New Yankee Stadium construction

[Astros]

A friend of mine who was in New York this past weekend took this shot last Friday. This appears to show the outer facade of the Great Hall being constructed near the home plate area.

[Yankeefan90]

A friend of mine who was in New York this past weekend took this shot last Friday. This appears to show the outer facade of the Great Hall being constructed near the home plate area.

WOW, that great hallis going to be huge. I was there a few weeks ago and they've done alot of work on the facade since I went. I wonder when they'll start to put the upper deck in.

[nymdan]

WOW, that great hallis going to be huge. I was there a few weeks ago and they've done alot of work on the facade since I went. I wonder when they'll start to put the upper deck in.

They started on the facade?

[Yankeefan90]

They started on the facade?

Not the (frieze) facade that they'll be lining the upper deck with, the buildings facade, the outer shell of the stadium.

[nymdan]

Not the (frieze) facade that they'll be lining the upper deck with, the buildings facade, the outer shell of the stadium.

The facade?


Or the steel that the facade will be attached to, as seen in Astros' picture a few posts up?

[jimmyjimjimz]

A friend of mine who was in New York this past weekend took this shot last Friday. This appears to show the outer facade of the Great Hall being constructed near the home plate area.

Isn't the Great Hall supposed to go around the whole stadium?

[Astros]

Isn't the Great Hall supposed to go around the whole stadium?

It looks that way except for the outfield areas. This is just the beginning of installing the structure for it.

[Yankeefan90]

The facade?


Or the steel that the facade will be attached to, as seen in Astros' picture a few posts up?

That's what I meant, the steel that supports the facade.

[jp_nys]

Isn't the Great Hall supposed to go around the whole stadium?


Actually, the great hall is only from home plate down the right field line.

[nymTom]

regardless of what people think or say,, i think the new Yankee stadium is gonna be alot nicer then people think.. Im not a Yankee fan but been to the old stadium plenty of times. I look forward to going to the new one as well. Sorry history buffs!!! Out with the old and in with the new. I like new things and change can be good!!

[nymdan]

Actually, the great hall is only from home plate down the right field line.

Oh, wow. Wouldn't have noticed that, but now looking at the rendering it's clear.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Actually, the great hall is only from home plate down the right field line.

Then what's that other area that looks like it might be the great hall down the left field line?

[nymdan]

Then what's that other area that looks like it might be the great hall down the left field line?

It's just the facade. Look at the distance between the facade and that grey inner wall (for lack of something better to call it) on the first base side, and now compare that to the distance of those same things down the third base side.

Here's a cross-section of the third base side, with no great hall:

[jimmyjimjimz]

It's just the facade. Look at the distance between the facade and that grey inner wall (for lack of something better to call it) on the first base side, and now compare that to the distance of those same things down the third base side.

Here's a cross-section of the third base side, with no great hall:


ok, now I get it

[jimmyjimjimz]

(sorry about the double post, I just had something to add that doesn't have anything to do with my last post)

What are they gonna do about Monument Park? Are they gonna take what's in Monument Park now and move it accross the street, or are they gonna get brand new monuments and keep the old monuments where they are? They actually WILL have time to move the monuments from the current stadium accross the street, because they can obviously use the off-season. I honestly think they should just keep the original 3 where they are.

[Yankeefan90]

(sorry about the double post, I just had something to add that doesn't have anything to do with my last post)

What are they gonna do about Monument Park? Are they gonna take what's in Monument Park now and move it accross the street, or are they gonna get brand new monuments and keep the old monuments where they are? They actually WILL have time to move the monuments from the current stadium accross the street, because they can obviously use the off-season. I honestly think they should just keep the original 3 where they are.

They're gonna bring all the Monuments over from the current park. But Monument Park will have a different set-up in the new one according to the renderings.

[Yankeefan90]

Does anybody think that when the season is over the Yankees will start to put pics up of the construction. I hope so, cause the last time we saw any picture progress on the website was in May, that's a long time ago.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Does anybody think that when the season is over the Yankees will start to put pics up of the construction. I hope so, cause the last time we saw any picture progress on the website was in May, that's a long time ago.

I hope so too. Hopefully they'll put something in the yearbook next year. They gotta post pics somewhere. I can't wait to see the it all done.

[Yankeefan90]

I hope so too. Hopefully they'll put something in the yearbook next year. They gotta post pics somewhere. I can't wait to see the it all done.

I'd like to see the progress and I can't wait to see the finished product.

[nymdan]

The Yankees have been almost strangely secretive about this stadium. I guess because they know how much of a touchy subject it is to replace the current Yankee Stadium.

[Yankeefan90]

The Yankees have been almost strangely secretive about this stadium. I guess because they know how much of a touchy subject it is to replace the current Yankee Stadium.

I was thinking the same thing actually. They'll update the pics every 5 months or so for those that are excited, but are not going to push the stadium in the face of the fans that don't really want a new one. It's sad really cause the fact is the Yanks are getting a new Stadium and the more you see it the more you'll get used to it, whether u like it or not.

[nymdan]

I was thinking the same thing actually. They'll update the pics every 5 months or so for those that are excited, but are not going to push the stadium in the face of the fans that don't really want a new one. It's sad really cause the fact is the Yanks are getting a new Stadium and the more you see it the more you'll get used to it, whether u like it or not.

At Shea, they promote Citi Field all over the place. At Yankee Stadium, the only sign of the new stadium I saw was a picture of it hanging on the window of the team store.

[Yankeefan90]

At Shea, they promote Citi Field all over the place. At Yankee Stadium, the only sign of the new stadium I saw was a picture of it hanging on the window of the team store.

When I went to the game i didn't see anything about the new Stadium. It's kinda strange really cause everything the Yankees do it's always publicized huge, and the publicity is always one step ahead of everyone else. I'm guessing the Yankees will start to really publicize it next year, especially with the All-Star game.

[Gary Dunaier]

Monument Park will have a different set-up in the new one according to the renderings.
Any idea whether or not Monument Park will be open to fans during the entire game?

[Gary Dunaier]

Hopefully they'll put something in the yearbook next year.
My guess is that the 2008 Yankee yearbook will be a tribute to Yankee Stadium. If that is indeed the case, the '08 yearbook's gonna be one hell of a must-buy!

(To those who aren't familiar with modern Yankee yearbooks: their cover price is $25, and they're so thick that they're almost worth it! The 2007 Yearbook had a very large feature on Monument Park and its honorees.)

[Yankeefan90]

Any idea whether or not Monument Park will be open to fans during the entire game?

I don't think it will be open the entire game, I think it will be the same as you can only go into Monument Park before and after the game. Plus thier will be a new Yankee Museum, so if you take a tour of the Stadium they'll probaly have a large package including Monument Park, if I can't get tickects for the first couple of months of the new stadium, I might take a tour of it. If of course they're going to do the same thing. One more thing Yankee Stadium will be opened year round, probably for the museum and resturant.

[jimmyjimjimz]

what kinda food do you thnk the resturant is gonna have? Like will it have like burgers and steak and all that, or will it be an italian resturant? or a chinese resturant? or mexican? or what? What do you all think?

I ope they have burgers, and it better be open during the games, and there better be windows where u can see the game while it's being played.

[Yankeefan90]

what kinda food do you thnk the resturant is gonna have? Like will it have like burgers and steak and all that, or will it be an italian resturant? or a chinese resturant? or mexican? or what? What do you all think?

I ope they have burgers, and it better be open during the games, and there better be windows where u can see the game while it's being played.

I think it's gonna be a fancy sports type resturant. It's probably going to be over-priced, and for the people who want to get thier business deals done. The resturant will not be for the average fan let's say that.

[nymdan]

what kinda food do you thnk the resturant is gonna have? Like will it have like burgers and steak and all that, or will it be an italian resturant? or a chinese resturant? or mexican? or what? What do you all think?

I ope they have burgers, and it better be open during the games, and there better be windows where u can see the game while it's being played.

Well, the batter's eye is a restaurant, so you'll definitely be able to see the game from there. There will probably be other restaurants too.

I'd say it'll most likely be American food, probably a bit pricey/upscale. Definitely not a Fridays/Applebees sort of American food. What I'm picturing is a menu/pricing similar this restaurant on Long Island: http://www.jonathans-rest.com/dinner.htm Maybe a bit more expensive though.

I could be completely wrong though.

[Urbanshocker13]

Well, the batter's eye is a restaurant, so you'll definitely be able to see the game from there. There will probably be other restaurants too.

I'd say it'll most likely be American food, probably a bit pricey/upscale. Definitely not a Fridays/Applebees sort of American food. What I'm picturing is a menu/pricing similar this restaurant on Long Island: http://www.jonathans-rest.com/dinner.htm Maybe a bit more expensive though.

I could be completely wrong though.

I think it will a tad bit more upscale but still a burger and fry type deal but you can bet that it is going to be pricey! Look how much the food is now!! My god can you imagine a restaurant at the Stadium!

[Yankeefan90]

Well, the batter's eye is a restaurant, so you'll definitely be able to see the game from there. There will probably be other restaurants too.

I'd say it'll most likely be American food, probably a bit pricey/upscale. Definitely not a Fridays/Applebees sort of American food. What I'm picturing is a menu/pricing similar this restaurant on Long Island: http://www.jonathans-rest.com/dinner.htm Maybe a bit more expensive though.

I could be completely wrong though.

I'm not sure if it's gonna be a burger type place. It's more than likely an upscale resturant that will cater to people who want to get their deals done. But the thing that will bring down it's class (according to the rich snobs that'll eat there) is that its next to the Bleacher Creatures the classiest ppl in the ballpark. Also thier dinner might be interupted by the occasional A-Rod homer, which will certainly bring down some of the "classiness" of a resturant. All in all it a place i wouldn't want to spend a ballgame in.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Is there gonna be a porch where they'll have some outdoor tables? That'd be nice.

[Yankeefan90]

Is there gonna be a porch where they'll have some outdoor tables? That'd be nice.

Um.....I think there'll be some sort of outdoor thing on the top of the resturant. That's what it looks like in the renderings.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Um.....I think there'll be some sort of outdoor thing on the top of the resturant. That's what it looks like in the renderings.

That's nice too, but the porch woulda been much nicer

[Yankeefan90]

That's nice too, but the porch woulda been much nicer

It would've been nice but I'm guessing they kinda thought of all the possible HR balls that might be hit onto a porch.

[marlins739]

It would've been nice but I'm guessing they kinda thought of all the possible HR balls that might be hit onto a porch.

The top of the batter's eye looks like it's a pretty good ways from home plate, and it's high up too. Not too many home run balls are going up there. It's hard to tell from the renderings what their plans are for the roof up there

[TJH1923]

At Shea, they promote Citi Field all over the place. At Yankee Stadium, the only sign of the new stadium I saw was a picture of it hanging on the window of the team store.

If my team were leaving Shea for CitiField, I would be promoting it heavily also. While Shea holds its place in Met history, I think a large portion of their fans are looking forward to the new ballpark.

Unfortunately, the Yankees are gonna squeeze every last dollar of promoting the old stadium. I can see it now, with Michael Kay's voice, "don't miss your chance to see the most historic sports venue in history in 2008." Throw in the All-Star game promotion, they are already selling merchandise for this event, and the Yankees, along with MLB stand to make a couple of dollars.

