New Yankee Stadium construction

[cgcoyne2]

Those aren't the bleachers... those seats are in the extreme left field end of the Field Boxes. Those seats are $90 a pop. Here's a higher view of the same scene... it's not the same game as the first photo, but there's still a camera guy positioned right in front of the paying customers...


(Photo taken August 30, 2006. © Gary Dunaier.
Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2338888159/in/set-72157604138102797/))

Damn you Gary!!!! You got me again. You're quickly becoming my nemisis!!!!

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA

Of course, I'm just kidding. I honestly thought it was the bleachers and I made a very unkind remark. I'm sorry, I'll go now...

[cgcoyne2]

Repeat post

[YanksRule]

Those box seats are obviously the worst value in Major League Baseball. The value won't be much better a couple of feet away from the bleachers in the new park.

The value will actually be worse in the new park.. In CYS, people in the box seats have the opportunity to walk around the entire park to get different views, go to monument park and have access to the other amenities... not to say that is worth CLOSE to $90, especially when the bleachers are so much less, but at least there is a difference in the experience.

In the new stadium, the bleachers will be able to walk around the entire park and see monument park also (at least I think so..), so the only amenities they are missing out on compared to the field level seats is that extra set of shops. Oh, and cupholders

[The Huckleberry]

Received my mail today and still no envelope from the Yankees. Has anyone else not received the package yet?

[YanksRule]

Received my mail today and still no envelope from the Yankees. Has anyone else not received the package yet?

I haven't checked my mail today yet, but so far I haven't received it either

[YanksRule]

Maybe it's just the rendering, but doesn't it look like that seat in the corner that I circled, that costs $75 will not be able to see centerfield due to the bleachers? I mean, even from this rendering, the very edge of centerfield is cut off, and that circled seat will be cut off way more than this... and the handicapped "seats" above it behind the grate will have it even worse, although they may be able to peek above the wall, then they will just have the backs of people to look at...

[baseballman1243]

Yes I received my package yesterday.

[The Huckleberry]

Is there anyone else out there who received their mail delivery today but still hasn't received the package from the Yankees? Just want to know if I should call them (ugh) or not.

[Yankees12]

Maybe it's just the rendering, but doesn't it look like that seat in the corner that I circled, that costs $75 will not be able to see centerfield due to the bleachers? I mean, even from this rendering, the very edge of centerfield is cut off, and that circled seat will be cut off way more than this... and the handicapped "seats" above it behind the grate will have it even worse, although they may be able to peek above the wall, then they will just have the backs of people to look at...

NYS has a pretty bad obstructed views. Of course, there's the bleachers around the CF restaurant, but there's also the seats near that wall (in both RF and LF), as well as the very end of the bleachers in LF (not sure about RF) that are partially obstructed by the second deck of the stadium (that only affects the last few seats in the bleachers in the upper half of the bleachers though).

They should have built a little more space in between that wall and the beginning of the seats though - maybe a wide aisle or just a small patch of grass up against the wall or something. It's certainly a fixable problem, but apparently they were just trying to stuff in seats anywhere they can, and managed to fit in high priced obstructed view seats at that.

[Wall-E]

What happened to the photos?

[seeknay22]

I'm sick of people whinning about the CF obstruction..

if you don't like it.. don't sit there! it's as simple as that.

and maybe the Yankees will get the picture.

[SparkyL]

I'm sick of people whinning about the CF obstruction..

if you don't like it.. don't sit there! it's as simple as that.

and maybe the Yankees will get the picture.

If they don't sell the seats a obstucted - the whinning will turn to screaming - by the people who bought those seats.

Remember, those of us on this board have torn NYS apart and rebuilt it to see what it will be like; and even then it took us a bit to realize that this obstruction existed.

Now picture fans buying tickets looking at a 2-D seating diagram . . . and then their reaction when the get to their seats..

Another example - I took my family to the Billy Joel "Last Play at Shea," - it cost me $450 face value. I had tickets in what would be their Tier Box down the LF line. On the seating diagram they looked like very good seats. When we get there we found that they had 4 tall speaker towers on the field - with large speakers and a spot light on top of each. Also turns out that the top of one of these towers was directly in our line of sight - completely covering Mr. Joel. And add to that, most of the night that spot light was shining right at us. Whinning indeed. At least at broadway theaters, obstructed seats have e reduced price.

[SparkyL]

Maybe it's just the rendering, but doesn't it look like that seat in the corner that I circled, that costs $75 will not be able to see centerfield due to the bleachers? I mean, even from this rendering, the very edge of centerfield is cut off, and that circled seat will be cut off way more than this... and the handicapped "seats" above it behind the grate will have it even worse, although they may be able to peek above the wall, then they will just have the backs of people to look at...

You know, the one thing that the Yankees really harped on in selling the benefits of NYS was the bad sight lines at CYS and how they were going to be near-perfect in NYS . . . .

[seeknay22]

[Mattingly85MVP]

Just got home and saw the relocation pack in my mailbox...it comes with the dvd of the new stadium that the Yankees gave out as a giveaway last week...details all the benefits of each ticket plan and seating levels...also does a comparison between the current and new stadium with amenities along with seating charts from both parks. Several pages of frequently asked questions and so on.

[SparkyL]

Just got home and saw the relocation pack in my mailbox...it comes with the dvd of the new stadium that the Yankees gave out as a giveaway last week...details all the benefits of each ticket plan and seating levels...also does a comparison between the current and new stadium with amenities along with seating charts from both parks. Several pages of frequently asked questions and so on.

Did it come with any type of booklet with pics of the new stadium? I received an real nice booklet from the Devils when the Pru Center opened.

[SparkyL]

Yet another field box blind spot @$85. They really got wall happy in the bleacher section.

I would hate to be in that last row seat.

[GordonGecko]

Got my relo book in the mail, nothing new to report. I just wish the mailman hadn't crammed it in half into my mail box, now I have a wedge shaped relocation guide :hp

[Mattingly85MVP]

Did it come with any type of booklet with pics of the new stadium? I received an real nice booklet from the Devils when the Pru Center opened.

Yes, 44 page booklet with plenty of pics and the same old sales pitch from Lonn Trost and company...the dvd was a nice touch though, saved me from buying it on ebay

[GordonGecko]

Ok here's the deal on relocation from the guide:

Season Ticket Holders and "A"-plan holders are going to automatically be assigned season tickets in the new Yankee Stadium in a location that's most similar to their current location. The holders either choose to accept or decline. If you decline you get put in the season ticket pool

"B"-plan (46 games) holders are going to automatically be assigned the 41-game plan in the next best sections available and closest to your survey preferences after all the season ticket plans. The holders either choose to accept or decline. If you decline you get put in the 41-game pool.

All other plan holders are going to automatically be assigned to a similar plan in the next best sections available after everyone else. The holders either choose to accept or decline. If you decline you get put in the partial plans pool

You can also choose to be placed in a pool by requesting a downgrade or upgrade. Each pool will give the best seats according to your survey to licensees based on seniority.

That's about it

[YankeeFanBx]

Any new pictures of the NYS floating around anywhere?

[SparkyL]

Ok here's the deal on relocation from the guide:

Season Ticket Holders and "A"-plan holders are going to automatically be assigned season tickets in the new Yankee Stadium in a location that's most similar to their current location. The holders either choose to accept or decline. If you decline you get put in the season ticket pool

"B"-plan (46 games) holders are going to automatically be assigned the 41-game plan in the next best sections available and closest to your survey preferences after all the season ticket plans. The holders either choose to accept or decline. If you decline you get put in the 41-game pool.

All other plan holders are going to automatically be assigned to a similar plan in the next best sections available after everyone else. The holders either choose to accept or decline. If you decline you get put in the partial plans pool

You can also choose to be placed in a pool by requesting a downgrade or upgrade. Each pool will give the best seats according to your survey to licensees based on seniority.

That's about it

Thanks for the info.

One observation - since all of the partial plan tickets are now consolidated in a small section of the park, I would expect that the odds of getting good seats will be nil.

A question - if in theory you are presented with the best available seats per your plan and your preferences, what would be the value of declining and going into the pool?

[Gooseamania]

does anybody have a picture of the concourse that goes behind the scoreboard in centerfield? i had heard that fans would be able to walk all the way around the stadium but i haven't seen any pictures thus far, thanks ahead of time.

[spiderico]

Just comparing some views and prices:

$85 (top picture)

$25 (bottom picture)

[spiderico]

$12 (top picture)
$85 (bottom picture)

[yankies4life]

$12 (top picture)
$85 (bottom picture)


and yet every seat will sell out even with some of these crazy views. i guess that just goes to show that you dont need to have a lot of money to get a good view to watch a baseball game

[YanksRule]

Just comparing some views and prices

I wonder what the airflow will be in field box 107, and the sections around it.. I know in the current stadium, the back rows of the loge and main reserved, especially behind the plate, gets rediculously hot from the air getting trapped there. I remember during the ALDS last year sitting in the last row of the loge and the heat/humidity was so bad, even though the temperature outside was maybe in the low 50s.

I know the new stadium is way more open to the concourses, so I don't THINK it should be a problem...

[YankeeFanBx]

PICTURES PLEASE :hp:banghead::eek::cap::)

[ruthianpower328]

Yeah, please, there's already a seating and ticket price thread somewhere else. I want some pictures. I passed by the stadium, and it's come a long way in a week. They are officially working on the field and the mound and diamong and everything is laid out.

[GordonGecko]

Word out that the city is now hiring the demolition companies for current Yankee Stadium
http://www.baseball-fever.com/showpost.php?p=1304763&postcount=281

[six4three]

Interesting. I'm wary of reading too much into those, but it looks like the bat might be taken down after all.

[Wall-E]

We need pictures!!!!!

[doctor_gogol]

Yeah, but the $85 ticket gets you closer to the action!

[SparkyL]

Yeah, please, there's already a seating and ticket price thread somewhere else. I want some pictures. I passed by the stadium, and it's come a long way in a week. They are officially working on the field and the mound and diamong and everything is laid out.

How did you see into the stadium to see the field? And I gather you couldn't snap a few pics . . .

[Cool Papa B.]

I'm gonna be around NYS on Monday. Hopefully someone will give me a tour of the new ballpark.

By the way, has anyone seen the sports show hosted by Bryant Gumbel? He discussed the new stadiums being built by the Yankees, Mets, Jets & Giants. And why ticket prices are going to be so high, particularly in Citifield & NYS.
He brought up some really good points.

