New Yankee Stadium construction

[Pinstripes]

wow thats weird..when it rains the rain is going to get in and leave puddles in the hall..right?No. It's equipped with drainage and sloped concrete to prevent puddling in the event of heavy rains.

The thing about the Great Hall that people seem to be overlooking is that it's no different from any other open air concourse, other than the fact that it has a roof over it. It's not a fancy marble floor that shouldn't get wet or that will get slippery. It's like a sidewalk. It can probably even be hosed down if it gets dirty.

ETA: It's like this place, only it has a roof:


Image: Picasa user MPH (link to album (http://picasaweb.google.com/PhillyPartTwo/BaltimoreTripCamdenYardsMay682007#5080786768109534 338))

[YankeeDean]

Yeah...Make sure you enjoy the name yankee stadium because you are paying through the nose for it. Only $2625 for those front row seats.

I paid $5 for an unobstructed bleacher seat on April 20. spending the rest in the martini bar. Thats the 5th game of the year -- Joba's first game I think

[The House That Ruth Built]

I paid $5 for an unobstructed bleacher seat on April 20. spending the rest in the martini bar. Thats the 5th game of the year -- Joba's first game I think

nice. I'll be there Apr 21st...CC's third start!!!!

[Anubis2051]

Does anyone know if there is a "42" in monument park for Jackie Robinson?

Oh, and I want the picture on the wall for my apartment!

[qbannik]

The two main shots used in a telecast are the centerfield camera and the high home camera. The ones in the loge provide different angles of plays/players in addition to mainly showing baserunners. You might be confusing the high home view for the view from directly behind home that shows pitchers faces and slow motion pitches.

Thanks for clearing the air. I knew he was wrong.

[Pinstripes]

Does anyone know if there is a "42" in monument park for Jackie Robinson?The retired number circle? Yes.

[Cool Papa B.]

Hey guys. YES will be doing a special tonight-Sunday- at 6:30PM on the New Yankee Stadium. The name of the show is Yankee Magazine: New Yankee Stadium Special.

Also I'm not sure if anyone has heard, but the Sunday Daily News has a special section talking about NYS. Supposedly, it's gonna have lots of pictures also.

[Gary Dunaier]

Here's something interesting from the Daily News...

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2009/03/28/2009-03-28_will_yes_network_say_no_to_showing_a_les.html


Will YES network say no to showing a less-than-full new Yankee Stadium?

Bob Raissman
Saturday, March 28th 2009, 3:07 PM

History reveals that empty seats at Yankee Stadium could be hazardous to a broadcaster's career - especially a voice interested in telling the truth.

This insight was inspired by Yankees' authored print advertisements reminding fans that prime seats between the bases - expensive locations - are still available in the new Stadium. The voice of the Yankees, John Sterling, is making a similar sales pitch (he calls it a "once in a lifetime opportunity") on radio commercials.

There have been radio discussions, and a variety of newspaper stories, attempting to gauge how many of these primo seats have been sold in this toxic economic environment.

Ticket talk triggered a memory from long ago - Sept. 22, 1966. The Yankees would finish in 10th place that season and on that day, 413 fans squeezed their way into Yankee Stadium, which at the time had a seating capacity of 65,000.

The legendary Red Barber was at the WPIX-TV microphone. He instructed the director of the telecast to have PIX's cameras pan the empty Stadium. "I don't know what the paid attendance is today, but whatever it is, it is the smallest crowd in the history of Yankee Stadium," Barber reported. "And this crowd is the story, not the game."

Shortly after the '66 season ended, Barber was fired by the astute suits from CBS who owned the team and were in the process of driving it into the ground.

All this is not to suggest games in the new Yankee Stadium will ever be that sparsely attended, but it certainly looks like some locations "downstairs" may not be totally occupied.

What would patches of emptiness mean in terms of how the Yankees Entertainment & Sports Network covers the games? Would the Bombers' inability to sell out their new palace be bad for the organization's image and brand?

If the answer to the second question is yes, will it be in YES' and the Yankees' best interests to shade reality? Maybe so, but it would be nearly impossible to do.

Even on YES.