[jimmyjimjimz]

It would've been nice but I'm guessing they kinda thought of all the possible HR balls that might be hit onto a porch.

Isn't there a pool right next to the wall in Arizona though? I was looking at pictures, and it looked like it was really close. How deep is that pool anyway? and do u need special tickets to go in?

[Elvis]

Isn't there a pool right next to the wall in Arizona though? I was looking at pictures, and it looked like it was really close. How deep is that pool anyway? and do u need special tickets to go in?

You need to rent the area--it's like a group suite.

[jimmyjimjimz]

You need to rent the area--it's like a group suite.

damn, it's probably really expensive then

does anyone know what theyre gonna do with the bat when they open the new stadium?

[Yankeefan90]

damn, it's probably really expensive then

does anyone know what theyre gonna do with the bat when they open the new stadium?

I was hoping they brought it over and put it in front of the new Stadium, or at least leave it where it is. I also believe though that Heritage Field is going to be a new meeting groung and picture spot for before and after the games. I know I'm gonna take a picture at approximately where all the great Yankees played the game.

[YanksRule]

I don't think it will be open the entire game, I think it will be the same as you can only go into Monument Park before and after the game. Plus thier will be a new Yankee Museum, so if you take a tour of the Stadium they'll probaly have a large package including Monument Park, if I can't get tickects for the first couple of months of the new stadium, I might take a tour of it. If of course they're going to do the same thing. One more thing Yankee Stadium will be opened year round, probably for the museum and resturant.

I'm thinking it will be open all game.. the only reason it closes 45 minutes before first pitch now is because of the direct access to the visitor's bullpen from monument park; around 45 minutes before the game is when the visiting team starts to warm up the pitcher. In the new park, this is not the case, and its below the batter's eye so shouldn't be in the way of anything... just my guess, plus this picture seems to agree..

[YanksRule]

Um.....I think there'll be some sort of outdoor thing on the top of the resturant. That's what it looks like in the renderings.

That could also be the area for the centerfield cameras... just a guess. It would be kind of awesome if it was open for public access though..

[Gary Dunaier]

I'd think the designers would arrange it so Monument Park could be accessible during the entire game, given the desire to add more attractions to new ballparks. It doesn't make sense that, in this day and age, they would intentionally plan it otherwise.

[Gary Dunaier]

Isn't there a pool right next to the wall in Arizona though? I was looking at pictures, and it looked like it was really close. How deep is that pool anyway? and do u need special tickets to go in?


You need to rent the area--it's like a group suite.


damn, it's probably really expensive then

From the Arizona Diamondbacks' website:


LESLIE'S POOL ZONE



Accommodates: Up to 35 guests

Parking Passes: 5

Features: A private bar area, plasma television and plush patio seating

Extras: A Diamondbacks beach towel and a brand new Sedona Red Diamondbacks cap for each guest

New for 2007: A $750 Food & Beverage Credit included with the Leslie's Pool Zone!

Cost: $6,500

[Yankeefan90]

I'd think the designers would arrange it so Monument Park could be accessible during the entire game, given the desire to add more attractions to new ballparks. It doesn't make sense that, in this day and age, they would intentionally plan it otherwise.

I guess you're right, I'm just going by what I think. Also personally I wouldn't go down to Monument during a game, that's not what I'm there for. Unless the Yankees are winning or losing by 10-1 in the 7th or 8th maybe I'd venture thier during the game.

[jimmyjimjimz]

I'd feel weird about going to monument park during the game too. maybe if I had kids, I'd do it if I went to a game with them, but I don't have kids yet.

[Yankeefan90]

I'd feel weird about going to monument park during the game too. maybe if I had kids, I'd do it if I went to a game with them, but I don't have kids yet.

Even if I had kids (i'm too young yet) I wouldn't go to Monument Park during the game. I'd want them to watch the game and learn how to play. The history can come before and after the game, and there is plenty you can teach them from the seats during the game. I know kids lose interest easily, but that's why it best not to take them when they're extremely young. I'd say 6-8 yrs old is about right when they should go to thier first ballgame, it's about the age when they start little league.

[YanksRule]

Even if I had kids (i'm too young yet) I wouldn't go to Monument Park during the game. I'd want them to watch the game and learn how to play. The history can come before and after the game, and there is plenty you can teach them from the seats during the game. I know kids lose interest easily, but that's why it best not to take them when they're extremely young. I'd say 6-8 yrs old is about right when they should go to thier first ballgame, it's about the age when they start little league.


Its for the tourists.. I mean, ive gone to away games, and part of the fun of it is walking around the ballparks and seeing the attractions there during the game... its kind of neat to do

[Gary Dunaier]

I don't know about it being for the "tourists..." I mean, I don't think I've ever sat in my seat for all 9 innings of a game. I'm one of those who enjoys walking around the ballpark and getting the ambience, that sort of thing.

Certainly, the place is there so people can watch a ballgame, and that should be paramount, but there are people like me who are inclined to walk around whether the stadium is a jewel or a dump, and there's nothing wrong with offering other attractions at the ballpark, as long as they don't take away from the game on the field.

[jimmyjimjimz]

I don't know about it being for the "tourists..." I mean, I don't think I've ever sat in my seat for all 9 innings of a game. I'm one of those who enjoys walking around the ballpark and getting the ambience, that sort of thing.

Certainly, the place is there so people can watch a ballgame, and that should be paramount, but there are people like me who are inclined to walk around whether the stadium is a jewel or a dump, and there's nothing wrong with offering other attractions at the ballpark, as long as they don't take away from the game on the field.

I like walking around the stadium too, unless it's a playoff game, then it's really hard to walk around. Hopefully in the new stadium it won't be too hard to walk around during a playoff game.

[jp_nys]

any new construction pics out there. It seems as if stadiumpage.com has been only focusing on citifield for the past few months, and everytime I check yankees.com I die a little inside with the lack of updates.

[YanksRule]

Yankees to finish 2008 season vs Boston ON THE ROAD?!? (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2007/09/19/2007-09-19_report_yanks_will_be_on_road_to_finish_2.html)

You have got to be kidding me.... the Yankees aren't finishing the regular season at Yankee Stadium next year???

[bosoxgo]

who ever makes the schedual is trying to help you guys out you dont wont the klast game at Yankee stadium to be a lose.

[Gary Dunaier]

any new construction pics out there. It seems as if stadiumpage.com has been only focusing on citifield for the past few months, and everytime I check yankees.com I die a little inside with the lack of updates.
I'm sure the guy who runs stadiumpage.com, who I think is a Mets fan (yay!), would be receptive to posting updated photos of Yankee Stadium sent in by readers. During the off-season I sent in some Citi Field shots and he used them (with credit).

I think he goes to at least one Mets game during every homestand, that's why he's able to update Citi Field's progress more frequently.

It's much easier to get photos of Citi Field from all sorts of angles, including overhead views, thanks to its location in relation to Shea. With Yankee Stadium you're pretty much limited to views from the street, and from the #4 platform.

[nyweasels]

I am going on to Yankee Stadium on Sunday --- I will definitely get some pix :clapping

[nymdan]

Yankees to finish 2008 season vs Boston ON THE ROAD?!? (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2007/09/19/2007-09-19_report_yanks_will_be_on_road_to_finish_2.html)

You have got to be kidding me.... the Yankees aren't finishing the regular season at Yankee Stadium next year???

Hey! Spoiled Yankees fans. You can't get everything. You're getting opening day before the Mets, you're getting the All Star Game, and chances are your new stadium will open up the week before ours, too.

[jp_nys]

Yankees to finish 2008 season vs Boston ON THE ROAD?!? (http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2007/09/19/2007-09-19_report_yanks_will_be_on_road_to_finish_2.html)

You have got to be kidding me.... the Yankees aren't finishing the regular season at Yankee Stadium next year???

It's only a preliminary copy of the 2008 schedule. The yankees can ask for changes. The official one doesn't come out until February.

[redoct11]

Why are they having the Red Sox and Yankees conclude the season versus each other again? Sure, it was great drama in 2005, but I'm kind of sick of adding the dramatic effect on the regular season. They should cut down the number of head to head games between the two teams because it gets redundant.

[metfan13]

Why are they having the Red Sox and Yankees conclude the season versus each other again? Sure, it was great drama in 2005, but I'm kind of sick of adding the dramatic effect on the regular season. They should cut down the number of head to head games between the two teams because it gets redundant.


They're in the same division. It would be ridiculous to reduce the number of games they play each other.

[nyweasels]

The real last game at Yankee Stadium will be played in late October against a NL team! Playoffs Baby! :applaud:

Where is the complete preliminary schedule. I usually get one at the end of the season at the Yankee game and never seen anything change. There are way too many dependancies.

[Yankeefan90]

I'd like the last game at Yankee Stadium be the last day of the season against Boston. It's how the stadium opened, it's how it should close. If it's not the last game of the year, then so be it, but it should be against the Red Sox IMO. Besides the Red Sox have some history at Yankee Stadium too. I'm not mad as much as I am disappointed, but we do have opening day and the All-Star game, and hopefully the last game ever at Yankee Stadium is the World Series clincher with much celebration and send off.

[jimmyjimjimz]

I'd like the last game at Yankee Stadium be the last day of the season against Boston. It's how the stadium opened, it's how it should close. If it's not the last game of the year, then so be it, but it should be against the Red Sox IMO. Besides the Red Sox have some history at Yankee Stadium too. I'm not mad as much as I am disappointed, but we do have opening day and the All-Star game, and hopefully the last game ever at Yankee Stadium is the World Series clincher with much celebration and send off.

Hopefully, that World Series clincher will be either against the Mets, the Dodgers or the Giants. And, hopefully the ALCS will be Yankees vs Boston.

[yankees82]

some pics from today's yankee game vs the blue jays:

[yankees82]

and one more from my camera phone:

[Yankeefan90]

Doesn't look like a whole lot of progress since the last batch of pics. It looks like the stadium is moving at a slow pace again. It seemed like they were picking up speed, but now it looks like they've slowed down a bit.

[nymdan]

Doesn't look like a whole lot of progress since the last batch of pics. It looks like the stadium is moving at a slow pace again. It seemed like they were picking up speed, but now it looks like they've slowed down a bit.
If you compare these to the picture Astros posted on page 21 of this thread, if you look closely you can see what looks like some steel beams to support the seating areas installed on the interior of that top level.

While they are definitely behind Citi Field, I think a lot of the perceived "lack of progress" has to do with the fact it's hard to see inside of the stadium, and most of the pictures are from that same angle, taken across the street at the current stadium.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Is there any way you can get on the other side of the new stadium, or is that closed off? If there's a way to get over there, someone should try. I'd do it, but I'd have to take the train, and it takes at least 2 1/2 hrs to get to Yankee Stadium by train from where I live. I remember when I went to the game on the 4th of July, me and my dad went into the stadium from the back cause I wanted to see the new stadium, and I saw the subway platform stuff, and at first I thought it was part of the new stadium. I was like wow, theyre having direct access from the stadium to the subway. That would be cool if they actually did that, though.