[SparkyL]

Word out that the city is now hiring the demolition companies for current Yankee Stadium
http://www.baseball-fever.com/showpost.php?p=1304763&postcount=281

Here is the specific RFQ:

http://www.nycedc.com/Web/AVAILABLEPROJECTS/RFPsRFQsRFEIs/RFQ+Demolition+for+Yankee+Stadium.htm

[Manhattan]

Here is the specific RFQ:

http://www.nycedc.com/Web/AVAILABLEPROJECTS/RFPsRFQsRFEIs/RFQ+Demolition+for+Yankee+Stadium.htm A few days ago I donated all of my 11 (eleven) New York Yankees baseball caps to Goodwill since they did not fit my big head. I will get 1 New York Yankees baseball cap to fit my big head and 1 New York Yankees jacket that will fit me too. I already sent an email to the email address about Old Yankee Stadium to be knocked down. I will to New Yankee Stadium during late July 2009.

[ruthianpower328]

How did you see into the stadium to see the field? And I gather you couldn't snap a few pics . . .

Well, I took the train, that's how I was able to see it. But yeah, I didn't have a camera on me and it's too fast anyway. But I know that now it definitely looks like a ballpark now. The stripe patterns are on the outfield and the mound is and diamond are mapped out. I guess it's soil or sod or something. It has to grow right? How long you thing it will be, and can anyone confirm that what I'm seeing is sod, its a grayish color and looks between soil and pebbles. It's no longer dirt anymore.

[Wall-E]

A few days ago I donated all of my 11 (eleven) New York Yankees baseball caps to Goodwill since they did not fit my big head. I will get 1 New York Yankees baseball cap to fit my big head and 1 New York Yankees jacket that will fit me too. I already sent an email to the email address about Old Yankee Stadium to be knocked down. I will to New Yankee Stadium during late July 2009.

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[shaneslatts]

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Please little robot, No one can understand that, you will fry every circuit you have trying. So just relax as we might need you for more pics and comments in the future

[shaneslatts]

Yeah, but the $85 ticket gets you closer to the action!



Now thats what I call an obstruction!

[DHYF162]

enough with these renderings, lets see some interior shots of the field taking shape!

[NunuMet]

Well, I took the train, that's how I was able to see it. But yeah, I didn't have a camera on me and it's too fast anyway. But I know that now it definitely looks like a ballpark now. The stripe patterns are on the outfield and the mound is and diamond are mapped out. I guess it's soil or sod or something. It has to grow right? How long you thing it will be, and can anyone confirm that what I'm seeing is sod, its a grayish color and looks between soil and pebbles. It's no longer dirt anymore.

Sod looks like grass ... nice and green and purty ... what you probably saw was the underlayment for the drainage system.

[idontknowthirdbase!]

Well, I took the train, that's how I was able to see it. But yeah, I didn't have a camera on me and it's too fast anyway. But I know that now it definitely looks like a ballpark now. The stripe patterns are on the outfield and the mound is and diamond are mapped out. I guess it's soil or sod or something. It has to grow right? How long you thing it will be, and can anyone confirm that what I'm seeing is sod, its a grayish color and looks between soil and pebbles. It's no longer dirt anymore.

Maybe that's the layer that sits under the grass and helps to provide drainage. It could be that sod will be placed on top of that.

[YanksRule]

I was just looking back at the interior pics, and I don't think this was mentioned before... this pic may be one of the first photos of the New Yankee Stadium that shows the court house in at it's new angle... it's so strange! But it's also nice to see it rising above the frieze like it has for the past 30 years, even if it isn't nearly as prominent as it has been. I wonder if people sitting in at least the grandstand will be able to see it from their seats?

[locke40]

I think the wood armrests are going to look awesome on TV.

[YankeeFanBx]

I think the wood armrests are going to look awesome on TV.


I think me, sitting in that seat ,would look awesome on TV!

[GordonGecko]

I think me, sitting in that seat ,would look awesome on TV!

More awesome, is me sitting in those seats and me in between innings grabbing all the food I can eat for free at the buffet table

[SparkyL]

I think the wood armrests are going to look awesome on TV.

One thing to keep in mind . . those armrests are made out of Teak . . which is from the Amazon rainforest. So much for making NYS "green."

And for the price, I would expect a "Business Class"-styled seat, that could recline, have a footrest, a tray table and a personal TV monitor.

[SparkyL]

I was just looking back at the interior pics, and I don't think this was mentioned before... this pic may be one of the first photos of the New Yankee Stadium that shows the court house in at it's new angle... it's so strange! But it's also nice to see it rising above the frieze like it has for the past 30 years, even if it isn't nearly as prominent as it has been. I wonder if people sitting in at least the grandstand will be able to see it from their seats?

Interestingly, seats in the "lighting section" (at the edge) are less obstructed than the seats in the bleachers by the restuarant.

[TinoM24]

i love the ignore feature

[kingcohn]

i dont know if anyone posted this yet but...

[jimmyjimjimz]

i dont know if anyone posted this yet but...

is that the official seating chart now?

[Swoboda4]

One thing to keep in mind . . those armrests are made out of Teak . . which is from the Amazon rainforest. So much for making NYS "green."

And for the price, I would expect a "Business Class"-styled seat, that could recline, have a footrest, a tray table and a personal TV monitor.

Hey, the Yankees are the Top of the Food Chain. Amazonian Teak cannot hope to aspire to anything more noble than to give its life for the Yankees. Its got something better to do in the jungle? Welcome to the Bronx! I wish we had teak at New Shea. We'd probably name it after "Jackie Robinson", though.

[monkeypants]

i love the ignore feature

Yeah, it's great. But unfortunately, the offending post still shows up when someone else quotes it. We have the technology...

[GordonGecko]

i dont know if anyone posted this yet but...

Yeah it has, check out the 2009 yankee stadium pricing thread. Here's the latest chart with all the prices:

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/components/ballpark/seating_pricing_full_game_plans.pdf

[YanksRule]

One thing to keep in mind . . those armrests are made out of Teak . . which is from the Amazon rainforest. So much for making NYS "green."

And for the price, I would expect a "Business Class"-styled seat, that could recline, have a footrest, a tray table and a personal TV monitor.

Teak isn't from the Amazon... it's from Asia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teak

[YankeeFanBx]

Hey, the Yankees are the Top of the Food Chain. Amazonian Teak cannot hope to aspire to anything more noble than to give its life for the Yankees. Its got something better to do in the jungle? Welcome to the Bronx! I wish we had teak at New Shea. We'd probably name it after "Jackie Robinson", though.

Better you name it for Ron Swoboda, he did so much to change the game of baseball.
And a great Met.

[SparkyL]

Teak isn't from the Amazon... it's from Asia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teak

So it is . . of course, if you google "brazilian teak" you get over 100K results. But in any case, I guess oak wasn't good enough.

[baseballman1243]

How did u know the armrests are made from teak?

[monkeypants]

So it is . . of course, if you google "brazilian teak" you get over 100K results. But in any case, I guess oak wasn't good enough.

TEak is supposed to be particularly weather resistant, so there is a practical concern. But ultimately, who really cares. There are many things to irritate about the new stadium, mainly (in my opinion) that godawful restaurant in CF. The armrests on the $1000 seats is not one of them.

[SparkyL]

How did u know the armrests are made from teak?

From the Yankees Premium site:

[Swoboda4]

Better you name it for Ron Swoboda, he did so much to change the game of baseball.
And a great Met.

I actually meant that crack about the Yankees being top of the food chain. I HATE all this "green" talk. Teak is best used for human comfort, not sitting in the forest. Good for the Yankees.

And Swoboda was both a great Met and Yankee (and a great guy). I couldn't give a flip about Robinson.

[YankeeFanBx]

I actually meant that crack about the Yankees being top of the food chain. I HATE all this "green" talk. Teak is best used for human comfort, not sitting in the forest. Good for the Yankees.

And Swoboda was both a great Met and Yankee (and a great guy). I couldn't give a flip about Robinson.
Nothing against Ron, he is a great guy.
I'm happy the Mets give a flip about Robinson, he did play in NYC for a NL team. :shhh:

[80SHOCK]

Will the Yankees be wearing an inaugural stadium patch next year?

[NYBase]

Will the Yankees be wearing an inaugural stadium patch next year?

I bet they would to make the extra $$$

[BMF]

Hey, the Yankees are the Top of the Food Chain. Amazonian Teak cannot hope to aspire to anything more noble than to give its life for the Yankees. Its got something better to do in the jungle? Welcome to the Bronx! I wish we had teak at New Shea. We'd probably name it after "Jackie Robinson", though.

indeed my brother indeed:rofl:

[BMF]

Nothing against Ron, he is a great guy.
I'm happy the Mets give a flip about Robinson, he did play in NYC for a NL team. :shhh:

I got nothing against J-RO(jackie robinson) but he did not play for us. Its ok to honor the man but why SO much praise for a guy who didnt play for your team. He has a whole rotunda and no recognition for the METS past players.

[Shadly]

I HATE all this "green" talk. Teak is best used for human comfort, not sitting in the forest. Good for the Yankees.



Teak is best used when it is managed correctly so it can rest your arms and renew itself in the forest. But yeah, lets not worry about that and use it all up now, rather than sustain it so more people can enjoy outdoor furniture in the future.

[Captain Cold Nose]

Watch the insults, folks. That includes any four or five letter words you yourself would not want to be called.

Also, as this is a family site, designed for any and all family members to post and observe, please use a little discretion and common sense before posting.

Just be concerned with what you're posting in the context of the actual discussion. Not other people's posts and what could happen to them.

[YankeeFanBx]

I got nothing against J-RO(jackie robinson) but he did not play for us. Its ok to honor the man but why SO much praise for a guy who didnt play for your team. He has a whole rotunda and no recognition for the METS past players.
That's a mistake on the Mets part if they don't do anything to recognize Mets players from the past.
I find it shocking and amazing how easily the past is forgotten, if it didn't involve your team.
The Mets have had some great players , few come to mind as being worthy of having that part of the new stadium named for them. Seaver, would be the strongest candidate that I can think of.
Since the Mets chose to incorporate some elements of Ebbets Field into CitiField , J. Robinson , for his contribution to MLB as well as the Dodgers , is not a bad choice to name that rotunda after.
Just a Yankee fans opinion.