"Well, you never know where the baseball is going, so it's not like you can hide any sections of empty seats," said a baseball TV director who works for an out-of-market team. "On the other hand, there are ways to shoot around the holes (empty sections) when the ball isn't in play."

If there is a section, or sections, of empty seats, Yankees brass are not likely to invite fans in "cheap" seats to "come on down" just for cosmetic affect. A move like that would infuriate fans who shelled out $2,000 to purchase a ticket to a Yankee game.

It would not be surprising if the Al Yankzeera voices already have been briefed on this matter. Who knows, maybe audio of the Ol' Redhead's report has been offered as an example of what not to do. And his ultimate fate offered up as an example of what can happen if you decide to play it straight.

So, outside of the usual report on the daily paid attendance, it's not likely you will hear any Al Yank mouths commenting on the price of tickets. Or analyzing why certain locations are empty. But if the seats are filled, you will hear plenty about how powerful an attraction the Bombers are - even in a bad economy.

And if those seats are not sold, expect plenty of commercial interludes designed to entice you to purchase a seat at the "beautiful" new ballpark.

This could work out great for YES voices. They might even receive commissions on any seats they sell.

[Pinstripes]

Here's something interesting from the Daily News...

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/yankees/2009/03/28/2009-03-28_will_yes_network_say_no_to_showing_a_les.htmlTh anks for the link Gary.

As for the article, it sounds more than a little bit - how shall I say - slanted. "Al Yankzeera"? Come on, that's just unfair. The YES network had Mike and the Maddog (and now just Mike) on the station for years, and they have been far from spewing the party line, especially Maddog, the professed Yankee hater.

Nevertheless, I firmly believe there won't be enough empty seats to make it look odd. There may be empty seats here and there from time to time, but most definitely not entire sections, even the most expensive seats.

Is there seriously nothing better to write than to attempt to write an entire article based around whether or not the YES network would potentially try and hide some empty seats in the new stadium, if and when that ever happened. Weird.

[Gary Dunaier]

Bob Raissman is one of those writers who attaches "cutesy" names to people and places when he feels it's appropriate. He refers to Chris Russo's former broadcast partner as Mike (Sports Pope) Francesa, for example.

He's always referred to YES as Al Yankzeera.

"Is there seriously nothing better to write than to attempt to write an entire article based around whether or not the YES network would potentially try and hide some empty seats in the new stadium, if and when that ever happened"?

Is there seriously nothing better for us to do than post messages obsessing on the quality, type, and/or nature of the advertising signs in the ballparks? I think Raissman's topic is a legitimate one.

[Pinstripes]

Is there seriously nothing better for us to do than post messages obsessing on the quality, type, and/or nature of the advertising signs in the ballparks? I think Raissman's topic is a legitimate one.But we do this for recreation, and because we're interested. Writers are (supposedly) professionals. Just because we spend our recreational time discussing ballpark ads doesn't make this story appropriate or noteworth enough for a Daily News article. This story is nothing new, nor does it have a quote from any named sources, nor a single quote from a single Yankee or YES related person. The only quote is from "a baseball TV director who works for an out-of-market team".

This is what constitues an article these days? Speculation that's based on the fact that the economy is slow and the Yankees can't sell all of their premium seats? How is this news? We've had a stream of articles about this stuff for weeks now. Just because this guy adds his own twist to it (what will the YES network do "if" there are empty sections - which there won't be) doesn't make it article worthy.

Point being, this article seems to be nothing more than a vehicle to make fun of the Yankees for something that they haven't even done yet. That "something" would be creative filming of the ballpark to mask empty sections. He also makes fun of the fact that they might make on-air sales pitches about ticket availability. That is unless the seats are filled. Then he makes fun of the fact that they'll brag about what a draw the stadium is. Basically, it's a damned if you do, damned if you don't article, once again, taking a jab at the Yankees and YES for something that they haven't even done yet, based on speculation about something that hasn't even happened yet. Great insight there.

IF the season had started and there were empty sections and/or the Yankees were doing some of these things, then maybe there would be something worthy to write about, and even then I'd have to see more than a vague quote from an unnamed out-of-market "TV director."