[nymdan]

Is there any way you can get on the other side of the new stadium, or is that closed off?

You can, but the side where all the pictures are coming from gives you the best view. Walking along River Ave, there's a fence that's covered, so you can't see anything there. 164th street (I think) is behind LF but the stadium is a good distance from the street so you can't get good pictures from there. And along the third base side you get a similar view to the view from the first base side.

[SultanOfWhat]

Yankee Tradition has updated, too.

http://www.yankeetradition.com/NewYankeeStadium.htm

[jp_nys]

Citifield is supposed to be going faster than yankee stadium. Not only did construction start there first (ys-august, citi-april), the majority of the construction for citifield is steel. While ys is a steel/concrete hybrid. Just because you don't see progress in these pics doesn't mean work isn't going on. They have time, i've read that the field has to be set down by September of next year. They have a year to finish, look at the progress then made from last year to now. Relax, if they are a month behind. Worry if their a year behind.

[nyweasels]

Taken from the left field escalators...

[StadiumPage]

I'm sure the guy who runs stadiumpage.com, who I think is a Mets fan (yay!), would be receptive to posting updated photos of Yankee Stadium sent in by readers. During the off-season I sent in some Citi Field shots and he used them (with credit).

I think he goes to at least one Mets game during every homestand, that's why he's able to update Citi Field's progress more frequently.

It's much easier to get photos of Citi Field from all sorts of angles, including overhead views, thanks to its location in relation to Shea. With Yankee Stadium you're pretty much limited to views from the street, and from the #4 platform.


Yes, anyone who has good shots of the YS construction, please send them along. Between going to Mets games, work and school I have had almost no time to go to a Yankee game since July. Therefore, I have no recent pics.

So if anyone has anything recent send them along to my email (stadium"AT"stadiumpage.com) and I'll post the best ones and give you a photo credit.

This is especially true of the winter months. I never go up to the Bronx unless I'm going to a game.

[Great One]

Here's a link to some recent photos taken. It looks like it is starting to rise up.


http://www.wcbs880.com/pages/675979.php?

[Yankeefan90]

Here's a link to some recent photos taken. It looks like it is starting to rise up.


http://www.wcbs880.com/pages/675979.php?

That's not so recent. That was July, I'd like to see the same exact vantage point now and see all the progress made.

[Great One]

That's not so recent. That was July, I'd like to see the same exact vantage point now and see all the progress made.

That was the latest that I could find. Take it for what it is.

[Gary Dunaier]

I think we're spoiled by the greater availability of Citi Field photos. For whatever reason, the Yankee Stadium photos are harder to come by.

I think my favorite of the July 2007 photos in the Newsradio 88 link is "New Yankee Stadium - No. 2," because it shows the nearby apartments in relation to the new facility. I was wondering if the small apartment building just at the northern end of the 161st Street subway station would be seen from within the ballpark, but apparently it won't.

I'd like to see aerial views of the new stadiums - both Yankee Stadium and Citi Field - from a behind-the-plate perspective. Other than the angle, "New Yankee Stadium - No. 2" is a classic picture postcard shot. :)

[Gary Dunaier]

Here's a photo I just found on flickr.com that shows exactly how much of the construction site of the new Yankee Stadium can be seen from within the seating area of the current facility.



As it stands right now (the photos were taken yesterday, Mon 09-24-07), there's not that much to see from this vantage point. That'll surely change as the new stadium evolves into its finished state.

[jp_nys]

check yankeetradition.com. They have pics from the 23/24th of sept.

[nymdan]

New pictures from Squid.

http://good-times.webshots.com/album/560838469BNXHwQ

This guy takes the best pictures out there... he's really the only one that manages to get pictures of the inside. I think he takes them from the subway platform. He needs to do it more. This is his first batch since 8/1.

[Yankeefan90]

From the way things look in the pictures the upper deck doesn't look terribly far way. It looks like it is a reasonable distance. Granted though that's only the lower portion of the upper deck, but still it looks like it's not that bad. Can't wait till they put the upper deck in, and then the frieze. The new Yankee Stadium is looking to be pretty good so far.

[nymdan]

From the way things look in the pictures the upper deck doesn't look terribly far way. It looks like it is a reasonable distance. Granted though that's only the lower portion of the upper deck, but still it looks like it's not that bad. Can't wait till they put the upper deck in, and then the frieze. The new Yankee Stadium is looking to be pretty good so far.

Are you talking about this picture?

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2767530860097197520jxwpcr

It's true that the upper deck isn't too far back over the second level. The upper deck at YS will be as cantilevered as the upper decks at Citi Field and Citizens Bank park. The problem is that the second deck is pushed behind the field level seats, with almost no overhang.



Compare that to the deck structure at CBP, seen on the left here:


Not a huge cantilever, but it's definitely closer, so as a result the upper deck is closer, too.

[Yankeefan90]

Are you talking about this picture?

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2767530860097197520jxwpcr

It's true that the upper deck isn't too far back over the second level. The upper deck at YS will be as cantilevered as the upper decks at Citi Field and Citizens Bank park. The problem is that the second deck is pushed behind the field level seats, with almost no overhang.



Compare that to the deck structure at CBP, seen on the left here:


Not a huge cantilever, but it's definitely closer, so as a result the upper deck is closer, too.


I don't mind that the upper deck doesn't really overhang over the lower deck. Sure it might take away from some of the intimacy, but it's not like you're watching the game from outer space. I mean I do think they could make the lower portion a bit larger with a bit more over hang but they're not and that's fine with me. As long as I see every bit of the action and the seats are fairly close then I won't mind at all. What I like though is that the upper deck will over hang over the luxury boxes, which is good. I don't like it when it looks like the upper deck sits on top of the luxury boxes as if they're the only planned thing at the ballpark and the upper deck was just added as a bonus.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Is the 3rd deck even up yet? It doesnt look like it is.

[Yankeefan90]

Is the 3rd deck even up yet? It doesnt look like it is.

Well half or a quarter of it is. That little over hang you see in one of the pictures is the lower section of the upper deck, probably what will eventually be the equivilant to the Tier boxes, they haven't put the concrete on the cantilevered part yet though. The equivilant to the Tier Reserves are not in yet but I'm sure within a month and a half it'll start to be built. Much of the lower deck is already in.

[CMart]

I agree. It looks like the second deck is as far as they have gotten up to this point, if you look at the pictures compared to the computer models of the stadium.

Always great to see some updated pictures of the progress, though :)

[dabx]

I found picture on flickr.com - nice shot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacorbett70/1440556796/

[Yankeefan90]

I found picture on flickr.com - nice shot
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacorbett70/1440556796/

Wow, nice shot. I like it. They really did get alot done inside. The seating area is really being put in. It's good to see these inside shots, a vantage point we rarely get to see.

[CMart]

What is so cool about that new pic is that it is on Flickr and you can see it in different sizes (as I just found out). So you can get a nice close up view of the work being done.

http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1440556796&size=m

[jimmyjimjimz]

Now I see where the 3rd deck is gonna be.

[dabx]

Looking at this photo, it seems that as they add to the outer shell, they add to the upper deck. If you look at the steel structure between the outer deck and the upper deck, it seems that the outer shell is giving addition support to the upper deck. Also this shot seems to be on the same level as the upper deck. The upper deck may be farther way from the field, but it looks much lower.

[dabx]

I just found another photo from the same photographer. This picture was taken from the upper row of the second tier (note the steel frame of the second deck on the left of the photo). This confirms that I made an error is stating that the first picture appeared to be from the upper deck
http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne?id=1440558124&size=m&context=set-72157602161953877

[The Monument]

Nice shots, taken from the subway platform. The outer wall will practically kiss the train station. I've been taking photos from up there since the Groundbreaking.

[nymdan]

To make up for not giving the stadium a corporate name, the Yankees hired an agency to help with corporate sponsorships inside the stadium http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/01/sports/baseball/01stadium.html?ref=sports

The article really doesn't say what, specifically, will be given corporate names

[jimmyjimjimz]

To make up for not giving the stadium a corporate name, the Yankees hired an agency to help with corporate sponsorships inside the stadium http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/01/sports/baseball/01stadium.html?ref=sports

The article really doesn't say what, specifically, will be given corporate names

Well, what I read on the New Yankee Stadium Wikipedia page, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Yankee_Stadium, theyre not gonna sell the naming rights of The Stadium, but theyre gonna try and call it "Yankee Stadium at (insert company name here) Plaza". Honestly, I'm against them naming stadiums after companies, but I think what the Yankees wanna do is a much better idea than what every other team does. So, Yankee Stadium at Burger King Plaza or Yankee Stadium at Coca-Cola Plaza or Yankee Stadium at Trojan Condoms Plaza or whatever else you can think of sounds much better than McDonald's Stadium, and instead of a statue of a famous Yankee outside the stadium, they have a statue of Ronald McDonald. That would be horrible. I also heard they wanna name the entrances corporate names, like instead of having Gate 1, they'll have the Pepsi gate, gate 2 will be the Coca-Cola gate, gate 3 will be the McDonald's gate, etc. So, yeah, that's what I heard and read.

[hellborn]

Well, what I read on the New Yankee Stadium Wikipedia page, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Yankee_Stadium, theyre not gonna sell the naming rights of The Stadium, but theyre gonna try and call it "Yankee Stadium at (insert company name here) Plaza". Honestly, I'm against them naming stadiums after companies, but I think what the Yankees wanna do is a much better idea than what every other team does. So, Yankee Stadium at Burger King Plaza or Yankee Stadium at Coca-Cola Plaza or Yankee Stadium at Trojan Condoms Plaza or whatever else you can think of sounds much better than McDonald's Stadium, and instead of a statue of a famous Yankee outside the stadium, they have a statue of Ronald McDonald. That would be horrible. I also heard they wanna name the entrances corporate names, like instead of having Gate 1, they'll have the Pepsi gate, gate 2 will be the Coca-Cola gate, gate 3 will be the McDonald's gate, etc. So, yeah, that's what I heard and read.

What about "Yankee Stadium at Smith & Wesson Plaza", "Tampax Gate", "Charmin Men's Room", "Rolaids Concession Stand", "Weekly World News Scorecard Stand", "Waste Management Souvenir Stand", and "Tuck's Medicated Pads Box Seats"?
:waving

[nymdan]

Well, what I read on the New Yankee Stadium Wikipedia page, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Yankee_Stadium, theyre not gonna sell the naming rights of The Stadium, but theyre gonna try and call it "Yankee Stadium at (insert company name here) Plaza". Honestly, I'm against them naming stadiums after companies, but I think what the Yankees wanna do is a much better idea than what every other team does. So, Yankee Stadium at Burger King Plaza or Yankee Stadium at Coca-Cola Plaza or Yankee Stadium at Trojan Condoms Plaza or whatever else you can think of sounds much better than McDonald's Stadium, and instead of a statue of a famous Yankee outside the stadium, they have a statue of Ronald McDonald. That would be horrible. I also heard they wanna name the entrances corporate names, like instead of having Gate 1, they'll have the Pepsi gate, gate 2 will be the Coca-Cola gate, gate 3 will be the McDonald's gate, etc. So, yeah, that's what I heard and read.