[GordonGecko]

I love JR but the guy did not and will never have anything to do with the Mets short of having played in the same city as them, albeit in a different borough. The closest they have in common is that the Dodgers moved to LA after Robert Moses tried to force Brooklyn to build a stadium in Flushing where Shea currently sits. The rest is history, the Dodges said FU, bolted for the West Coast and took the Giants with them.

[BMF]

That's a mistake on the Mets part if they don't do anything to recognize Mets players from the past.
I find it shocking and amazing how easily the past is forgotten, if it didn't involve your team.
The Mets have had some great players , few come to mind as being worthy of having that part of the new stadium named for them. Seaver, would be the strongest candidate that I can think of.
Since the Mets chose to incorporate some elements of Ebbets Field into CitiField , J. Robinson , for his contribution to MLB as well as the Dodgers , is not a bad choice to name that rotunda after.
Just a Yankee fans opinion.

I AGREE.... BUT they could've gave him something like jackie robinson hall, or named the bridge after him since everything in the building has a name. the rotunda could've been mets rotunda, or even wilpons place LOL..

GORDON GECKO:
[QUOTE]I love JR but the guy did not and will never have anything to do with the Mets short of having played in the same city as them, albeit in a different borough. The closest they have in common is that the Dodgers moved to LA after Robert Moses tried to force Brooklyn to build a stadium in Flushing where Shea currently sits. The rest is history, the Dodges said FU, bolted for the West Coast and took the Giants with them..[QUOTE]

I AGREE..

[YanksRule]

Looks like Bank Of America got the premiere sponsorship the Yankees talked about for the new stadium...

http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2008/09/08/daily10.html

http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/59946

[Shadly]

I love JR but the guy did not and will never have anything to do with the Mets short of having played in the same city as them, albeit in a different borough. The closest they have in common is that the Dodgers moved to LA after Robert Moses tried to force Brooklyn to build a stadium in Flushing where Shea currently sits. The rest is history, the Dodges said FU, bolted for the West Coast and took the Giants with them.

I think the Yankees should dub the Great Hall, George Brett Hall just to be ironic. Or Pine Tar Hall or Hemoroid hall, those both work too.

[SparkyL]

Looks like Bank Of America got the premiere sponsorship the Yankees talked about for the new stadium...

http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2008/09/08/daily10.html

http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/59946

This is as close as it gets to selling the naming rights all together or "Bank of America Field at Yankee Stadium." Signage on Gate 4 could really wreck the classyness of the entrance . .

It also offers the company a vast array of inventory within the new ballpark, which will open next year, including prime signage in and around the park, large signs on the highways around the stadium, prominent exposure on Gate 4, the stadium’s main entrance, several fixed signs on top of the stadium affording an aerial view, a large sign atop the right-field scoreboard, even bigger signage on the back of the scoreboard that will face a new subway stop, signs on interior gates leading to the field, fixed and LED signs inside the stadium and the stadium bowl, permanent dugout branding and behind-the-plate signage and a logo on all Yankees tickets.

It's amazing that after the whole sub-prime fiasco it's only banks chasing these mega deals. I would have preferred adidas sticking around; at least they are sports-related.

[CMart]

Anybody happen to notice that yankees.com has 3 galleries from August up on their site? Or did someone else mention it and I lost it in the flurry of other posts?

Gallery #3 has a few interesting subjects -- blocking off of the field area, installation of the "Yankee Stadium" lettering in left field and, if you look closely, seems like they are testing out the big screen in centerfield (pic #4 in Gallery 3)

[CMart]

This is as close as it gets to selling the naming rights all together or "Bank of America Field at Yankee Stadium." Signage on Gate 4 could really wreck the classyness of the entrance . .

It also offers the company a vast array of inventory within the new ballpark, which will open next year, including prime signage in and around the park, large signs on the highways around the stadium, prominent exposure on Gate 4, the stadium’s main entrance, several fixed signs on top of the stadium affording an aerial view, a large sign atop the right-field scoreboard, even bigger signage on the back of the scoreboard that will face a new subway stop, signs on interior gates leading to the field, fixed and LED signs inside the stadium and the stadium bowl, permanent dugout branding and behind-the-plate signage and a logo on all Yankees tickets.

It's amazing that after the whole sub-prime fiasco it's only banks chasing these mega deals. I would have preferred adidas sticking around; at least they are sports-related.

Well I can totally see the set-up in the last picture happening. That and BoA's logo on the walls in the dugout. Hopefully the text you highlighted is just a list of possibilities and not what actually will happen. I can't see them doing anything on Gate 4 like you suggest -- not after all the attention they devoted when Gate 4 was first being assembled. And I hope to God that they don't mimic Citi Field and put the BoA logo on the top of the upper deck awning. That too would be almost sacrilegious.

No, I am still hoping that they will incorporate such advertising in a less intrusive way -- as they have been claiming they would do all along.

[GordonGecko]

Only the New York Yankees can get away with selling naming rights to Yankee Stadium for $25,000,000+ per year without renaming Yankee Stadium. Sheer Genius, only in America

All I have to say is, DON'T BE CHEAP IN THE OFFSEASON YOU GREEDY ********, BUY US SOMETHING WORTH WATCHING in 2009!! :D

[Gary Dunaier]

I think the Yankees should dub the Great Hall, George Brett Hall just to be ironic. Or Pine Tar Hall or Hemoroid hall, those both work too.

Why not name it after Jeffrey Maier? He did more to help the Yankees in the post-season than Don Mattingly ever did... :hide:

[YankeeFanBx]

In April I opened a new checking account with B of A and got two free tickets to bat day (in the grandstand).
If they make the same offer next season, I open another checking account!!:shhh:

[YanksRule]

In April I opened a new checking account with B of A and got two free tickets to bat day (in the grandstand).
If they make the same offer next season, I open another checking account!!:shhh:

Yeah, and I got legends suites tickets this year through the Extra Bases credit card rewards program they have.. so maybe BoA having it can actually benefit "normal fans" in some ways...

[jimmyjimjimz]

I highly doubt they'll put the signs like that on gate 4. That would look too tacky. Maybe over by the hard rock, they'll have a lot of bank of america signs. I'd say they'll probably put a lot of bank of america signs up INSIDE gate 4. That would make a lot more sense in my opinion.

And they WILL NOT call it bank of america field at Yankee Stadium. Maybe it'll be Yankee Stadium @ Bank of America way or something like that. I highly doubt the bank of america name is gonna come first.

[kingcohn]

..............

[spiderico]

I think the Yankees should dub the Great Hall, George Brett Hall just to be ironic. Or Pine Tar Hall or Hemoroid hall, those both work too.

The Great Mel Hall @ Yankee Stadium

[Yankees12]

Look at the cutout for the dirt around home plate in some of these pictures. It almost looks like it's in the shape of a home plate, like at Comerica Park. I really hope that's not the case - I think that looks tacky and horrible and is certainly not befitting of Yankee Stadium.

[NYBase]

Anybody happen to notice that yankees.com has 3 galleries from August up on their site? Or did someone else mention it and I lost it in the flurry of other posts?

Gallery #3 has a few interesting subjects -- blocking off of the field area, installation of the "Yankee Stadium" lettering in left field and, if you look closely, seems like they are testing out the big screen in centerfield (pic #4 in Gallery 3)

Here's some from that gallery

[SparkyL]

Well I can totally see the set-up in the last picture happening. That and BoA's logo on the walls in the dugout. Hopefully the text you highlighted is just a list of possibilities and not what actually will happen. I can't see them doing anything on Gate 4 like you suggest -- not after all the attention they devoted when Gate 4 was first being assembled. And I hope to God that they don't mimic Citi Field and put the BoA logo on the top of the upper deck awning. That too would be almost sacrilegious.

No, I am still hoping that they will incorporate such advertising in a less intrusive way -- as they have been claiming they would do all along.

Well . . . I'm not really suggesting anything - just relaying what was said in the article. To me "prominent exposure on Gate 4, the stadium’s main entrance, several fixed signs on top of the stadium affording an aerial view" means exactly that. On Gate 4, not inside. On the roof. And they will have a sign on the RF side of the scoreboard (opposite the YANKEE STADIUM sign) and a huge sign on the back of the scoreboard facing the subway.

[NYBase]

...................

[GordonGecko]

..............



What's that on the field, sort of looks like cement. Anyone know what the grey stuff is?

[NYFan1stYankFan2nd]

This is as close as it gets to selling the naming rights all together or "Bank of America Field at Yankee Stadium." Signage on Gate 4 could really wreck the classyness of the entrance . .

It also offers the company a vast array of inventory within the new ballpark, which will open next year, including prime signage in and around the park, large signs on the highways around the stadium, prominent exposure on Gate 4, the stadium’s main entrance, several fixed signs on top of the stadium affording an aerial view, a large sign atop the right-field scoreboard, even bigger signage on the back of the scoreboard that will face a new subway stop, signs on interior gates leading to the field, fixed and LED signs inside the stadium and the stadium bowl, permanent dugout branding and behind-the-plate signage and a logo on all Yankees tickets.

It's amazing that after the whole sub-prime fiasco it's only banks chasing these mega deals. I would have preferred adidas sticking around; at least they are sports-related.

DON'T give the corporate-nazis any IDEAS!! That looks horrible!(the concept of it that is, not your execution).

[The House That Ruth Built]

What's that on the field, sort of looks like cement. Anyone know what the grey stuff is?

I think it is part of the drainage system for the field, but my guess is as good as any.

[SultanOfWhat]

Yes, that gray stuff is almost certainly gravel, to facilitate drainage.

[GordonGecko]

Yes, that gray stuff is almost certainly gravel, to facilitate drainage.

Yeah I think you're right, in another picture you can see mounds that look like gravel. After the gravel the soil can't be far behind, then we'll get our first shot of green at the new park

[GordonGecko]

Wow, I just checked out the legends level on the 3d viewer, and the access area is fregging HUGE. If I'm reading this right, legends people have private access all around the stadium from behind the plate all the way over to the center field restaurant. Like I say, I need to find a law firm or hedge fund with some extra april tickets to see the Royals and I'll be there at 5pm!!




http://yankees.io-media.com/ "Legends Suite"

[BMF]

this is just as cool... so are they really gonna call it BOA PARK( should we start calling it the BOA?

[NYYfan09]

I hope it's something like this, It's not too bad.

I guess Addidas is out as the lead corporation.

[TinoM24]

theres also probably gonna be a BofA kiosk selling you a credit card right next to the yankee logo patio...and advertising on anything thats not advertised (turnstyles?)

