Other Sports New Yankee Stadium possibly a disaster? - Page 7

**alnorth** · 04-20-2009, 08:14 PM

http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog...e=olney_buster

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4080195

http://www.accuweather.com/news-weat....asp?#extremes

Interesting articles on ESPN and other sites. Its early, but we may have an explanation for those high-scoring games in New York. Apparently the configuration of the seating may have inadvertantly created some sort of wind tunnel effect blowing to right field. Rival team scouts have sent the word out around baseball that Yankee Stadium now plays more like Coors Field.

That may be exciting for fans, but the Yankees may have screwed themselves with their $1.5 Billion-dollar ballpark. If you want to compete, you do NOT want a hitter's paradise. Good pitchers are rarer and harder to sign as free agents than hitters. You can find a lot of servicable hitters and a few superstar bats every year, but only the best teams have good pitching. If the new stadium plays short, the Yankees could have problems getting free agent pitchers to wear pinstripes. There are plenty of wealthy teams that play in good pitchers parks.

**The Bad Guy** · 05-23-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

A Rod just drilled another Homer out.

7 out of 10 hits have been Homers.

That's a flyball out in just about every other stadium in the league.

MIAdragon · 05-23-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

That's a flyball out in every other stadium in the league.

FYP

**Dylan** · 05-23-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by whoman69

The fix on the ball park should be fairly simple, but not very asthetically pleasing. Its idiotic to think their engineers couldn't have discovered this before. The thing that will never get fixed is the fact that the average fan is now priced out of ever going to the new stadium.

There's always going to be certain seats that occupy certain spots around a stadium when the price is jacked up high. Unfortunetely, that applies to popular sports across the nation. But, then teams need to provide a reasonable rate to an ongoing committed fanbase.

At Yankee Stadium, there are plenty of seats available in the $14-$25-$30 price range. I'm sure you would know more if that thinking isn't applied elsewhere. Otherwise, filling those seats would be a problem -- In addition, it would affect businesses that occupy space in and around the stadium.

The total seating capacity at Yankee Stadium: 56,000
Total elite seats: 4,000

Retractable roof:

**Dylan** · 05-23-2009, 05:50 PM

"In becoming the first Major League player to break the color barrier, Jackie will forever be an inspiration with his grace, dignity and perseverance. His story and the stories of those who never had the same opportunity must never be forgotten." -- New York Yankees

Jackie Robinson, plaque dedicated April 17, 2007. In honor of Robinson's unique place as the first African-American player of the modern era, his number 42 was retired throughout baseball on April 15, 1997, the 50th anniversary of his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Players active at the time of the number's retirement in 1997 were granted a special exemption (grandfather clause) permitting them to continue wearing the number for the remainder of their careers; the last such player still active is Yankee relief pitcher Mariano Rivera. The number will be ceremonially retired by the Yankees after Rivera retires.

The hallways are lined with classic and current photos.

**Dylan** · 05-23-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Pioli Zombie

I love it. **** NYC. **** the Yankees. **** them. **** them up Aaron Boones ass. **** them in Bucky Dents mouth. **** them.in a mens prison with a red ball taped in their mouth
2000! 2000! 2000!
With that payroll pathetic.
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Be careful you don't burst a vein in your head. Honestly, it's not worth it.

This was amazing...

Yogi Berra

Delano · 05-23-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan

At one time, I followed baseball closely. Nascar replaced baseball. I have a interest -- but ... I'll go to a couple of games a year -- Football is #1 followed by Nascar.

The reason for this is that people visit New York -- Yankee Stadium is home to some of the most memorable moments in baseball history -- And the new stadium has mirrored the history.

It's such a great place to visit -- it's like a baseball museum. I took my little nephew and two of his friends to a game. They're reaction to the whole experience was priceless.

Every time NASCAR steals a fan from MLB, God kills a cute, little, Bosnian kid.

Delano · 05-23-2009, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan

Be careful you don't burst a vein in your head. Honestly, it's not worth it.

Don't mind him. He's got to be one of the most bitter folks on here.

I hate the Yankees too, but I'd never say it.. ooh

.

**Dylan** · 05-23-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Delano

Every time NASCAR steals a fan from MLB, God kills a cute, little, Bosnian kid.

LOL... Delano, stop by smittybar's ASSCAR thread... Cup drivers will be racing in National (series below Cup) tonight, in addition to the Cup race tomorrow.

Kansas City boy and Cup driver, Carl Edwards won the pole. He's a good racer. Unfortunetely, this is a pretty dangerous track --it's not uncommon to see cars lift off like a rocket and go airborne -- Living life to the fullest...

see ya later!

JD10367 · 05-23-2009, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Delano

Every time NASCAR steals a fan from MLB, God kills a cute, little, Bosnian kid.

I know I'm new here, but that sounds unbelievable.

I don't think there ARE cute little Bosnian kids.

04-20-2009, 08:14 PM
alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57156239	New Yankee Stadium possibly a disaster? http://insider.espn.go.com/espn/blog...e=olney_buster http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4080195 http://www.accuweather.com/news-weat....asp?#extremes Interesting articles on ESPN and other sites. Its early, but we may have an explanation for those high-scoring games in New York. Apparently the configuration of the seating may have inadvertantly created some sort of wind tunnel effect blowing to right field. Rival team scouts have sent the word out around baseball that Yankee Stadium now plays more like Coors Field. That may be exciting for fans, but the Yankees may have screwed themselves with their $1.5 Billion-dollar ballpark. If you want to compete, you do NOT want a hitter's paradise. Good pitchers are rarer and harder to sign as free agents than hitters. You can find a lot of servicable hitters and a few superstar bats every year, but only the best teams have good pitching. If the new stadium plays short, the Yankees could have problems getting free agent pitchers to wear pinstripes. There are plenty of wealthy teams that play in good pitchers parks.
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Dylan The Lede Join Date: Aug 2007 Casino cash: $10016591	"In becoming the first Major League player to break the color barrier, Jackie will forever be an inspiration with his grace, dignity and perseverance. His story and the stories of those who never had the same opportunity must never be forgotten." -- New York Yankees Jackie Robinson, plaque dedicated April 17, 2007. In honor of Robinson's unique place as the first African-American player of the modern era, his number 42 was retired throughout baseball on April 15, 1997, the 50th anniversary of his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Players active at the time of the number's retirement in 1997 were granted a special exemption (grandfather clause) permitting them to continue wearing the number for the remainder of their careers; the last such player still active is Yankee relief pitcher Mariano Rivera. The number will be ceremonially retired by the Yankees after Rivera retires. The hallways are lined with classic and current photos. __________________ Last edited by Dylan; 05-23-2009 at 07:07 PM..
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