Levine said the team has not set ticket prices for the new stadium, but the Yankees are committed to keeping them affordable. The team will continue to call the new building Yankee Stadium, he said, but executives may sell other naming rights, such as calling the building Yankee Stadium at (corporate name) Plaza.

Bold writing is what Levine said. Italics are Boston Globe speculation.

It won't be called "Yankee Stadium at ___________," but the naming rights to certain parts of the park will be sold, along with other sponsorship deals.

[dabx]

I could just hear me say to my friends - Meet me at the viagra bat

[jimmyjimjimz]

I could just hear me say to my friends - Meet me at the viagra bat

haha the viagra bat. The hardest and stiffest bat of them all.

[hellborn]

:laugh :laugh
You could have express bathroom stalls named "The ExLax Throne"...

[nymdan]

:laugh :laugh
You could have express bathroom stalls named "The ExLax Throne"...

Yeah. The Flomax urinals and the El-Lax (or Imodium) toilet stalls.

[dabx]

Another - The Perdue Fowl Pole - this is getting really bad

[Yankeefan90]

As much as I'm happy they're not naming the Stadium after a corporate sponser, all these other idea are just as bad. It would make the tradition of Yankee Stadium a flook. If you guys read that NY Times article it said the Stadium will not be flooded with advertisements. Some of these ideas are funny though. Who is going to the playoffs, if you are please take pictures.

[nymdan]

Another - The Perdue Fowl Pole - this is getting really bad

Hahahahaha, good one.

Clorox Bleachers?

[dabx]

I also read that NY Times article. The Stadium, as a whole, will not be be corporare sponsered, but certain sections of the ball park with have a corporate identity. The best line of the story was when Levine was asked if the new Stadium would be flooded with advertisements, his reply - "We don't want the new stadium to look like a rodeo"

I have to do one more - Cruex - for foul balls

[Jim Vaz]

See heres the one thing people forget or don't realize, but Yankee Stadium never has to have a cooperate name. Why, because the name "Yankees" is a cooperate name or entity in itself. The name alone sells itself. It has a large network, huge revenue, so it doesn't even need to have some mega deal to have a cooperations name on it. In essence Yankees itself is the cooperation, so any naming of the new stadium was never in question.

And as far as advertisements go, the Yankees going for a more subtle and less profile advertising scheme is nothing new. Most of the new ballparks going up will have more subtle adverts so that it does not take away from the astetic of the stadium.
If you look at a place like Shea and all its tacky adverts, that won't be the case in Citi Field. They will blend in more with the surroundings while still being visible to the public eye. Imagine if their was no giant Keyspan signs or huge Budweiser adds, Shea would be even more of an eyesore then it already is.

[hellborn]

Hahahahaha, good one.

Clorox Bleachers?

Sign 'em up!!!

How about the bases...Revlon lipstick for 1st, Playtex bras for 2nd, Victoria's Secret thongs for 3rd, and Trojans for home?

[PeteU]

Hahahahaha, good one.

Clorox Bleachers?

Believe it or not, the Baseball Grounds in Jacksonville actually do have a section named the Clorox Bleachers:



(Courtesy of digitalballparks.com)

[dabx]

Sign 'em up!!!

How about the bases...Revlon lipstick for 1st, Playtex bras for 2nd, Victoria's Secret thongs for 3rd, and Trojans for home?
or how about this: for rain delays

Kotex brand super absorbant infield tarp

[jimmyjimjimz]

I'm supprised no teams put ad's on the tarp actually. I guess it's because they dont expect much rain.

[Gary Dunaier]

There has been advertising on tarps in past years. I remember seeing The Sports Authority's name on one... for some reason a rain delay in Florida comes to mind, but I could be wrong.

On the other hand, a tarp might lead to a negative association - people want to see the tarp removed so that the game can resume - and if your ad is on the tarp, you might get associated with rain delays.

[jimmyjimjimz]

There has been advertising on tarps in past years. I remember seeing The Sports Authority's name on one... for some reason a rain delay in Florida comes to mind, but I could be wrong.

On the other hand, a tarp might lead to a negative association - people want to see the tarp removed so that the game can resume - and if your ad is on the tarp, you might get associated with rain delays.

yeah, that's true

[dabx]

Actually, any ad placement in the stadium is to serve TV and not so much the fans in the stadium. Right now, any ball hit to right field gets a tv promo for WB Mason.

During rain delays, TV breaks away from the live coverage from the stadium and shows some filler material to its viewer. If the TV did not break away, I guarantee there would be an ad on the tarp

[Lafferty Daniel]

Actually, any ad placement in the stadium is to serve TV and not so much the fans in the stadium. Right now, any ball hit to right field gets a tv promo for WB Mason.

That's true, plus the companies love seeing their ads repeated on the local news, ESPN, or Fox highlights.

[jp_nys]

I'm supprised no teams put ad's on the tarp actually. I guess it's because they dont expect much rain.


Actually, I remember years ago the yankees had the adidas logo on the tarp. Idk what happened, maybe the deal expired, maybe it was a bad place for ads.

[nymdan]

Actually, I remember years ago the yankees had the adidas logo on the tarp. Idk what happened, maybe the deal expired, maybe it was a bad place for ads.

On the tarp itself? Not the tarp cover when it's rolled up?

[Gary Dunaier]

Right now, any ball hit to right field gets a tv promo for WB Mason.
Endy Chavez' catch in the 2006 NLCS was an advertiser's wet dream.

[hellborn]

or how about this: for rain delays

Kotex brand super absorbant infield tarp

That's a good one...Bounty, the quickerpickerupper, would be a reasonable alternative.
Or, maybe Gore-Tex?

[Yankeefan90]

Can anybody believe that there are only 81 regular season games left to be played in Yankee Stadium. I can't, I never thought his season would come or that I'd ever be saying that. Anbody who wants to see a game in the current Yankee Stadium better hurry up and get here, cause it's really starting to get down to the wire now.

[jp_nys]

On the tarp itself? Not the tarp cover when it's rolled up?

on the tarp itself. It was like in 98 ro 99 I think.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Can anybody believe that there are only 81 regular season games left to be played in Yankee Stadium. I can't, I never thought his season would come or that I'd ever be saying that. Anbody who wants to see a game in the current Yankee Stadium better hurry up and get here, cause it's really starting to get down to the wire now.

It's gonna be hard to get tickets next season. Thank God I know someone who gets season tickets.

[Lafferty Daniel]

The ASSOCIATED PRESS reports that a watchdog group says George Steinbrenner & crew took public money earmarked for stadium planning, and spent it lavishly on themselves.

The group Good Jobs New York says the team turned in receipts for the 2005 year to the city for such extravagant items as crystal baseballs, post-season bar tabs, wool baseball caps, and gifts for corporate clients. The group adds that the "privately financed" project of building a new Yankee Stadium is actually costing taxpayers $795 million.

Back in 2001, mayor Rudy Giuliani allowed the Yankees to deduct up to $5 million a year on rent payments to the city to offset planning costs for the new stadium.

Good Jobs' director points out, "It goes to show how the Yankees will stop at nothing to squeeze every penny from New Yorkers for this project."

A Yankees spokesperson says the group's claims are "entirely, absolutely and definitively incorrect."

courtesy of SportsbyBrooks

[jimmyjimjimz]

The ASSOCIATED PRESS reports that a watchdog group says George Steinbrenner & crew took public money earmarked for stadium planning, and spent it lavishly on themselves.

The group Good Jobs New York says the team turned in receipts for the 2005 year to the city for such extravagant items as crystal baseballs, post-season bar tabs, wool baseball caps, and gifts for corporate clients. The group adds that the "privately financed" project of building a new Yankee Stadium is actually costing taxpayers $795 million.

Back in 2001, mayor Rudy Giuliani allowed the Yankees to deduct up to $5 million a year on rent payments to the city to offset planning costs for the new stadium.

Good Jobs' director points out, "It goes to show how the Yankees will stop at nothing to squeeze every penny from New Yorkers for this project."

A Yankees spokesperson says the group's claims are "entirely, absolutely and definitively incorrect."

courtesy of SportsbyBrooks


If it's true, good for them. They deserve nice things. If it's not true, shame on whoever made up this horrible rumor (Probably Fred Willpon, Nelson Double Day, or Omar Miniyah, or maybe The Dolans. They don't like Steinbrenner at all.)

[Elvis]

If it's true, good for them. They deserve nice things. If it's not true, shame on whoever made up this horrible rumor (Probably Fred Willpon, Nelson Double Day, or Omar Miniyah, or maybe The Dolans. They don't like Steinbrenner at all.)

I deserve a new watch. Think I'll go swipe my neighbors'.

[jimmyjimjimz]

when are people gonna start posting new pictures? I'm gonna take the train down there 1 day and take pics. My life sucks anyway, so I need something to do.

[David Atkatz]

My life sucks anyway, so I need something to do.

Maybe you can get a job ln "stadium planning" for the Yankees, and wind up with a large chunk of NYC taxpayer's money.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Maybe you can get a job ln "stadium planning" for the Yankees, and wind up with a large chunk of NYC taxpayer's money.

That's a good idea, but it's also a bad idea. It's a good idea because it's much better than what I do now (I push shopping carts around a parking lot at Home Depot) It's a bad idea cause I'm a NYC taxpayer, so I'll wind up with my own money.

[jp_nys]

That's a good idea, but it's also a bad idea. It's a good idea because it's much better than what I do now (I push shopping carts around a parking lot at Home Depot) It's a bad idea cause I'm a NYC taxpayer, so I'll wind up with my own money.

and then you'll have to pay taxes back to the city... a vicious circle.

[jimmyjimjimz]

and then you'll have to pay taxes back to the city... a vicious circle.

Yeah. If they lose tonight, I'm gonna try to go to The Bronx on Tuesday to take pictures.I'd rather not go when there's games going on. There's too much going on around The Stadium then.

[Gary Dunaier]

Here's a whole slew of pictures I took yesterday (Sun 10-07-07). I specifically tried to get angles you don't usually see. This will take a few posts, so here we go...

First off: some shots taken from the #4 platform. Note the Manhattan-bound #4 train approaching the station...



This view was taken at the very northernmost end of the Manhattan-bound platform. Not only does it establish just how close the right field stands will be to the elevated station, but if you look towards the bottom of the photo you can see what I'm guessing will be the final exterior of the stadium.



This shot looks down 161st Street. You're looking at the first base side of the stadium here. The current Yankee Stadium, not visible in this photo, is to the left (across the street).



A closer look at what I'm guessing will be the "Hall of Heroes" or whatever they're going to call it...



Here are some views looking towards the new stadium from the Macombs Dam Bridge approach, which feeds into Jerome Avenue. You're looking at the area behind home plate; if you're standing where I was when I took this photo, the third base side of the current Yankee Stadium is to your right.



This is at the corner of 161st Street. Make a right turn here and it'll take you to River Avenue.



This view looks directly behind what I'm guessing will be the entrance behind home plate. I can't say for sure if we're actually looking directly behind home plate - we won't know that until we see the actual stadium. (In case you don't know, the "K" in the Yankee Stadium sign atop the current building is directly behind the plate. You'd think it would be those two windows that form the space between "Yankee" and "Stadium," but go figure.)