[SparkyL]

What's that on the field, sort of looks like cement. Anyone know what the grey stuff is?


I think it is part of the drainage system for the field, but my guess is as good as any.

Yes, drainage . . . . if I remember correctly, even for the current field, under the grass/top soil is a layer of sand/gravel that allows the water to drain away - into drainage pipes in the OF - and what you see is that layer of sand/gravel.

[jimmyjimjimz]

I hope it's something like this, It's not too bad.

I guess Addidas is out as the lead corporation.


THAT looks MUCH better.

[YanksRule]

Also, remember, the BoA sign is not necessarily going to be in full color.. like, I looked today on the way home from work... the Bank of America by Grand Central is in monotone, and it actually wouldn't look terrible and ruin the look of gate 4.. it would at least fit in a little more with the look... maybe not in silver tone, but gold...

Google Maps (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=bank+of+america,+42nd+%26+madison,+new+york,+ny&ie=UTF8&ll=40.755637,-73.978404&spn=0.00421,0.011898&z=17&layer=c&cbll=40.753524,-73.978885&panoid=eW1R83UVR-GhWkTvhUmHEw&cbp=2,43.42398745173733,,0,9.888435647140087)

[GordonGecko]

Also, remember, the BoA sign is not necessarily going to be in full color.. like, I looked today on the way home from work... the Bank of America by Grand Central is in monotone, and it actually wouldn't look terrible and ruin the look of gate 4.. it would at least fit in a little more with the look... maybe not in silver tone, but gold...

If the corps had their way their full logo and colors would be on every building. But being the $$$$ market that New York is, a lot of buildings have restrictions on the signage you can post outside including limiting to no colors at all and even no logos allowed. If you look at the apartmemt building on 23rd street and 6th ave, you'd never know there was an Outback Steakhouse there by looking down 23rd street. They're only allowed their name etched in the same color as the smoochies, HRC gym, and Olive Garden in the same building. Plain white.

Yankee Stadium will undoubtedly restrict the colors. Like I said earlier, only the New York Yankees can get away with charging $25 mil for naming rights without actually giving away any naming rights

[GordonGecko]

Toilet Seats being stolen at Yankee Stadium, I'm not kidding:

"The NYPD is on high alert for those who would dare take a slice of one of the retiring baseball stadiums in the City, reports the New York Daily News. One inventive fan has already smuggled a toilet seat out of Yankee Stadium. It is, no doubt, hanging above his mantle."

http://www.sportingnews.com/blog/the_sporting_blog/entry/view/11807/stop_stealing_yankee_stadium_toilet_seats

[nymdan]

How in the world can you get out of Yankee Stadium with a toilet seat without someone noticing?

(And more importantly, why the heck would you want a toilet seat????)

[jerseyyankeefan]

Wow, I just checked out the legends level on the 3d viewer, and the access area is fregging HUGE. If I'm reading this right, legends people have private access all around the stadium from behind the plate all the way over to the center field restaurant. Like I say, I need to find a law firm or hedge fund with some extra april tickets to see the Royals and I'll be there at 5pm!!




http://yankees.io-media.com/ "Legends Suite"

How are kids who are not fortunate to sit in those seats gonna get near the field to get autographs and see the players in warm-ups and batting practice?

[jimmyjimjimz]

How in the world can you get out of Yankee Stadium with a toilet seat without someone noticing?

(And more importantly, why the heck would you want a toilet seat????)

maybe they want them cause they think it's the toilet seat Babe Ruth sat on? I dunno.

[SparkyL]

How are kids who are not fortunate to sit in those seats gonna get near the field to get autographs and see the players in warm-ups and batting practice?

They couldn't do that in the current stadium since 1998, so why break with tradition in the new place?

[Pinstripes]

I picture the Bank of America logo at gate 4 a lot more like this:



Or perhaps gold like the YS lettering:



I do NOT see them "defacing" all the efforts that have been made to make the exterior very classic. The only thing I could see that would make the logo stand out any more than that picture right there would be to make the logo similar to the "YANKEE STADIUM" letters that just went up on the left field scoreboard... perhaps light-up white letters and logo. No way they put it anywhere near the roofline or next to the gold "YANKEE STADIUM" lettering with the medallions.

[SparkyL]

I picture the Bank of America logo at gate 4 a lot more like this:

Or perhaps gold like the YS lettering:

I do NOT see them "defacing" all the efforts that have been made to make the exterior very classic. The only thing I could see that would make the logo stand out any more than that picture right there would be to make the logo similar to the "YANKEE STADIUM" letters that just went up on the left field scoreboard... perhaps light-up white letters and logo. No way they put it anywhere near the roofline or next to the gold "YANKEE STADIUM" lettering with the medallions.

That would work.

By the way, on the model and some computer renderings there are letters on the awning spelling "GATE 4" but you don't see them anymore. I wonder if they are going to do that or not . . .

[RichieA13]

I was in the neighborhood yesterday, so had a few free moments to snap some photos.

[hellborn]

maybe they want them cause they think it's the toilet seat Babe Ruth sat on? I dunno.

That would only be true if it was a BROKEN toilet seat...the Babe had great power to all fields and bowls!!
:cap:

[six4three]

I love JR but the guy did not and will never have anything to do with the Mets short of having played in the same city as them, albeit in a different borough. The closest they have in common is that the Dodgers moved to LA after Robert Moses tried to force Brooklyn to build a stadium in Flushing where Shea currently sits. The rest is history, the Dodges said FU, bolted for the West Coast and took the Giants with them.

Gordon, I'm really surprised at you.

That's not at all what happened between O'Malley and Moses.

[SparkyL]

I was in the neighborhood yesterday, so had a few free moments to snap some photos.

Thanks!

We finally have some new pics and we are still jabbering about stolen toilet seats in OYS . . . :(

[GordonGecko]

Gordon, I'm really surprised at you.

That's not at all what happened between O'Malley and Moses.

Big oversimplification, but that's essentially true. O'Malley wanted to build a new park and Robert Mosses had grand ideas for planning every large project. O'Malley couldn't get the land he wanted, so he went where people were welcoming instead of putting up roadblocks.


O'Malley was no saint, but neither was he just trying to get rich. As early as 1952 he tried to buy land in Brooklyn in order to build a stadium more modern and accessible than Ebbets Field. Beloved as it was, Ebbets Field was more than forty years old and had a capacity of only 32,000 seats. Even then the Dodgers couldn't fill all the seats in the heat of a pennant race. They drew only 13,423 fans per game in 1955, down from the 23,474 they'd averaged in 1947. The first season in Dodger Stadium the team averaged 34,014 fans per game — more than the capacity of Ebbets Field.

New York City building czar Robert Moses, however, sought to all but jam a site in Flushing Meadows, Queens, down O'Malley's throat — a site featuring a city-built, city-owned park. Moses made it plain enough that he had no intention of allowing any privately owned baseball stadiums in his New York. Only when he realized he wasn't going to be allowed to buy any fresh land in Brooklyn did Walter O'Malley begin thinking elsewhere.

http://www.acmewebpages.com/dodgers/movetola.htm

[RazorRamon]

I kind of wish they could get rid of some of these trees, even though that would be way too controversial. It would be nice to see more of the stadium from across the river

[GordonGecko]

I kind of wish they could get rid of some of these trees, even though that would be way too controversial. It would be nice to see more of the stadium from across the river

Yeah, there's too much oxygen as it is in the Bronx. Something needs to be done about it

[RichieA13]

I kind of wish they could get rid of some of these trees, even though that would be way too controversial. It would be nice to see more of the stadium from across the river

......and from the Deegan, too.

[Ralf]

Looks like Bank Of America got the premiere sponsorship the Yankees talked about for the new stadium...

http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2008/09/08/daily10.html

http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/59946

Lol.......

[RichieA13]

Thanks!

We finally have some new pics and we are still jabbering about stolen toilet seats in OYS . . . :(


My pleasure, Sparky. I have a couple other shots that I'll try to post by tomorrow. Nothing Earth shattering ... but a few other shots. There was ALOT of traffic around there yesterday. Lots of trucks, pylons, etc. I was hoping to get a few more photos, but there was just TOO much activity going on.

PS---I'm also going on the record to say that I have never "appropriated" a toilet seat from anyplace, ESPECIALLY Yankee Stadium! I get the whole stadium-collectibles thing (obviously) ... but I draw the line there, for sure!! :dance

[Gary Dunaier]

I was in the neighborhood yesterday, so had a few free moments to snap some photos.



From this angle, it looks like the new park will continue the tradition of having a large building towering over right field. (In reality, that won't be the case... but that doesn't take away from the coolness factor of this angle!)

[shaneslatts]

this is just as cool... so are they really gonna call it BOA PARK( should we start calling it the BOA?

when did somebody slip in a picture of a wal-mart into the Yankee Stadium thread? :dance :rofl:

[Cool Papa B.]

If the corps had their way their full logo and colors would be on every building. But being the $$$$ market that New York is, a lot of buildings have restrictions on the signage you can post outside including limiting to no colors at all and even no logos allowed. If you look at the apartmemt building on 23rd street and 6th ave, you'd never know there was an Outback Steakhouse there by looking down 23rd street. They're only allowed their name etched in the same color as the smoochies, HRC gym, and Olive Garden in the same building. Plain white.

Yankee Stadium will undoubtedly restrict the colors. Like I said earlier, only the New York Yankees can get away with charging $25 mil for naming rights without actually giving away any naming rights


Remember also the Yankees still own the naming rights to the NYS. They did that to keep NYS from being renamed like so many other new ballparks. I think you'll see some Bank of America signs on the centerfield billboards and around the interior of the stadium, but it won't be as prominent as some people are thinking.

[YanksRule]

They couldn't do that in the current stadium since 1998, so why break with tradition in the new place?

Yeah, but the difference is in the current stadium, if any future owner had a change of heart, it's easy to remove a chain... in the new stadium, nothing can be done since it's a completely separate entrance

[GordonGecko]

Yeah, but the difference is in the current stadium, if any future owner had a change of heart, it's easy to remove a chain... in the new stadium, nothing can be done since it's a completely separate entrance


Plus, if a new owner changed his mind the kids would have access to all-you-can eat stadium food, that's not good...

[YankeeFanBx]

Plus, if a new owner changed his mind the kids would have access to all-you-can eat stadium food, that's not good...


