5
New Yankee Stadium was built for corporate dbags that never enjoyed playing or watching baseball
They are there for Sushi, crab legs and Selfies ...not baseball
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Post by chiyankee on Mar 10, 2024 9:40:49 GMT -5
New Yankee Stadium was built for corporate dbags that never enjoyed playing or watching baseball They are there for Sushi, crab legs and Selfies ...not baseball It doesn't have to be that way, the Yankees choose it to be that way. |
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Post by azbob643 on Mar 10, 2024 9:42:05 GMT -5
New Yankee Stadium was built for corporate dbags that never enjoyed playing or watching baseball They are there for Sushi, crab legs and Selfies ...not baseball It doesn't have to be that way, the Yankees choose it to be that way. $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ |
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Post by jiminy on Mar 10, 2024 9:48:17 GMT -5
Yankeesource: I applaud the Yankees for moving Stanton to the 6th spot. Less pressure for him to be a primary run producer and this is another reason why the Yankees need Soto in 2025 and beyond. They need that co-star bat in the lineup with Judge moving forward.
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Post by jiminy on Mar 10, 2024 10:09:35 GMT -5
New York Daily News | Peter Sblendorio: The Yankees have a number of high-profile veterans, which means they also have quite a few players nearing milestones every year. Among them are Aaron Judge and Juan Soto, who could reach 300 and 200 career home runs, respectively, with big power seasons. Gerrit Cole could also become the 266th pitcher to reach 150 wins with just five victories in 2024, and Giancarlo Stanton can break into the top 50 in career homers with 30 dingers.
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Post by jiminy on Mar 10, 2024 10:23:22 GMT -5
Greg Joyce: Clarke Schmidt has been picking Marcus Stroman’s brain this spring as the only other Yankees starter with a sinker.
Turns out Schmidt has also developed a new split-changeup, copying Kevin Gausman’s grip, and liked the results last Monday
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