Same angle, looking more towards the right to include more of the first base side. (You can see the #4 platform and the Concourse Plaza Hotel in the distance.) If these photos are any indication, the new Yankee Stadium will be more "circular" on the outside than Citi Field, which is definitely "squarish."



Here's a look at the area outside the home plate entrance (with the current Stadium to your right).



More coming very, very soon...

[Gary Dunaier]

More shots of the new Yankee Stadium that I took yesterday (Sun 10-07-07).

This photo shows the area between third base and home. This short stretch of the Macombs Dam Bridge approach, between 161st Street and where it feeds into Jerome Avenue, is tree-lined, which makes for a nice shady area to walk in but it doesn't do me any good as a photographer...



Here's the left field corner. The Macombs Dam Bridge approach ends, and from this point on it's all Jerome Avenue.



Jerome Avenue at what used to be 162nd Street; it used to run through this part of the new stadium.



Looking underneath the stands at Jerome and 162nd.



We're still on Jerome Avenue, but looking in the other direction now, so the sun is working against us in these shots. View is at 164th Street, looking outside the left field stands.



Looking south on Jerome Avenue, with the third base stands across the street on the left.



This is the view from the entrance of the 941 Jerome Avenue apartment building. The little green area between the apartments and the ballpark is a triangular-shaped traffic island where Jerome Avenue merges into the Macombs Dam Bridge approach.



Looking northeast towards the left field corner.



Now we're moving away from the Stadium. This is the corner of Jerome Avenue and Anderson Avenue (which is at the foot of a very steep hill).



More to come...

[Gary Dunaier]

This is the final batch of photos of the new Yankee Stadium that were taken yesterday (Sun 10-07-07) by yours truly.

This view shows the area behind home plate as seen from the "new" Macombs Dam Park. Last year this area was parking, but apparently this is some of the area returned to the community as "replacement" for the parkland taken away due to the new stadium. The elevated roadway is the Macombs Dam Bridge approach, and the street outside this park is 161st Street.



A closer look at the stadium construction from the park.



The area behind home plate as seen from 161st Street.



The first base side of the stands, looking towards home plate, as seen from 161st Street.



The right field entrance as seen from 161st Street. Note the "Ruppert Place" street sign on the right.



These next few shots are taken from Parking Lot #3, which will be across the street from right-centerfield. This shot looks towards the left field stands, with the 941 Jerome Avenue apartment building peeking out from behind.



This view shows the centerfield stands.



The people living in this building will soon be getting a permanent up-close-and-personal view of the back of the right field stands.



They say the three magic words in Real Estate are location, location, and location. This "Yankee Shop," a block away from the current facility, will be directly across the street from the new Yankee Stadium.



Of course, "location location location" can work against you too: when the new ballpark opens, legendary neighbor Stan's Sports World (formerly Manny's Baseball Land) will no longer be across the street.

And hopefully Stadium Lot #5 will no longer be able to charge as much as $56.00 for valet parking during the Division Series!



(Last year it was "only" $48.00! Hooo boy!)

That's the last of my photos. I hope you enjoyed them, and I hope you've seen the new facility from some angles that you may not have seen before.

[Yankeefan90]

Thanks Gary, the pictures are great. Can't wait till this thing opens and from the look of things they haven't worked much on the walls for the Great Hall. And the upper deck doesn't look like it'll be worked on for along time. But anyway, it's looking good so far.

[nymdan]

GREAT pictures!

[Lafferty Daniel]

They've completed a lot since the last batch of pics that I've seen. It looks like the new YS site is smaller than the current one.

[jimmyjimjimz]

great pics, dude.

I guess they still haven't started with the limestone that theyre supposed to put uo. I thought that was supposed to start by the playoffs. I guess they gotta work on the inside first, because it probab;y takes a while to grow grass for a pro baseball field. Whenever the playoffs end for the Yankees (Hopefully the end of the month), I'm gonna go and try to take some pics. But, don't expect anything good, cause I'm not a professional photographer, and the zoom on my camera aint that great.

[Jim Vaz]

Pics look great! Can't wait to see the progress! Between Citi and Yankee both going up, its a fan of new stadiums wet dream!!

[Gary Dunaier]

Thanks for the compliments on my photos, everybody. I made it my business to get to the area early enough to take pictures to post here.

This was my first visit to the Yankee Stadium since last year. Having seen the construction site in person, I'm much more impressed with its progress than I was just from the photographs.

There's a great photo in the Yankees' 2007 ALDS program showing the two stadiums from an aerial view. For someone like me, who's interested in the environs as well as the facility (which is why I also got shots incorporating the nearby apartments and such), it's great to see how the elements will relate to one another.

I'm wondering what buildings will be visible from inside the Stadium, but I guess I'll have to wait until 2009 to find out! I'm particularly curious about Executive Tower (1020 Grand Concourse), the tall white building that's currently visible beyond the left field wall; I originally thought it would now be directly beyond the centerfield wall, but having seen the photo in the program I'm now guessing it'll be a little to the right of center.

[Jim Vaz]

From the looks of it, I think that building is going to be to the right because Yankee Stadium II will be a good block, block and a half to the north of the current stadium. Those people in far left field upper deck may be able to see it to their right, but I think the new skyline behind Yankee Stadium will probably just be the low rise apartments and that one big high rise apartment in the distance which rise just above the EL and the stadium facade.

I'm also curious about Citi. I'm wondering if how it will look, if you will see anything at all? Citi is in a more northeasterly direction as opposed to Shea which was pretty much due east. Maybe you will see the Whitestone and Throgs neck better.

[Gary Dunaier]

Citi is in a more northeasterly direction as opposed to Shea which was pretty much due east.
Actually, if you'll check a map you'll find that Shea Stadium is oriented in a northeasternly direction, whereas the current Yankee Stadium looks directly east.

It's easy to get confused in that regard, because when you look directly past the outfield wall at Shea Stadium you (used to) see 126th Street run in front of you from left to right, whereas looking at dead center in Yankee Stadium you (roughly) see the corner of 161st and River.

In other words, Shea is aligned more with the streets that surround it, but Yankee isn't.

[CMart]

I don't know if anyone is aware of this already -- maybe I am just slow -- but there are new, updated construction pictures on the Yankees website. It looks like they have caught up and now have galleries for June, July, and August.

Well, I guess they figured, "We have got nothing better to do now, so why not update the gallery pages?"

[jp_nys]

They've completed a lot since the last batch of pics that I've seen. It looks like the new YS site is smaller than the current one.

The new YS site is bigger than the current one.

[nymdan]

I don't know if anyone is aware of this already -- maybe I am just slow -- but there are new, updated construction pictures on the Yankees website. It looks like they have caught up and now have galleries for June, July, and August.

Well, I guess they figured, "We have got nothing better to do now, so why not update the gallery pages?"

Wow, better late than never. I'd definitely recommend checking out the August pictures, as there are some nice interior shots.

[jp_nys]

yankeetradition.com has pics from Oct 8.

[nymdan]

I wish they'd take that stupid music off that site.

[jp_nys]

I wish they'd take that stupid music off that site.

I usually just mute my laptop whenever I go there.

[nymdan]

I usually just mute my laptop whenever I go there.

Exactly, I mute my computer too. I never understood the purpose of music playing in the background of a website. If you visit the website more than once, it gets annoying.

The only place I could see music being acceptable is a person's MySpace profile.

[CMart]

I was taking another look at the computer models of NYS on stadiumpage.com and noticed something: are they actually planning on putting scoreboards on the fences in LF and RF? It looks that way from the computer renditions. Anyone else see that too or who can confirm that for me?

It's a nice touch -- I like that :)

[jimmyjimjimz]

I was taking another look at the computer models of NYS on stadiumpage.com and noticed something: are they actually planning on putting scoreboards on the fences in LF and RF? It looks that way from the computer renditions. Anyone else see that too or who can confirm that for me?

It's a nice touch -- I like that :)

yeah, I realized that too. I hope they do that. It would look nice. They just gotta cover it with something so no balls break it if the ball bounces off it.

[The Monument]

Those scoreboards are supposed to evoke the "old" Stadium's auxiliary scoreboards, which stood in lf and rf from the late 40's to 1973. A nice touch, but not really necessary given the scoreboards along the facing on the Loge level.

[CMart]

Those scoreboards are supposed to evoke the "old" Stadium's auxiliary scoreboards, which stood in lf and rf from the late 40's to 1973. A nice touch, but not really necessary given the scoreboards along the facing on the Loge level.

I agree, but still, any attempt to harken back to the past is a good thing :)

[YanksRule]

I agree, but still, any attempt to harken back to the past is a good thing :)

Safeco Field in Seattle has that manual scoreboard along with the electronic ones and it is definately is a great look (below is the best picture I could find of it).. Hopefully it will do the same to Yankee Stadium!

[dabx]

The original Yankee Stadium had field scoreboard in right center/left center
Remember the famous Don Larson WS Perfect game photo with him pitching and the scoreboard in the background showing all zeros?

[jimmyjimjimz]

I'm thinking about going to The Bronx sometime this week or next week to take some pics. Does the 4 train still stop @ The Stadium during the offseason?

[nymdan]

I'm thinking about going to The Bronx sometime this week or next week to take some pics. Does the 4 train still stop @ The Stadium during the offseason?

Yeah. There's a neighborhood around there, so it's a regular subway stop.

It's not like the LIRR, which only stops at Shea when there's baseball or tennis going on there, since there's really nothing else in the area.

[Gary Dunaier]

It's not like the LIRR, which only stops at Shea when there's baseball or tennis going on there, since there's really nothing else in the area.
Don't forget the #7 train! It stops at Shea Stadium all year round.

In addition to the #4 train, the D train also stops at Yankee Stadium, and there's a free transfer between the two lines.

[Yankeefan90]

Anything new on the construction progress, like pics or news. Anything would be appreciated. With the end of the season I guess alot of people don't go down into the that area unless of course they had some very important business there.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Anything new on the construction progress, like pics or news. Anything would be appreciated. With the end of the season I guess alot of people don't go down into the that area unless of course they had some very important business there.

I'm gonna try to go some time this week (hopefully tuesday) and take some pics

[CMart]

Hi all again :)

There is a slideshow up of the current construction status on a great Yankees blog called Lady at the Bat.

http://www.ladybatting.com/

The facade work has really progressed in the past 10 days or so it seems (it is getting close to the pedestrian ramps being built by the Right field gate), and there are some nice interior shots as well.

All in all, looking pretty nice :)

[TheLady]

Hi all again :)

There are a slideshow up of the current construction status on a great Yankees blog called Lady at the Bat.

http://www.ladybatting.com/

The facade work has really progressed in the past 10 days or so it seems (it is getting close to the pedestrian ramps being built by the Right field gate), and there are some nice interior shots as well.

All in all, looking pretty nice :)

Thanks for posting the link, CMart, and for your kind words about my blog. :bowdown:

This looks like a great site. I'll definitely be back to visit and share again!