Their parents best look out for the Big Bad Wolf, doesn't he eat little kids about this size?:eek:

[RichieA13]

Their parents best look out for the Big Bad Wolf, doesn't he eat little kids about this size?:eek:


I think the big bad wolf would have left overs for the rest of the WEEK with these tots!
BTW---Here is their father .... :dance

[SparkyL]

Remember also the Yankees still own the naming rights to the NYS. They did that to keep NYS from being renamed like so many other new ballparks. I think you'll see some Bank of America signs on the centerfield billboards and around the interior of the stadium, but it won't be as prominent as some people are thinking.

Yes - but I am somewhat confused by your point. The Mets own their naming rights too.

As far a prominent goes - I don't think that BoA is paying $20M/year for subtle. So while it won't be BoA Stadium, from the article there will be no mistake of who the premium sponsor is.

[YankeeFanBx]

I hope the Yankees don't let any corp, BOA or otherwise, slap their name on the roof or gates. To the left of the YS sign on the scoreboard looks to me to be the coveted spot to have in the park.

[YankeeFanBx]

I hope the Yankees don't let any corp, BOA or otherwise, slap their name on the roof or gates. To the left of the YS sign on the scoreboard looks to me to be the coveted spot to have in the park as far as prominence is concerned.

[NYFan1stYankFan2nd]

this is just as cool... so are they really gonna call it BOA PARK( should we start calling it the BOA?

NEVER!

It is Y-A-N-K-E-E S-T-A-D-I-U-M . Can a moderator please remove those blasphemous images? Perception has a sick and nasty way of becoming reality and we really don't want to perpetuate that on BBF. No offense intended to the person who created them, I'm just stating a principle here that has long been lost.

If there's one greater threat to America than terrorism - it's corporate naming rights. Our grandparents grew up with out this crap, so should our children - and grandchildren.

Take back our scenery!

[TinoM24]

naming something after a company is worse than terrorism? am i reading that right?

I know you probably meant that tongue-in-cheek...but you know how some people can get around here...

[Gary Dunaier]

Aw, c'mon... maybe if "UTZ" Potato Chips had the rights you might have a different opinion?

How can anyone complain about that cute little girl enjoying a bag of potato chips?????


(Photo taken June 18, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2593744487/))


(Photo taken April 2, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2387095982/))


(Photo taken July 29, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2716537284/in/set-72157606451761653/))

:highfive:

[NYFan1stYankFan2nd]

Aw, c'mon... maybe if "UTZ" Potato Chips had the rights you might have a different opinion?

How can anyone complain about that cute little girl enjoying a bag of potato chips?????


(Photo taken June 18, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2593744487/))


(Photo taken April 2, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2387095982/))


(Photo taken July 29, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2716537284/in/set-72157606451761653/))

:highfive:
That's not the kind of advertising I mean. Billboards surrounding the scoreboards/diamond visions/jumbotrons has been around forever. I'm talking about defacing the exterior of an establishment with some smarmy corporate logo, then naming the place after the sponsor. It's HIDEOUS.

[GordonGecko]

Not to start a riot but I've always found Utz to be stale second rate low budget potato chips. Amazing how they can have the revenue in NYC to afford the advertising at Yankee Stadium. Why would anyone eat them unless it's some sort of childhood attachment.

[NYFan1stYankFan2nd]

Not to start a riot but I've always found Utz to be stale second rate low budget potato chips. Amazing how they can have the revenue in NYC to afford the advertising at Yankee Stadium. Why would anyone eat them unless it's some sort of childhood attachment.

OTOH, I never met a pretzel of theirs I didn't like. My experience with Utz chips is not enough for me to comment on them.

[cgcoyne2]

Not to start a riot but I've always found Utz to be stale second rate low budget potato chips...

Sort of like George Steinbrenner!!!!

The Utz girl looks like Rosie O'Donnell cleaned up. If that's true, what's in those chips?

[SparkyL]

That's not the kind of advertising I mean. Billboards surrounding the scoreboards/diamond visions/jumbotrons has been around forever. I'm talking about defacing the exterior of an establishment with some smarmy corporate logo, then naming the place after the sponsor. It's HIDEOUS.

Looks like that's exactly what the Yankees are offering in lieu of full naming rights, and what BoA is paying for.

[mitch300]

Looks like Bank Of America got the premiere sponsorship the Yankees talked about for the new stadium...

http://www.bizjournals.com/charlotte/stories/2008/09/08/daily10.html

http://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/article/59946

In the 2nd story when they mean prominent signage at gate 4, I take it as when you walk into the stadium you will see alot of signage.Not on the outside.

[NYFan1stYankFan2nd]

Looks like that's exactly what the Yankees are offering in lieu of full naming rights, and what BoA is paying for.

A shame. Why don't they carve HSBC or Mattel's logo right into the wall of the Grand Canyon for about a billion dollars a letter? That's where it's all going.

:banghead:

[yankies4life]

there are new pictures on yankees.com, on the stadium page from august with the letters going up at the stadium

[Cool Papa B.]

Yes - but I am somewhat confused by your point. The Mets own their naming rights too.

As far a prominent goes - I don't think that BoA is paying $20M/year for subtle. So while it won't be BoA Stadium, from the article there will be no mistake of who the premium sponsor is.

Around february or March of this year Lonn Trost was interviewed and he said that the Yankee Corporation owns the naming rights to NYS and the "Yankee Stadium" name. And as a result, no corporation can come and attach their name to the stadium-i.e. Citi Field, Staples Center, Prudential Center,PNC Park. He said, "Yankee Stadium will keep it's name." No matter how big a sponser they have.

[trueblue9441]

i think everybody knows that, but BoA is apparently paying so much for this sponorship that their presence in the stadium will be like it has a corporate sponsor attched to the name. it might not be named Bank of America Stadium, but it will probably have just as much sponsorship presence as lets say Citibank does at Citifield if not more.

[theLOFTstudio]

My gut feeling is that the BoA logo will be prominent on the blue awnings on the gates, but not actually on the stone.

[RichieA13]

Aw, c'mon... maybe if "UTZ" Potato Chips had the rights you might have a different opinion?

How can anyone complain about that cute little girl enjoying a bag of potato chips?????


(Photo taken June 18, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2593744487/))


(Photo taken April 2, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2387095982/))


(Photo taken July 29, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2716537284/in/set-72157606451761653/))

:highfive:


THREE different photos of the UTZ Potato Chip Girl, Gary?
I could see one .... maybe even two .... but THREE?
I"m sensing a LIT-TLE crush over here!
Lil' bit!
"Gary & the UTZ Girl sitting in a tree.................." :nod:
(kidding)

[Yankees2k6]

Lol.......

Bank of America eh? They have been sponsoring the Yankees since they were NatWest bank, which turned to Fleet, then turned to BoA

[SparkyL]

During the All Star Fan Fest someone posted a few pic and links to photos of the new stadium model (Gary, was that you?).But for the life of me I can't find them . . . . anyone have the link to the pics?

Thanks.

[nymdan]

Here's the link to the Yankee Stadium model on Gary's Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/sets/72157606132821958/

[The 4 Train]

I think they'll do something like they did with Lambeau, except probably bigger.



See the Associated Bank gate, right outside? It fits in nicely.

[jerseyyankeefan]

I think they'll do something like they did with Lambeau, except probably bigger.



See the Associated Bank gate, right outside? It fits in nicely.

I don't think someone would pay $20 million for that...

[yankies4life]

i honestly cant see it effecting things too much on the outside. on the inside however, i think there will be loads of BoA atms, there will be billboards everywhere, and probably some signage outside. i just cant see it effecting the look of the building too much

[Cool Papa B.]

i think everybody knows that, but BoA is apparently paying so much for this sponorship that their presence in the stadium will be like it has a corporate sponsor attched to the name. it might not be named Bank of America Stadium, but it will probably have just as much sponsorship presence as lets say Citibank does at Citifield if not more.


I don't think so, but we shall see. I'm in agreement with Yankiesfo4life.

[RichieA13]

Here are a few more photos that I took on Monday.

[hellborn]

Bank of America eh? They have been sponsoring the Yankees since they were NatWest bank, which turned to Fleet, then turned to BoA

The way things are going, maybe New Yankee, the new Mets park, and Lambeau will all have signage that says "US Government Bailout Bank".
:cap:

I appreciate all you guys posting photo updates here...I need to start thinking about when I'm going to check out the new place. I already have tentative plans for next summer so it might be 2010, but I'm tempted to move NYS up the list.
Any word of new hotels being built by the new park? I stayed in Chinatown for my first YS visit and Flushing (near Shea) for my second, and they both worked OK, but I'd think about the Bronx if there was a nice, new place to stay close to NYS.

[SparkyL]

Here's the link to the Yankee Stadium model on Gary's Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/sets/72157606132821958/

Thank you so much!!


i honestly cant see it effecting things too much on the outside. on the inside however, i think there will be loads of BoA atms, there will be billboards everywhere, and probably some signage outside. i just cant see it effecting the look of the building too much

I hope so too, but I get a feeling that the signage may be a bit more prominent that we would like. Like an earlier post showed, hopefully the exterior signage "fits in."

[The Football Ref]

Why can't we have updated field pictures ?

This forum used to get updated pics all the time. Now it is like pulling teeth.

[six4three]

i think everybody knows that, but BoA is apparently paying so much for this sponorship that their presence in the stadium will be like it has a corporate sponsor attched to the name. it might not be named Bank of America Stadium, but it will probably have just as much sponsorship presence as lets say Citibank does at Citifield if not more.

I highly doubt that, if only because the Citi Field name is everywhere in large letters.

I suspect this'll be more like the deal the Yankees currently have with Adidas, with the Lambeau gate naming thrown in.

[80SHOCK]

Okay enough with ticket prices and BOA signs. Lets get some up dated photos please. and not outside photos, inside the stadium photos.
I still haven't seen any pictures of the YANKEE STADIUM letters from the inside. Sorry but I don't care how YANKEE STADIUM backwards looks from the train tracks.

[GordonGecko]

Okay enough with ticket prices and BOA signs. Lets get some up dated photos please. and not outside photos, inside the stadium photos.
I still haven't seen any pictures of the YANKEE STADIUM letters from the inside. Sorry but I don't care how YANKEE STADIUM backwards looks from the train tracks.

Easier said than done, a lot of the first outside contractors are done. So you need a contact with someone working there who can give yo a tour who has access to the stands. Not too many people have that sort of access right now

[BillNY08]

I guess you could rent a plane, fly over and take your own pictures?