TheLady

[The Monument]

Great stuff, Lady. I'm planning on going within the next week, I've taken hundreds of photos since the groundbreaking. It's starting to look good.

[CMart]

Thanks for posting the link, CMart, and for your kind words about my blog. :bowdown:

This looks like a great site. I'll definitely be back to visit and share again!

TheLady

You are definitely welcome :) And welcome to the site too; please come back often :)

And the praise for you, by the way, is well deserved; you do a really great job and I am sure am not the only one who appreciates it :)

Keep up the great work :)

[Yankeefan90]

Nice pics, best i've seen in a while. Progress it seems really is starting to pick up. The first base side of the facade skeleton looks almost complete, while the 3rd base side looks about done and ready for installation of the facade. The lower portion of the upper deck is getting the concrete stadia installed, it does seem a bit higher with the stadia but that could be cause the distance of where the picture was taken, but you could definatly see where all the luxury boxes will be installed. Overall looks great.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Check http://community.webshots.com/user/squidpix

That guy takes pictures every so often and posts them, the latest ones being from Opening Day.

how often does this guy post pics? does anyone know?

[nymdan]

how often does this guy post pics? does anyone know?

During the season he took pictures once every month except for July.

There are also pictures from last December, January, and May, so hopefully he'll take some again this offseason.

[yankees82]

here's a quick 30 second clip i found on youtube of the inside of the new stadium captured from the 4 train:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5JItC5ZvOHw (http://youtube.com/watch?v=5JItC5ZvOHw)

[jimmyjimjimz]

here's a quick 30 second clip i found on youtube of the inside of the new stadium captured from the 4 train:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5JItC5ZvOHw (http://youtube.com/watch?v=5JItC5ZvOHw)

nice.

I thought it was illegal to take pics and video on the train now

What other websites have pics of the construction?

I know this site, Yankeetradition.com, that stadium page site that that Mets fan has up, that's all I really know. If anyone knows any other sites, please let me know.

[nymdan]

nice.

I thought it was illegal to take pics and video on the train now

What other websites have pics of the construction?

I know this site, Yankeetradition.com, that stadium page site that that Mets fan has up, that's all I really know. If anyone knows any other sites, please let me know.

Those and Squid's pictures are pretty much the only ones I've seen that have been tracking the progress over time.

[CMart]

Hi all again :)

I have some new stadium news to report.

I am visiting family in New York this week and, when I got in to JFK on Saturday, I forced my brother (who was driving) to go out of his way and go up the Deegan, past Yankee stadium to see the construction live.

Some good news: it looks like they have begun construction on the upper deck along the first base line -- at least what I could tell from the Deegan that is.

Just thought you'd all like to know -- It would be great to get some pictures to confirm all this.

[Yankeefan90]

Hi all again :)

I have some new stadium news to report.

I am visiting family in New York this week and, when I got in to JFK on Saturday, I forced my brother (who was driving) to go out of his way and go up the Deegan, past Yankee stadium to see the construction live.

Some good news: it looks like they have begun construction on the upper deck along the first base line -- at least what I could tell from the Deegan that is.

Just thought you'd all like to know -- It would be great to get some pictures to confirm all this.

If this is definatley what you saw then that is good news indeed. Finally the new stadium is going to start looking like a stadium and not some big construction site. I think the place is going to start looking almost complete within a couple of months.

[NYaDiO]

CMart is correct. I was on my way back from the Holloween Parade last night and construction on the upper decks have started. You can see that they have added the steel frame that will support the precast concrete of the upper deck. This can be seen very nicely from the uptown side of the number 4 train line. I'll try to grab some pics as I pass by through there every day to get to school. I'll try to grab some pics tomorrow.

[Yankeefan90]

CMart is correct. I was on my way back from the Holloween Parade last night and construction on the upper decks have started. You can see that they have added the steel frame that will support the precast concrete of the upper deck. This can be seen very nicely from the uptown side of the number 4 train line. I'll try to grab some pics as I pass by through there every day to get to school. I'll try to grab some pics tomorrow.

This is good news indeed. I'd love to see this. Progress is really moving along at a faster pace more so than during the season. Can't wait to open this stadium, because I have a feeling that on Opening Day 2009 a 27th championship banner is going to be raised, but this is just my feeling not a prediction.

[YanksRule]

I don't have any pictures to support this, but in the Joe Girardi press conference yesterday, during the YES interview he said he toured the new stadium and clubhouse, and the foul poles are up- I actually thought they would take the foul poles from the current Yankee Stadium like Camden Yards took the Memorial Stadium foul poles, but apparently not.

[jimmyjimjimz]

I don't have any pictures to support this, but in the Joe Girardi press conference yesterday, during the YES interview he said he toured the new stadium and clubhouse, and the foul poles are up- I actually thought they would take the foul poles from the current Yankee Stadium like Camden Yards took the Memorial Stadium foul poles, but apparently not.

Maybe, since Yankee Stadium is such a historical place, theyre gonna send the foul poles to the Hall of Fame. How historical was Memorial Stadium? I dont even remember it.

[Gary Dunaier]

Maybe, since Yankee Stadium is such a historical place, theyre gonna send the foul poles to the Hall of Fame.
Naaahhhhh... they'll probably cut them into small pieces and have Steiner sell 'em as framed historical mementoes, like you see with bricks from Ebbets Field and Fenway Park on Shop At Home.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Naaahhhhh... they'll probably cut them into small pieces and have Steiner sell 'em as framed historical mementoes, like you see with bricks from Ebbets Field and Fenway Park on Shop At Home.

That's another possibility. I'd defniately try to buy a piece.

[NYaDiO]

Well here are the few pictures that I could snap up. Hopefully I'll be going back to get some more tomorrow.

[NYaDiO]

And a few more.

[nymdan]

Nice pictures, looking forward to seeing more.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Nice pictures, looking forward to seeing more.

Yeah, me too

[RICHIECOQUI]

i notice the part of the ball park is so very close the the subway station how close is it? it looks like it would hard to a facade on it.

[RichardK]

Interesting how Photobucket kicks the bucket every afternoon it seems.

[NYaDiO]

i notice the part of the ball park is so very close the the subway station how close is it? it looks like it would hard to a facade on it.

It's pretty close but if you see it in person it's just about the same as the current Yankee Stadium.

[NYaDiO]

Also if you look at these picture you'll see where they would be adding the upper facade and it's spaced apart from the train line.
And the platform next to the train line is gonna be removed because thats all sidewalk. So the stadium's distance from the train line has a decent amount of space. You can say the same as the current Yankee Stadium or a few feet more apart.

[jimmyjimjimz]

It really looks like it's so close to the subway platform that you can reach over and touch the beam

[NYaDiO]

It really looks like it's so close to the subway platform that you can reach over and touch the beam

Well you could if you have really really long arms lol. Because when I took those photos I had my hand over the beam and couldnt reach it.

[jimmyjimjimz]

does anyone know where the player's parking is gonna be? I dont think it would be safe if they park in the same lot they do now and they gotta walk over to the new stadium.

[Yankeefan90]

does anyone know where the player's parking is gonna be? I dont think it would be safe if they park in the same lot they do now and they gotta walk over to the new stadium.

In the back of the new Stadium there will be some parking garages. I'm sure the players will have spaces reserved for them on the lower level. Also next to the Stadium there will also be a parking garage. You can see the plans here: http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/nyy_stadium/html/nyy_redevelopment.html#w2007

[jimmyjimjimz]

In the back of the new Stadium there will be some parking garages. I'm sure the players will have spaces reserved for them on the lower level. Also next to the Stadium there will also be a parking garage. You can see the plans here: http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_your_park/nyy_stadium/html/nyy_redevelopment.html#w2007

Thaks for the link. That site is pretty interesting.

[nymdan]

I might go on the Yankee Stadium tour one day this weekend... if I do I'll try to take a comprehensive set of pictures of the new stadium.

[NYaDiO]

They have added the precast concrete for the upper deck seats. I saw this when I was waiting for the train. I also saw the bottom pieces of the foul poles on the left field side wall.

[Yankeefan90]

They have added the precast concrete for the upper deck seats. I saw this when I was waiting for the train. I also saw the bottom pieces of the foul poles on the left field side wall.

Interesting, how far have they gotten with the upper deck since the last batch of pics? Is it down the whole right side of the field or is it still in that one area? I'd like to see new pics of the progress, and I'd like to see how far they've gotten with putting in the outside facade because heard that they were supposed to start by the middle of November putting in the precast concrete and granite arched windows.

[NYaDiO]

Interesting, how far have they gotten with the upper deck since the last batch of pics? Is it down the whole right side of the field or is it still in that one area? I'd like to see new pics of the progress, and I'd like to see how far they've gotten with putting in the outside facade because heard that they were supposed to start by the middle of November putting in the precast concrete and granite arched windows.

I saw one row headed down. And then a gap and another row. I'll try to snap up some pictures tomorrow to show you guys the progress.

[Yankeefan90]

I saw one row headed down. And then a gap and another row. I'll try to snap up some pictures tomorrow to show you guys the progress.

Interesting, pics would be great. Wonder why they're splitting the building of the upper deck like that. All well, progress is progress no matter how you want to look at it.

[jimmyjimjimz]

does anyone know which lots theyre keeping from the current stadium?

[Gary Dunaier]

From flickr.com, here's an aerial view of the two Yankee Stadiums. Photo, taken Sat 11-03-07 (a week ago), was posted by "metasequoia917."

[nymdan]

From flickr.com, here's an aerial view of the two Yankee Stadiums. Photo, taken Sat 11-03-07 (a week ago), was posted by "metasequoia917."



Nice find. Here's a picture taken 11/7 showing the steel for the upper deck.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Constructofyankstadium.JPG

I'll be over there today.. I plan on taking pictures unless it's raining too hard to do so.

[jimmyjimjimz]

From flickr.com, here's an aerial view of the two Yankee Stadiums. Photo, taken Sat 11-03-07 (a week ago), was posted by "metasequoia917."



It's actually starting to look like a stadium now, thank God. I can't wait to see how far they get this time next year.

[Yankeefan90]

It's actually starting to look like a stadium now, thank God. I can't wait to see how far they get this time next year.

It'll probably look much like the Nationals Stadium looks. Where the grass is being put in and the overall construction will be rapping up and basically you'll see the inside designs being started or finished. I think this will look almost complete by the middle of June or July.

[nymdan]

11/10/07


New and old stadiums








Steel for top upper deck








Top and bottom upper decks, suite level, club level

[nymdan]

First precast risers for top upper deck installed


Outer facade along River Ave
















The Great Hall

[nymdan]

[nymdan]

If anybody wants to see the high-res versions, they're up on Webshots with the Citi Field pictures. Here's the album. http://community.webshots.com/album/561395168mERmTA

[Yankeefan90]

Great pics. The stadium looks great. For some reason it looks like the constuction has sped up since the end of the season.

[jimmyjimjimz]

It'll probably look much like the Nationals Stadium looks. Where the grass is being put in and the overall construction will be rapping up and basically you'll see the inside designs being started or finished. I think this will look almost complete by the middle of June or July.

it's amazing how people were saying they don't think it's gonna be ready till after the 2009 season starts just because City Field looked more done.

[NYaDiO]

Awesome pics dan. You beat me to it hahaha. But those were beautiful. Thanks for sharing them.

[nymdan]

Awesome pics dan. You beat me to it hahaha. But those were beautiful. Thanks for sharing them.

Definitely keep yours coming. I probably won't be over there again until the Mets visit Yankee Stadium next year.

[Yankeefan90]

Can you guys get pics of inside the stadium or is this very hard to do? Because I'd love to see the progress inside.

[nymdan]

Can you guys get pics of inside the stadium or is this very hard to do? Because I'd love to see the progress inside.

It's virtually impossible to do, since at street level everything is boarded up so you can't see anything. It's much harder to get exterior pictures there than at Citi, let alone interior pictures.

Shots like this, where I zoomed in as far as I could, are pretty much the best chance you'll get to see inside until the Yankees decide to send a photographer out there.

[Yankeefan90]

It's virtually impossible to do, since at street level everything is boarded up so you can't see anything. It's much harder to get exterior pictures there than at Citi, let alone interior pictures.

Shots like this, where I zoomed in as far as I could, are pretty much the best chance you'll get to see inside until the Yankees decide to send a photographer out there.


Which is basically never, or every 3 months. The Yankees are very lazy with showing the progress of thier new stadium. I think that 2008 will change that since it'll be the last year of this stadium.

[nymdan]

Which is basically never, or every 3 months. The Yankees are very lazy with showing the progress of thier new stadium. I think that 2008 will change that since it'll be the last year of this stadium.

I think there will be a lot more focus on the closing of the current stadium than the opening of the new one. You might be right that they'll start taking more pictures next year, but I wouldn't be suprised if they didn't.

[Yankeefan90]

I think there will be a lot more focus on the closing of the current stadium than the opening of the new one. You might be right that they'll start taking more pictures next year, but I wouldn't be suprised if they didn't.

I wouldn't be surprised either, but I think as a result the focus on the closing of the current stadium will heighten excitement for the New Yankee Stadium. I can't wait personally for this new Stadium, and alot of fans will be excited, opening day I know the Yes network will probably run a video on the New Yankee Stadium, and the last game there will be a big video documenting the history of the current Stadium. I don't know how or what I'm gonna spend but I'm going to try to get tics to the last game of the Stadium.

[The Monument]

Good shots, Dan. I went today-sunday the 11th-and took about 40 pix, many the same as yours. It is getting very difficult to see inside, and security won't even consider letting you in. I'm working on getting into some of the buildings in the immediate area and getting up to the roof or as close as I can. I was actually able to do this last August on Groundbreaking day.

[nymdan]

It is getting very difficult to see inside, and security won't even consider letting you in.

Of course they won't let you in, but all of the security guards were actually very nice about letting me shoot through the gates they were standing by, stepping aside for a few moments to let me get a few shots.

[jimmyjimjimz]

I wouldn't be surprised either, but I think as a result the focus on the closing of the current stadium will heighten excitement for the New Yankee Stadium. I can't wait personally for this new Stadium, and alot of fans will be excited, opening day I know the Yes network will probably run a video on the New Yankee Stadium, and the last game there will be a big video documenting the history of the current Stadium. I don't know how or what I'm gonna spend but I'm going to try to get tics to the last game of the Stadium.

Probably all year theyre gonna have a video about the current stadium running before the games. It's gonna be relly hard to get tickets to the last game. I'm gonna try, but I doubt I'll get them. I wanna at least go to the last reular season game. The last playoff game (if they make it) is gonna be basically impossible to get. I'm 99.9% sure of that. Also, theyre probably gonna have "Yankee Stadium moments" running on YES like they have the Yankees classics clips. It's gonna be sad to see the original stadium go down, but it's gonna be a new experience when the new stadium opens. I feel bad for kids like my little cousin who probably won't be old enough to remember Yankee Stadium (he's 8). I really wanna bring him on a tour of the stadium before it closes.

[nymdan]

Probably all year theyre gonna have a video about the current stadium running before the games. It's gonna be relly hard to get tickets to the last game. I'm gonna try, but I doubt I'll get them. I wanna at least go to the last reular season game. The last playoff game (if they make it) is gonna be basically impossible to get. I'm 99.9% sure of that. Also, theyre probably gonna have "Yankee Stadium moments" running on YES like they have the Yankees classics clips. It's gonna be sad to see the original stadium go down, but it's gonna be a new experience when the new stadium opens. I feel bad for kids like my little cousin who probably won't be old enough to remember Yankee Stadium (he's 8). I really wanna bring him on a tour of the stadium before it closes.

The last regular season game is the one that will have all of the ceremonies and will be really hard to get. There's no way of knowing that any given playoff game would definitely be the last game at YS unless it's game 7 of the World Series. There will definitely be a higher markup than usual on the playoff games because people will want to be there for the last game, but since there's really no way of knowing, they might not be that much more expensive than the normal playoff game.

[alpineinc]

Killer pics as usual! That first view coming over the bridge will be awesome when the stadium is complete.

[Yankeefan90]

Probably all year theyre gonna have a video about the current stadium running before the games. It's gonna be relly hard to get tickets to the last game. I'm gonna try, but I doubt I'll get them. I wanna at least go to the last reular season game. The last playoff game (if they make it) is gonna be basically impossible to get. I'm 99.9% sure of that. Also, theyre probably gonna have "Yankee Stadium moments" running on YES like they have the Yankees classics clips. It's gonna be sad to see the original stadium go down, but it's gonna be a new experience when the new stadium opens. I feel bad for kids like my little cousin who probably won't be old enough to remember Yankee Stadium (he's 8). I really wanna bring him on a tour of the stadium before it closes.

I'm not gonna go to the post-season games, as much as I would love to experiance it, they're way too expensive. The last game to me is very important because it's only going to come once. That's the game I wouldn't be shy to spend $200-$300 for bleacher seats. That game is just extremely important in my opinion and I'd love to tell my kids I was at the last regular season game in Yankee Stadium. If the Yanks make it the WS and there is a game 7 and the Yanks win it do you think they'll let the fans run across the field like they did in the 70's?

[Yankeefan90]

Killer pics as usual! That first view coming over the bridge will be awesome when the stadium is complete.

I love that shot of the stadium coming off the bridge. It's almost like this medieval scene of crossing over a bridge to the castle. Truly a magnifacant sight, one that'll make a nice postcard.

[jimmyjimjimz]

I'm not gonna go to the post-season games, as much as I would love to experiance it, they're way too expensive. The last game to me is very important because it's only going to come once. That's the game I wouldn't be shy to spend $200-$300 for bleacher seats. That game is just extremely important in my opinion and I'd love to tell my kids I was at the last regular season game in Yankee Stadium. If the Yanks make it the WS and there is a game 7 and the Yanks win it do you think they'll let the fans run across the field like they did in the 70's?

I was actually thinking about that yesterday. They better let people run accross the field. I'd definately do it if I go.

[Yankeefan90]

I was actually thinking about that yesterday. They better let people run accross the field. I'd definately do it if I go.

If I was the people in charge of the Stadium, a game 7 victory would mean the field would be half ripped up, and by that point who cares. But knowing the Yankees, and baseball in general, nobody should get that dirt for free, if you let ppl run across the field you lose profit from selling off the dirt.

[Gary Dunaier]

You can bet there will be plenty of police and "security" on hand for the final regular season game at Yankee Stadium, and if the Yankees go into the post-season the number of police and "security" will be increased.

I don't think any of the fans running onto the field in 1977 had dollar signs in their eyes, they were just happy their team won and they wanted a special memento of the occasion.

On the other hand, the difference between now and then is that the sports memorabilia market has emerged to such an extent that there's more of a known value for authentic stadium dirt, not to mention the bases and home plate, so if they were to allow the fans to run onto the field it could get a little more violent. As much as I hate to say it, there is a legitimate public safety concern.

[Yankeefan90]

You can bet there will be plenty of police and "security" on hand for the final regular season game at Yankee Stadium, and if the Yankees go into the post-season the number of police and "security" will be increased.

I don't think any of the fans running onto the field in 1977 had dollar signs in their eyes, they were just happy their team won and they wanted a special memento of the occasion.

On the other hand, the difference between now and then is that the sports memorabilia market has emerged to such an extent that there's more of a known value for authentic stadium dirt, not to mention the bases and home plate, so if they were to allow the fans to run onto the field it could get a little more violent. As much as I hate to say it, there is a legitimate public safety concern.

All of your points are good ones and very valid ones. I didn't think of the public safety concern about running onto the field. Also with hieghtened security it'll be pretty hard to do anything. Good Points!!:highfive:

[YanksRule]

I love that shot of the stadium coming off the bridge. It's almost like this medieval scene of crossing over a bridge to the castle. Truly a magnifacant sight, one that'll make a nice postcard.

Yeah, how weird will it be seeing (almost the look of) the pre-renovated Yankee Stadium standing next to the post-renovated Yankee Stadium once the facade goes up? That will be a very cool photo by this time next year

[Gary Dunaier]

If you can get a copy of the Yankees 2007 ALDS program, there's a two-page spread showing an awesome aerial view of the two stadiums, with each one getting its own page.

[David Atkatz]

Yeah, how weird will it be seeing (almost the look of) the pre-renovated Yankee Stadium standing next to the post-renovated Yankee Stadium once the facade goes up? That will be a very cool photo by this time next year

Why do you think the new Stadium looks anything like the original? They keep talking about re-creating the original "limestone facade." The original facade was not limestone, it was poured concrete.

And, BTW, the facade of the old Stadium is the "pre-renovated" facade. It's just been sprayed with a light coating of pebbly concrete. Other than that, it's completely original.

[Kentucky Bomber]

Having spent much time in the "original stadium", that is the one built in 1923 before it was renovated in 1976, I can tell you that it's replacement is long overdue. I visit only occasionally now, but the experience of seeing a Yankees game is pleasant when you are outside the Stadium, soaking in the ambience of the gameday neighborhood (that won't change) and when you are actually in your seat, albeit with knees to chest in your no-legroom chair. Everything else about being in the building is antiquated, even with the renovations. Try going to the bathroom while the game is in progress.

More relevantly, the field upon which Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio and Mantle played is long gone. The field is something like 12 feet lower, so if you want to imagine the Babe at bat he would be floating in the air about 10 feet behind home plate in foul territory. The facade is gone, mimicked poorly by the design on the bleacher wall. The upper deck is higher and further back. The outfield walls are shallower.

Most of you who are mourning the passing of the ballpark have no idea what is was like to sit in the old ballpark in a seat that was likely obstructed by a support pole, with few amenities for the average fan, much less luxury items. That's why it was renovated in the first place. When those renovations came in the historic place was gone. I could understand getting upset if the yanks moved to the West side, or God forbid, Jersey. But the ghosts will happily go across the street. Yogi will hold a seance.

Here's an aerial view of the construction from this week....

[JohnCropp]

Having spent much time in the "original stadium", that is the one built in 1923 before it was renovated in 1976, I can tell you that it's replacement is long overdue. I visit only occasionally now, but the experience of seeing a Yankees game is pleasant when you are outside the Stadium, soaking in the ambience of the gameday neighborhood (that won't change) and when you are actually in your seat, albeit with knees to chest in your no-legroom chair. Everything else about being in the building is antiquated, even with the renovations. Try going to the bathroom while the game is in progress.