[kobathecat]

I can see 'Bank of America' spelled out where the current 'Turner' construction sign is. Taking up more space of course.

[DM23MVP]

i think everybody knows that, but BoA is apparently paying so much for this sponorship that their presence in the stadium will be like it has a corporate sponsor attched to the name. it might not be named Bank of America Stadium, but it will probably have just as much sponsorship presence as lets say Citibank does at Citifield if not more.

Not necessarily, look at the deal the Yankees struck with Addidas at the current stadium, it's very similar to the BOA deal, however, aside from prime real estate for signage, and some stripes around the stadium, the integrity of the stadium remains intact.

From the limited details that I've read about the BOA deal, it doesn't seem like any of the stadium's current appearance will be drastically changed. I highly doubt that the signage at Gate 4 will be anything drastic, the sign on the roof will most likely only be visible from the sky, much like it is on dome stadiums, and aside from some interior signage in the concourses, the only other major area where the proposed signs will go is on the top of the right field scoreboard, which is intended for advertisments anyway.

So comparing it to CitiField is rediculous, it's still YANKEE STADIUM, no Bank of America anywhere in the name of the park.

[GordonGecko]

...it's still YANKEE STADIUM, no Bank of America anywhere in the name of the park.

It'll always be "Yankee Stadium", but BoA will clearly be the lead sponsor with their name everywhere. I don't really care either way, as long as the Yankees go out and sign Sabathia, Teixeira, etc...

[80SHOCK]

It'll always be "Yankee Stadium", but BoA will clearly be the lead sponsor with their name everywhere. I don't really care either way, as long as the Yankees go out and sign Sabathia, Teixeira, etc...

They're not going to sign Texeria. He'll likely stay with the Angles. Look for Juan Miranda at first next year or a trade for a young 1B.
Sabathia will likely sign with the highest bidder which I think will be the Yankees. They'll go all out for him. Don't be surprise if they also try to get Burnett or Sheets along with Sabathia.
It's all about pitching.

[Cool Papa B.]

Hi guys. I was around the NYS so I took some pictures. I found out that if you are a season tickect holder the Yankees will schedule a tour inside NYS for you. I guess they want to keep there loyal fan base excited. Anyway, the contractors wouldn't let me inso I took these shots of the exterior. Some of the angles are the same as the past pictures.

[Cool Papa B.]

Here's some more pictures. Sorry if some of them are blurry.

[Gooseamania]

in regards to the last picture in the previous post, are there any interior pictures that show the concourse behind the scoreboard? i was told a while ago in this thread that the concourse WOULD in fact extend all the way around the stadium?

[Cool Papa B.]

The last two are pictures of the new parking lot across the street.

[Wall-E]

What is that structure infront of CYS in those last two shots.

[Cool Papa B.]

What is that structure infront of CYS in those last two shots.

That's the new parking lot.

[tdinan]

What is that structure infront of CYS in those last two shots.

Parking garage i'd assume.

[tdinan]

My apologies if this link has already been posted, the Yankees.com site says it was posted yesterday.

A 26-minute long video tour of the New Yankee Stadium:

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200809093443211&c_id=nyy

[NYBase]

My apologies if this link has already been posted, the Yankees.com site says it was posted yesterday.

A 26-minute long video tour of the New Yankee Stadium:

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200809093443211&c_id=nyy

Neat that it's on the site, that's the dvd included in the relocation forms. I find it funny that the first player seen within 30 seconds of the video is Kei Igawa, ha!

[nymdan]

My apologies if this link has already been posted, the Yankees.com site says it was posted yesterday.

A 26-minute long video tour of the New Yankee Stadium:

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200809093443211&c_id=nyy
Nice. That's the video that's been playing at Yankee Stadium before games, I was wondering when it would make its way online.

[PHA]

id like to see a virtual tool or a finished product example of what the Yankee clubhouse, weight rooms etc. are going to look like...

[YanksRule]

Hi guys. I was around the NYS so I took some pictures. I found out that if you are a season tickect holder the Yankees will schedule a tour inside NYS for you. I guess they want to keep there loyal fan base excited. Anyway, the contractors wouldn't let me inso I took these shots of the exterior. Some of the angles are the same as the past pictures.

Do you mean all season ticket plans holders, including partial, or just full? How did you find this out?

[Ralf]

My apologies if this link has already been posted, the Yankees.com site says it was posted yesterday.

A 26-minute long video tour of the New Yankee Stadium:

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200809093443211&c_id=nyy

That was a pretty sweet video.

[80SHOCK]

id like to see a virtual tool or a finished product example of what the Yankee clubhouse, weight rooms etc. are going to look like...

Same here! I would like to see some images of how those are going to look like too. We have yet to see those.
I guess they think that since those things are for the players fans have no interest in them.

[SparkyL]

Do you mean all season ticket plans holders, including partial, or just full? How did you find this out?

Yeah, I'd like to know that too since I am only a Partial Planholder. Who would we contact? [Tel # or e-mail address ______________.]


The Relo guide specifically states that no tours whatsoever are available.

[Cool Papa B.]

Do you mean all season ticket plans holders, including partial, or just full? How did you find this out?

the receptionist at the Yankee offices today told me that the tours of the NYS are for season ticket holders only The reason they do that is because of the new configuration of the stadium and this whole relocation situation; They want the season ticket holders to see where they will be sitting. You would have to call the Yankee ticket offices to schedule a tour. He didn't specify if you had to be a partial or full season ticket holder. He just said season ticket holder.

[Yankees12]

My apologies if this link has already been posted, the Yankees.com site says it was posted yesterday.

A 26-minute long video tour of the New Yankee Stadium:

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200809093443211&c_id=nyy

That was an extremely awesome video.

It seems like there's going to be about 15,000 upper deck non-suite seats (the "Grandstand" and "Terrace" put together) - certainly not as good as OYS, but not as bad as I originally imagined.

[SparkyL]

That was an extremely awesome video.

It seems like there's going to be about 15,000 upper deck non-suite seats (the "Grandstand" and "Terrace" put together) - certainly not as good as OYS, but not as bad as I originally imagined.

What they didn't mention is that they are forcing all of the partial season ticketholders, many of whom are currently in the Loge MVP and Lower deck in CYS, into the upper deck and wings of the Main level in NYS - limiting availability of cheap seats for single game buyers.

[TinoM24]

that sounds great for the casual fans like me who can only afford/find tickets for only one to 2 games a year in the current stadium:banghead:

[YanksRule]

What is that structure infront of CYS in those last two shots.


That's the new parking lot.

Yeah, and it will have a park on top of it.

[cgcoyne2]

That was an extremely awesome video.

It seems like there's going to be about 15,000 upper deck non-suite seats (the "Grandstand" and "Terrace" put together) - certainly not as good as OYS, but not as bad as I originally imagined.


The new stadium is unbelieveable. It's awesome. The only thing I kept thinking about was this. I'm just a regular shlub like all you guys. There is no way in hell I'll every experience any of these "wonderful new amenitites" the Yankees are adding to the new stadium. The video shows a large number of new amenities one after the other. But you have to be rich to get to these things. We're all screwed.:mad:

[YankeeFanBx]

The new stadium is unbelieveable. It's awesome. The only thing I kept thinking about was this. I'm just a regular shlub like all you guys. There is no way in hell I'll every experience any of these "wonderful new amenitites" the Yankees are adding to the new stadium. The video shows a large number of new amenities one after the other. But you have to be rich to get to these things. We're all screwed.:mad:
Yep, I'd have to say you're right!

[GordonGecko]

Yep, I'd have to say you're right!

The way the Yankees are looking at it, they'll probably have 5000 fans that are rich for 81 games a year, and potentially 1,000,000 fans that can be rich for one game. Think about it, would you save up or sacrifice to sit in the Premiums and the restaurant(s) for just one game to see what it's like? I'm sure a lot of people will, they just won't be able to do it for more than a couple times.

[David Atkatz]

The way the Yankees are looking at it, they'll probably have 5000 fans that are rich for 81 games a year, and potentially 1,000,000 fans that can be rich for one game. Think about it, would you save up or sacrifice to sit in the Premiums and the restaurant(s) for just one game to see what it's like? I'm sure a lot of people will, they just won't be able to do it for more than a couple times.

I've sat in a first-row infield box seat at Yankee Stadium, and it cost me $3.50. (I did have to save up a bit.) And for that, I got to see Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford,...

I don't think I'm gonna spend $2500 (supposing one of those seats was available for a single game) to do it again.

[SparkyL]

The way the Yankees are looking at it, they'll probably have 5000 fans that are rich for 81 games a year, and potentially 1,000,000 fans that can be rich for one game. Think about it, would you save up or sacrifice to sit in the Premiums and the restaurant(s) for just one game to see what it's like? I'm sure a lot of people will, they just won't be able to do it for more than a couple times.

But the people who would be buying those premium tickets for one game won't be buying them from the Yankees since they are only available on a full season-multi-year basis.

[stadiumbuilder]

I've sat in a first-row infield box seat at Yankee Stadium, and it cost me $3.50. (I did have to save up a bit.) And for that, I got to see Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford,...

I don't think I'm gonna spend $2500 (supposing one of those seats was available for a single game) to do it again.
You must be a little older than me, I started at 4 bux (or 1 medium size lawn cut)

[locke40]

Does anyone else think that if the Yankees win the World Series anytime from 2009 forward, it will be bitter-sweet because it wasn't done in the old stadium?

[kobathecat]

Does anyone else think that if the Yankees win the World Series anytime from 2009 forward, it will be bitter-sweet because it wasn't done in the old stadium?

No. I will be every bit as excited and happier still that the new YS will have then started its' own legend building. And I say this as the only member of this board whose entire back is a tattoo of Joe D. and original YS.

[Cool Papa B.]

Does anyone else think that if the Yankees win the World Series anytime from 2009 forward, it will be bitter-sweet because it wasn't done in the old stadium?


I don't feel that way. The Yankees are the Yankees. Whether they play across the street, in Manhattan or the moon. They'll bring their winning ways with them.

[Cool Papa B.]

Excuse me kabathecat but no one wants to see your tatoo's!! This blog is about the NYS. Not tatoo's.

[Captain Cold Nose]

Excuse me kabathecat but no one wants to see your tatoo's!! This blog is about the NYS. Not tatoo's.

YS tatoos are acceptable on a baseball discussion board.

[GordonGecko]

But the people who would be buying those premium tickets for one game won't be buying them from the Yankees since they are only available on a full season-multi-year basis.