More relevantly, the field upon which Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio and Mantle played is long gone. The field is something like 12 feet lower, so if you want to imagine the Babe at bat he would be floating in the air about 10 feet behind home plate in foul territory. The facade is gone, mimicked poorly by the design on the bleacher wall. The upper deck is higher and further back. The outfield walls are shallower.

Most of you who are mourning the passing of the ballpark have no idea what is was like to sit in the old ballpark in a seat that was likely obstructed by a support pole, with few amenities for the average fan, much less luxury items. That's why it was renovated in the first place. When those renovations came in the historic place was gone. I could understand getting upset if the yanks moved to the West side, or God forbid, Jersey. But the ghosts will happily go across the street. Yogi will hold a seance.


When I took the tour a couple of years ago, I spent the whole time imagining what the stadium looked like when Ruth, Mantle, DiMaggio, etc. played there and was very disappointed that the inside of the stadium looked nothing like it did back then. The most exciting moment for me was waiting on the ramps for the guide because I knew that they were the same ones that had been climbed by the fans who saw Ruth, Mantle, DiMaggio, etc.!

[David Atkatz]

Having spent much time in the "original stadium", that is the one built in 1923 before it was renovated in 1976, I can tell you that it's replacement is long overdue. I visit only occasionally now, but the experience of seeing a Yankees game is pleasant when you are outside the Stadium, soaking in the ambience of the gameday neighborhood (that won't change) and when you are actually in your seat, albeit with knees to chest in your no-legroom chair. Everything else about being in the building is antiquated, even with the renovations. Try going to the bathroom while the game is in progress.

More relevantly, the field upon which Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio and Mantle played is long gone. The field is something like 12 feet lower, so if you want to imagine the Babe at bat he would be floating in the air about 10 feet behind home plate in foul territory. The facade is gone, mimicked poorly by the design on the bleacher wall. The upper deck is higher and further back. The outfield walls are shallower.

Most of you who are mourning the passing of the ballpark have no idea what is was like to sit in the old ballpark in a seat that was likely obstructed by a support pole, with few amenities for the average fan, much less luxury items. That's why it was renovated in the first place. When those renovations came in the historic place was gone. I could understand getting upset if the yanks moved to the West side, or God forbid, Jersey. But the ghosts will happily go across the street. Yogi will hold a seance.

I was born and grew up in the Bronx, within walking distance of the Stadium, and went to my first game there in 1959, when I was eight. My friends and I would attend about 25 games/year for about the next ten years.

So I remember the original Stadium quite well.

The Stadium was changed quite a bit in 1973-75, but much of the original structure remains. The upper deck is not higher and farther back, The first twenty rows or so are original; the back of the deck was extended to counterbalance the weight of the front rows.

you know, in the 1950s the entire interior of the White House was ripped out, a steel frame added, and an entire new interior built. Only the outside walls of the White House are original, and even they have been changed some. Is "the historic place gone"? Would it be OK, then, to build a new White House accross the street, and tear down the current one? I think most people would answer "no."

The percentage of "original" Yankee Stadium remaining is much greater than the percentage of "original" White House.

And as far as the West Side of Manhattan goes, the Yankees began on the Upper West Side, in Washington Heights, at Hilltop Park. And Babe Ruth began his Yankee career on the Upper West Side, at the Polo Grounds. The West Side has as much historic claim on the franchise as the Bronx does. Still no reason to tear down the Stadium.

(In fact, Ruth was a lifelong resident of the Upper West Side--he began at the Ansonia Hotel on Broadway and 72nd Street in 1920, and was living at 110 Riverside Drive when he died.)

(And the fact that the bathrooms are crowded, and you can't take a leak at your convenience is not much of a reason for tearing down an historical structure.)

[Kentucky Bomber]

The upper deck is not higher and farther back, The first twenty rows or so are original; the back of the deck was extended to counterbalance the weight of the front rows.

So unless you are a box seat holder you are not sitting in the original stadium. And the upper portions of the upper deck are higher than original, and since they are not covered by a roof, are more dizzying and less connected with the field.


you know, in the 1950s the entire interior of the White House was ripped out, a steel frame added, and an entire new interior built. Only the outside walls of the White House are original, and even they have been changed some. Is "the historic place gone"? Would it be OK, then, to build a new White House accross the street, and tear down the current one? I think most people would answer "no."


The White House is the residence of a single person, not the entertainment center for millions. A truly specious argument. I look forward to its renovation on 1/20/08 however.

The most significant part of a ballpark is the field. That is where history is made. The field at Yankee Stadium is twelve feet lower, ten feet forward and configured in a completely different manner. Yankee Stadium as it exists is a 1970's ballpark, thankfully saved from cookie cutterdom by the bankruptcy of the city in the 1970's, but not the classic ballpark it was. Sic transit gloria.

[David Atkatz]

A truly specious argument.

It most certainly is not a specious argument. The White House is an historic structure, and a symbolic structure as well. As--although to a lesser degree--is Yankee Stadium.


I look forward to its renovation on 1/20/08 however.

As do I!!! (From your mouth to God's ear.)

[CMart]

As do I!!! (From your mouth to God's ear.)

And then God said in reply, "Wow, you all just need to let it go already..."

[iconcepts]

It would be impossible for opening day in the new stadium to ever compare to the charm of opening day in 1923, when Babe Ruth led his Yankee team onto the field at what was then the new Yankee Stadium:

[JohnCropp]

The White House... I look forward to its renovation on 1/20/08 however.

:clapping:clapping:clapping

[David Atkatz]

And then God said in reply, "Wow, you all just need to let it go already..."

Let what go?

[stlfan]

The White House is the residence of a single person, not the entertainment center for millions. A truly specious argument. I look forward to its renovation on 1/20/08 however.[/i]

Sorry to tell you but this "renovation" won't take place until 1/20/09...the election is in '08.

Now let's get back to talking about Yankee Stadium

[nymdan]

It would be impossible for opening day in the new stadium to ever compare to the charm of opening day in 1923, when Babe Ruth led his Yankee team onto the field at what was then the new Yankee Stadium:

Well, it looks like the $270 million man will be able to lead his team into the $1 billion stadium

[nymdan]

From Ask Anthony (http://www.newsday.com/sports/ny-askanthony1117,0,2086701.htmlstory)on Newsday.com:

Q: Anthony. There could be a BIG PROBLEM in the bleachers at New Yankee Stadium. The centerfield restaurant appears to block the view of people sitting in the adjacent bleachers, up to half the playing field. So those sitting next to the restaurant in rightfield could not see Derek Jeter at shortstop and the other players on that side. And the people in leftfield have the same problem in reverse. Can anyone make this known to the Steinbrenners?

This guy might actually have a very good point. If you're sitting towards the back of the RF bleachers, all the way to the right (underneath the Poland Springs ad), A LOT of the field might be obstructed by the restaurant.

[David Atkatz]

Guess what?

The Stadium isn't being built for the people in the bleachers.

It's being built for the people in the restaurant. (And the luxury boxes.)

[nymdan]

The good news is that the people in the bleachers will probably be so drunk they won't realize they can't see half the field.

[jimmyjimjimz]

From Ask Anthony (http://www.newsday.com/sports/ny-askanthony1117,0,2086701.htmlstory)on Newsday.com:


This guy might actually have a very good point. If you're sitting towards the back of the RF bleachers, all the way to the right (underneath the Poland Springs ad), A LOT of the field might be obstructed by the restaurant.


wow, I didn't even realize that. Maybe they won't open those seats unless it's a guarenteed sellout, like against the Mets or Boston or Old Timer's Day or playoff games. Maybe it just looks like that in the pic, but when the stadium opens, it's gonna be different. We'll see when they open the stadium. Most of the time when they build buildings, they don't look EXACTLY like they do in the pictures, anyway.

[finch5682]

i talked to a few people about the restaurant and they liked the idea.. i myself hate it.. i got to the games to sit im my damn seat w a dog and a beer and to watch the yanks. but i guess its all about money.. ugh. it takes away from the yankee stadium feel.

[Urbanshocker13]

The good news is that the people in the bleachers will probably be so drunk they won't realize they can't see half the field.

If they keep the same rules they probally won't be that drunk, No beer allowed in the Bleachers. The pre-game beer buzz can't last the whole game!http://www.baseball-fever.com/images/attach/gif.gif

[Gary Dunaier]

The pre-game beer buzz can't last the whole game!
Not only that... all of the sports bars on River Avenue that are now across the street (Stan's, the bowling alley, and the one next to the Apple Bank) will be further away, so you'll have an extra block to walk off your beer buzz.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Not only that... all of the sports bars on River Avenue that are now across the street (Stan's, the bowling alley, and the one next to the Apple Bank) will be further away, so you'll have an extra block to walk off your beer buzz.

Maybe all those places are gonna move up a block. It would be nice if they did.

[dabigyankeeman]

The yankees now have spectacular pictures of the construciton on their site. Really showing a lot now.

I still think the Mets stadium is so much neater, and they are doing something i really wish the Yankees would do, they are allowing you to buy bricks on the ground right by the main entrance and have them engraved. The Yankees still have time to do something like this, I emailed them and suggested they do either that or in an area where there are large blank wall spaces, metal plaques could be put up with engraved sayings. Since i couldnt do a non-existant (so far) Yankees brick or plaque, i bought one at Cititfield, but did not mention the Mets on it. Coming from New York, its just a general statement about my feelings on New York with my name at the bottom. Its 8" x 8" which is a really good size. Of course i would have loved to put some Yankees propaganda on it, but the Mets have total control of whether or not they will allow your saying, so i couldnt do it. How about we get an email compaign going to the Yankees to do this - it would have to done fast or else it would be too late. Go for it guys, start sending those emails, boy would i love to have some Yankee comments and my name on Yankee Stadium!

[Elvis]

The yankees now have spectacular pictures of the construciton on their site. Really showing a lot now.


Where? I only see an August update as the latest.

[dabigyankeeman]

Where? I only see an August update as the latest.

You are right, i didnt say they were totally current, i said they were awesome. I thought they really looked good and showed a lot more than we can take ourselves, but yes, its the August update.

[Yankeefan90]

You are right, i didnt say they were totally current, i said they were awesome. I thought they really looked good and showed a lot more than we can take ourselves, but yes, its the August update.

It would be nice if they updated the photos as often as the people who take the photos here. I'd love to see the interesting areas of the new stadium, especially inside. But the website barely ever updates the photos.

[stlfan]

In regards to the talk on here about it looking like certain parts of the bleachers won't have full view of the field, it's hard to tell from the angle of these renderings how much of the field won't be visible. I don't know if it was in this thread or not, and I have been searching for it, but I know someone has posted an image of a line drawing diagram of the field and field level seating arangements for the new Yankee Stadium. It is black and white and is as if you were looking directly down on the stadium. I know the drawing shows the area in question and where the restaurant will be. If anyone knows which image I am talking about, please repost it. It's been driving me crazy. Thanks.