True, but at these prices there should be tons of tickets below face value available next year. I bet the Yankees will also have a stash of premium seats that you can get by calling the right person in the ticket office.

[cgcoyne2]

...Think about it, would you save up or sacrifice to sit in the Premiums and the restaurant(s) for just one game to see what it's like...

NOT A CHANCE IN HELL, EVER!!!!!

I'm telling you guys now. I'm going to Yankee Stadium next year, if they severely limit my stadium movement because I have an upper deck seat. I'M NEVER GOING BACK, EVER.

[cgcoyne2]

Does anyone else think that if the Yankees win the World Series anytime from 2009 forward, it will be bitter-sweet because it wasn't done in the old stadium?

I don't think we'll know for a while, unfortunately.

One last thing. Jason Giambi will never win a World Series and A-Rod will only win one in his declining years when he is a second tier player like Dave Winfield was with the Blue Jays in 1992. Giambi is snake bit and will never win.

All my opinion of course.

OK, I'm done...

[David Atkatz]

... Giambi is snake bit and will never win.

It's not just Giambi anymore.

It's the franchise.

[six4three]

Giambi's done. The Yanks won't pick up his option. So you won't see him dragging down the club next year.

[jimmyjimjimz]

I've sat in a first-row infield box seat at Yankee Stadium, and it cost me $3.50. (I did have to save up a bit.) And for that, I got to see Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford,...

I don't think I'm gonna spend $2500 (supposing one of those seats was available for a single game) to do it again.

um......................................

you do realize that those seats that are $2500 each are only for season ticket holders, and theyre not being bought per game, right?

What I mean is:
To get those seats, you gotta buy them for like 3 years straight, 81 games a year. It's not like youre going up to the ticket window and saying oh I wanna buy a $2500 seat just for today's game.

Oh yeah, and GET OVER IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Theyre knocking down the original stadium after this year and moving the team accross the street, no matter how much you complain.

[YanksRule]

um......................................

you do realize that those seats that are $2500 each are only for season ticket holders, and theyre not being bought per game, right?

What I mean is:
To get those seats, you gotta buy them for like 3 years straight, 81 games a year. It's not like youre going up to the ticket window and saying oh I wanna buy a $2500 seat just for today's game.

Actually you could get on stubhub if you really wanted, just the cost will be insane... i mean Legends at the current stadium is like $400 a piece, on stubhub they are going for $2,000... next year, it'll cost as much as a new car.. but, hey, you COULD get for one if you want..

http://www.stubhub.com/new-york-yankees-tickets/yankees-vs-orioles-9-19-2008-512526/?ticket_id=148971214

[GordonGecko]

Took two years but this thread just hit 200 pages (at 40 per page). Not too shabby

[six4three]

Actually you could get on stubhub if you really wanted, just the cost will be insane... i mean Legends at the current stadium is like $400 a piece, on stubhub they are going for $2,000... next year, it'll cost as much as a new car.. but, hey, you COULD get for one if you want..


I didn't think you could do that, under NY scalping laws.

[GordonGecko]

I didn't think you could do that, under NY scalping laws.

There are no scalping law prohibitions left in New York. Well, almost none. I've done extensive research on the latest regulations that were signed into law by Eliot Spitzer last year. Here's a summary of the key points:

- It's 100% legal to resell your tickets for ANY price you want to anyone you want

- It's illegal for sports teams and events venues to cancel or take away any of your rights to playoff tickets or season ticket locations for reselling your tickets at any price

- It's illegal to resell tickets at any price within 1500 feet of the event venue

- It's illegal to sell more than 4 tickets to any single event without being licensed

- To be licensed, you need to pay a $5000 yearly fee to New York State and be bonded, as well as offer money back guarantees to all your clients

[Saltzy23]

There are no scalping law prohibitions left in New York. Well, almost none. I've done extensive research on the latest regulations that were signed into law by Eliot Spitzer last year. Here's a summary of the key points:

- It's [B]100% legal to resell your tickets for ANY price you want to anyone you want

- It's [B]illegal for sports teams and events venues to cancel or take away any of your rights to playoff tickets or season ticket locations for reselling your tickets at any price

- It's illegal to resell tickets at any price within 1500 feet of the event venue

- It's illegal to sell more than 4 tickets to any single event without being licensed

- To be licensed, you need to pay a $5000 yearly fee to New York State and be bonded, as well as offer money back guarantees to all your clients


Thats interesting. They have it ALL over the Mets playoff docs I got that these are 'Mine or my organizations tickets and selling/scalping may result in the loss of my account'...not like that would/could ever happen...

I have a question for the 'other side'....Do the Yanks allow the 'willing/transfer' of accounts? I know the Mets fo not allow for the transfer of accounts be you dead or alive, which kinda stinks now that we have a new stadium and I have great seats...Oh well, at least ILL get to enjoy them...

[GordonGecko]

Thats interesting. They have it ALL over the Mets playoff docs I got that these are 'Mine or my organizations tickets and selling/scalping may result in the loss of my account'...not like that would/could ever happen...

I have a question for the 'other side'....Do the Yanks allow the 'willing/transfer' of accounts? I know the Mets fo not allow for the transfer of accounts be you dead or alive, which kinda stinks now that we have a new stadium and I have great seats...Oh well, at least ILL get to enjoy them...

Always read the fine print my friend. If you look at your Mets playoff invoice they say at the bottom that "Tickets are not to be resold for a premium in excess of any amount allowed by federal, state, or local laws." That's the scariest language they can use without misrepresenting the law, because as it turns out the law says there is no price cap.

My Yankees ticket legaleese in 2007 used to say that reselling will result in revocation of your account, and they changed that laguage in 2008 to say that any reselling in violation of applicable laws will result in sanctions. Subtle, but major difference.

As for ticket license transfers, Yankees prohibit all transfers except in death where you can request your seats to be willed to your family.

[The Huckleberry]

the receptionist at the Yankee offices today told me that the tours of the NYS are for season ticket holders only The reason they do that is because of the new configuration of the stadium and this whole relocation situation; They want the season ticket holders to see where they will be sitting. You would have to call the Yankee ticket offices to schedule a tour. He didn't specify if you had to be a partial or full season ticket holder. He just said season ticket holder.

I am a partial plan holder, and I called the Yankee ticket office today and said I am a "season ticket holder" and wanted to inquire about getting a tour of NYS. Basically, she acted as if I was from Mars. I think you have to know someone at the construction site to get a tour.

[GordonGecko]

I am a partial plan holder, and I called the Yankee ticket office today and said I am a "season ticket holder" and wanted to inquire about getting a tour of NYS. Basically, she acted as if I was from Mars. I think you have to know someone at the construction site to get a tour.

I'd say walk up to Yankee Stadium and ask in person. Someone should be able to pull some strings

[David Atkatz]

um......................................

you do realize that those seats that are $2500 each are only for season ticket holders, and theyre not being bought per game, right?

What I mean is:
To get those seats, you gotta buy them for like 3 years straight, 81 games a year. It's not like youre going up to the ticket window and saying oh I wanna buy a $2500 seat just for today's game.

Ummm...

You do understand what the word "supposing" means, don't you?

[TinoM24]

anyone know if the Yankees are going to still give stadium tours in the new place? I can imagine the demand will be high enough...

[SparkyL]

anyone know if the Yankees are going to still give stadium tours in the new place? I can imagine the demand will be high enough...

Yes - and I remember reading somewhere that they might have several different tours covering different sections of the park.

[cgcoyne2]

Yes - and I remember reading somewhere that they might have several different tours covering different sections of the park.

I've been e-mailing different parties to see if we can get a serious tour of Current Yankee Stadium started. I called it a "Hard Hat" tour in my e-mails. The idea was to charge up to $100 and take the tour group all around the stadium's nooks and crannies. The hidden upper deck for one. You know behind the "DOOR". All the little rooms under the stadium, where they store stuff, in and out of the bullpens. Across the "Black", George's old offices, etc., etc. This was all after the season was over. Nobody has answered me of course.

[YankeeStadium1923]

I've been e-mailing different parties to see if we can get a serious tour of Current Yankee Stadium started. I called it a "Hard Hat" tour in my e-mails. The idea was to charge up to $100 and take the tour group all around the stadium's nooks and crannies. The hidden upper deck for one. You know behind the "DOOR". All the little rooms under the stadium, where they store stuff, in and out of the bullpens. Across the "Black", George's old offices, etc., etc. This was all after the season was over. Nobody has answered me of course.
Yeah...The Yankees are Second to None(NOT) when it comes to Public Relations.
I've had numerous issues with the Yankees front office over the years.

Did you contact Tony Morante?

When I purchased seats from Old Yankee Stadium that I wanted to restore I emailed Tony concerning the seats and he sent back a few messages to call him directly.
I was working nights at the time and never had that chance to call....And when I did tour the Stadium in December, 2006 he wasn't the tour guide.

Try and email Tony directly and you may receive a response....
Just remember I want to go on the Tour!

[cgcoyne2]

Did you contact Tony Morante?

Try and email Tony directly and you may receive a response....
Just remember I want to go on the Tour!

I tried to get Tony's e-mail from a third party and was unable to. Do you know how to contact him?

[SparkyL]

I tried to get Tony's e-mail from a third party and was unable to. Do you know how to contact him?

Try Tony.Morante@yankees.com - or variations like TMorante, T.Morante

BTW, sign me up for that tour, too! Say there's a whole bunch of us . . .

[GordonGecko]

Try *******@******* - or variations like ******, *******

BTW, sign me up for that tour, too! Say there's a whole bunch of us . . .

If he's so helpful, then why post the poor guy's email here so spammers can flood his mailbox and every joe-sixpack can bug him to get their relocated seats??

[tfc3rid]

Always read the fine print my friend. If you look at your Mets playoff invoice they say at the bottom that "Tickets are not to be resold for a premium in excess of any amount allowed by federal, state, or local laws." That's the scariest language they can use without misrepresenting the law, because as it turns out the law says there is no price cap.

My Yankees ticket legaleese in 2007 used to say that reselling will result in revocation of your account, and they changed that laguage in 2008 to say that any reselling in violation of applicable laws will result in sanctions. Subtle, but major difference.

As for ticket license transfers, Yankees prohibit all transfers except in death where you can request your seats to be willed to your family.

NJ scalping laws are quite different though...

[SparkyL]

If he's so helpful, then why post the poor guy's email here so spammers can flood his mailbox and every joe-sixpack can bug him to get their relocated seats??

He actually had his Yankees e-mail address on yankees.com for years . . . . . besides, I'm just guessing - and anyone could make the guesses that I just did.

[GordonGecko]

He actually had his Yankees e-mail address on yankees.com for years . . . . . besides, I'm just guessing - and anyone could make the guesses that I just did.

Yeah probably. The Yankees are such incompetant idiots in the ticket office it's rare to find a decent rep

[YanksRule]

Try Tony.Morante@yankees.com - or variations like TMorante, T.Morante

BTW, sign me up for that tour, too! Say there's a whole bunch of us . . .

TMorante@yankees.com

http://www.nyctourist.com/sounds/yankee/yankee_tour2.htm

And sign me up too =)

[GordonGecko]

BRING YOUR CAMERA!! (and lots of memory cards and batteries)

[Cool Papa B.]

Does anybody know what those little concrete columns sticking out of the ground are for.

[MarcianoNY]

Probably to prevent people from driving up on that curb.

[GordonGecko]

Yeah, the NYPD has a hard on for vehicle obstruction barriers to prevent car and truck bombs from Oklahoma-Citying any large buildings in NYC. If it's not metal posts its giant planters.

[YanksRule]

It's probably not going to happen (they will have Bank of America ads on them instead.. jk), but how cool would it look if they made those posts in the shape of little baseball bats? all they would have to do is taper it off at the ends to look like a handle and give it a nice paint job...

[Captain Cold Nose]

It's probably not going to happen (they will have Bank of America ads on them instead.. jk), but how cool would it look if they made those posts in the shape of little baseball bats? all they would have to do is taper it off at the ends to look like a handle and give it a nice paint job...

The bank-named Fifth/Third Field in Dayton, Ohio has that.

[Ralf]

I'd just like to wave the flag of truce and say that, after seeing the most recent shots of the exterior of NYS, I think it came out really nice. The place looks like its been there all along. They did a really great job with it. I'm impressed.

I still think the "great hall" is lame though.....

[locke40]

I'd just like to wave the flag of truce and say that, after seeing the most recent shots of the exterior of NYS, I think it came out really nice. The place looks like its been there all along. They did a really great job with it. I'm impressed.

I still think the "great hall" is lame though.....

Truce accepted. I agree, the exterior does look very nice. Now, wasn't that better than just egging Yankees fans on and on?

The "Great Hall" will be enjoyed by Yankees fans as much as the "Player Who Never Played For Our Team Rotunda" will be enjoyed by Mets fans.

[jimmyjimjimz]

It's probably not going to happen (they will have Bank of America ads on them instead.. jk), but how cool would it look if they made those posts in the shape of little baseball bats? all they would have to do is taper it off at the ends to look like a handle and give it a nice paint job...

That's actually a pretty good idea.

I don't get why no team ever made the foul poles look like bats. That'd be really interesting.

[Ralf]

Truce accepted. I agree, the exterior does look very nice. Now, wasn't that better than just egging Yankees fans on and on?

The "Great Hall" will be enjoyed by Yankees fans as much as the "Player Who Never Played For Our Team Rotunda" will be enjoyed by Mets fans.

I've never really been a fan of the rotunda. My main concern was the interior of the park.

[Cool Papa B.]

I know in the original plans this area is supposed to be a driveway between the new parking lot and the stadium. I think it's also going to be a team bus drop off for visiting teams. Any chance you think a part of that will become an area for tailgate parties before games?

[SparkyL]

I know in the original plans this area is supposed to be a driveway between the new parking lot and the stadium. I think it's also going to be a team bus drop off for visiting teams. Any chance you think a part of that will become an area for tailgate parties before games?

Most of this plot will be a large parking garage for Yankee/MLB/NYC/YES employees, players, premium seatholders. There will be a "dock access private drive" (that's how it's labeled on the blueprints) between the garage and the stadium.

Common fans won't have access to this area and I would be surprised if they allow tailgating (with grills) so close to the stadium and all of the service-related traffic.

[Cool Papa B.]

Most of this plot will be a large parking garage for Yankee/MLB/NYC/YES employees, players, premium seatholders. There will be a "dock access private drive" (that's how it's labeled on the blueprints) between the garage and the stadium.

Common fans won't have access to this area and I would be surprised if they allow tailgating (with grills) so close to the stadium and all of the service-related traffic.

Do you or anyone have plans that show this area?

[Gary Dunaier]

I know in the original plans this area is supposed to be a driveway between the new parking lot and the stadium. I think it's also going to be a team bus drop off for visiting teams. Any chance you think a part of that will become an area for tailgate parties before games?

You'll have a much better chance of convincing "Freddy Sez" to switch his loyalties to the Mets than you will of being able to tailgate in that VIP parking area.

(True story: I saw "Freddy Sez" at a Mets game a few years ago... he was sitting in the Upper Reserved, a section or two away from where I was... he wore his Yankees jacket, but he didn't have his sign and pan... he didn't start any trouble or anything like that... if you didn't know who he was, you'd have thought he was just another elderly gentleman spending the day at the ballgame... which, for all intents and purposes, he was. :) )

[YanksRule]

You'll have a much better chance of convincing "Freddy Sez" to switch his loyalties to the Mets than you will of being able to tailgate in that VIP parking area.

(True story: I saw "Freddy Sez" at a Mets game a few years ago... he was sitting in the Upper Reserved, a section or two away from where I was... he wore his Yankees jacket, but he didn't have his sign and pan... he didn't start any trouble or anything like that... if you didn't know who he was, you'd have thought he was just another elderly gentleman spending the day at the ballgame... which, for all intents and purposes, he was. :) )

Actually FYI he is a NY fan and my dad has a picture of him with a mets hat on... he's friends with cow-bell man

[YanksRule]

Bernie Williams is coming back for the last game at the stadium :clapping

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080912&content_id=3461758&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy

[Yankees12]

Bernie Williams is coming back for the last game at the stadium :clapping

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080912&content_id=3461758&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy

The most fantastic news coming from the Yankees in months! I'm so glad to see him come back - I hope his number 51 is retired some day - for all the contributions he made to this team and all the accomplishments he had here, he deserves it.

[Aviator_Frank]

Gary your new hyphenated sig is throwing the page width off kilter

[Ralf]

Bernie Williams is coming back for the last game at the stadium :clapping

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080912&content_id=3461758&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy

They should sign him to a 1 day contract and let him sit in the dugout in full uniform.

[Wall-E]

I'd just like to wave the flag of truce and say that, after seeing the most recent shots of the exterior of NYS, I think it came out really nice. The place looks like its been there all along. They did a really great job with it. I'm impressed.

I still think the "great hall" is lame though.....

:eek: to the 10 millionth power.

[YankeeFanBx]

Truce accepted. I agree, the exterior does look very nice. Now, wasn't that better than just egging Yankees fans on and on?

The "Great Hall" will be enjoyed by Yankees fans as much as the "Player Who Never Played For Our Team Rotunda" will be enjoyed by Mets fans. That is funny :rofl::rofl:
Now if he approves of the interior (which to Ralf looks like a certain ballpark from the midwest) this place will be OK!

[Ralf]

That is funny :rofl::rofl:
Now if he approves of the interior (which to Ralf looks like a certain ballpark from the midwest) this place will be OK!

I think the OF definitely looks like that ballpark but, based on the 3D viewer, the rest of NYS looks a lot like OYS on the inside - save the upper deck of course. The frieze came out a lot better than I expected too.

[Wall-E]

I still don't think the outfield does, and if it does, why is that bad?

US Cellular Field's outfield isn't the problem, it's the sterile grandstand. The NYS has a restaurant, outdoor food court, giant screen, spacious leaderboards, great "Yankee Stadium " sign hovering, and the outfield does look like it will be a treat for all (spacious back concourse as well).

Well, except the 100-200 seats blocked by the Mammoth.

[Wall-E]

Also, look at these pics of the great hall:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Fsh7GWfK4f0/SMWpwCjs9tI/AAAAAAAACXw/3LgouJ6OSsg/s1600-h/Picture+10.png

Looks like a lot more stone than we thought, probably to make it feel less sterile?

[SparkyL]

Do you or anyone have plans that show this area?

From stadiumpage.com

[SparkyL]

Also, look at these pics of the great hall:

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Fsh7GWfK4f0/SMWpwCjs9tI/AAAAAAAACXw/3LgouJ6OSsg/s1600-h/Picture+10.png

Looks like a lot more stone than we thought, probably to make it feel less sterile?

I only see i pci, should there be more?

Also, all I see are concrete steps, concrete support columns and beams and semi-decorative block on the walls. Maybe a bit less metal, but there is "warm" stonework and concrete is not it.

[Gary Dunaier]

Only about half the new stadium can be seen, but I still like the shot...


(Uploaded to Flickr.com by user Dan_DC on 9/12/08; described as having been taken August 30, 2008. Link to original Flickr.com upload: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dandc/2850025395/))


And here's one with the two ballparks waaaaaaay in the distance. It's best viewed in "Original" (2800 x 2100) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dandc/2836517588/sizes/o/in/set-72157605543398283/) size, but for right now, here's a smaller view...


(Uploaded to Flickr.com by user Dan_DC on 9/7/08; described as having been taken September 1, 2008. Link to original Flickr.com upload: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dandc/2836517588/in/set-72157605543398283/))


Finally, this one just shows a teeny-weeny bit of the new place, but it's part of the set so I might as well throw it in, keep 'em all together...


(Uploaded to Flickr.com by user Dan_DC on 9/12/08; described as having been taken August 30, 2008. Link to original Flickr.com upload: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dandc/2850856156/))

[Bobby_Ayala]

What are the Yankees doing that will ensure future fine young females will enjoy their ballpark experience? Bring the babes to the ballpark. Cater to their needs which in turn cater to my needs as a fan of women and baseball.:reporter:

[jimmyjimjimz]

What are the Yankees doing that will ensure future fine young females will enjoy their ballpark experience? Bring the babes to the ballpark. Cater to their needs which in turn cater to my needs as a fan of women and baseball.:reporter:

I don't think that would be good. If they did that, the only women they'd be attracting is women who look like Rosie O'Donnell and women who look like Susan Waldman.

[PHA]

I don't think that would be good. If they did that, the only women they'd be attracting is women who look like Rosie O'Donnell and women who look like Susan Waldman.

probably the only type of women you can get.... I kid I kid