Slow news day. Nothing more.

[chip]

Pinstripes,
Good idea with the party decks.
Here is a cad drawing I did of the stadium showing
how much of the bleachers have obstructed seats.
Just have the party decks behind the red line.

[monkeypants]

Pinstripes,
Good idea with the party decks.
Here is a cad drawing I did of the stadium showing
how much of the bleachers have obstructed seats.
Just have the party decks behind the red line.

So, you would eliminate around one-quarter of the bleachers?

[peterrod16]

So, you would eliminate around one-quarter of the bleachers?

i would say yes plus the yanks can make more $$$ on concession with a party deck.
The nats have a party deck and it was packed.

[eatabagel]

Nice that you can still buy Schaeffer and Ballantine beers at the Stadium.

[monkeypants]

i would say yes plus the yanks can make more $$$ on concession with a party deck.
The nats have a party deck and it was packed.

I have no doubt that the Yankees can make equal or more money using a variety of schemes. I do think, however, that eliminated over 1000 seats (the bleachers hold around 5000)--the most affordable in a stadium with reduced capacity--should give one pause.

[Twenty Seven]

I know it's beating a dead horse, but here's another idea that could have worked for the bleacher obstruction issue. They could have a party porch on each side, where groups could purchase the porch for a game. They could have a gate there, and include food/drink that would be delivered straight from the CF bleacher concession stands. They could put some seats and tables or picnic tables and stuff there. It would have alleviated most of the obstruction issue, and allowed them to recoup some of the revenue lost through the reduced number of seats.



That's a great solution.

[RationalNYYfan]

This may have been answered already, but...what are these things here?

[04golf]

Hey guys. YES will be doing a special tonight-Sunday- at 6:30PM on the New Yankee Stadium. The name of the show is Yankee Magazine: New Yankee Stadium Special.

Also I'm not sure if anyone has heard, but the Sunday Daily News has a special section talking about NYS. Supposedly, it's gonna have lots of pictures also.


Just read the special, good read. After being on this site for months, not too much new information:laugh

[dabx]

Thanks for the link Gary.

As for the article, it sounds more than a little bit - how shall I say - slanted. "Al Yankzeera"? Come on, that's just unfair. The YES network had Mike and the Maddog (and now just Mike) on the station for years, and they have been far from spewing the party line, especially Maddog, the professed Yankee hater.

Nevertheless, I firmly believe there won't be enough empty seats to make it look odd. There may be empty seats here and there from time to time, but most definitely not entire sections, even the most expensive seats.

Is there seriously nothing better to write than to attempt to write an entire article based around whether or not the YES network would potentially try and hide some empty seats in the new stadium, if and when that ever happened. Weird.

Bob is appears frequently on SNY and never says ANYTHING bad about that network. Before going on SNY, he used to refer to Fred Wilpon as "skillset". No More. If he was a true journalist, I would be commenting on amazing it is that the Yankees have so many tickets sold at the price they were asking.

But he wants to always be negative of YES. Tell us Bob, how is SNY going to explain the empty ad spots on their scoreboards? The last ads that went up were two cheap looking ads for a lawn mower dealer. Did the Mets sell out all of their tickets? How is SNY going to explain their empty seats when they have 10,000 fewer seats than Yankee Stadium?

[bronxbombers2]

This may have been answered already, but...what are these things here?



all i see is a red x, can u send me a link to the pic and ill take a look.

[JAD7]

This may have been answered already, but...what are these things here?




They look like some kind of troughs to put ice & beverages in.

[eatabagel]

Here's an interesting article about what the construction of the new stadium does to one of the local bars: Stan's.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/nyregion/thecity/29stan.html?_r=1

[bronxbombers2]

didnt somebody else besides yankeesrule go on the tour? wonder if he got some pics

[NYBase]

Hey guys. YES will be doing a special tonight-Sunday- at 6:30PM on the New Yankee Stadium. The name of the show is Yankee Magazine: New Yankee Stadium Special.

Also I'm not sure if anyone has heard, but the Sunday Daily News has a special section talking about NYS. Supposedly, it's gonna have lots of pictures also.

I think it's on right now.

[monkeypants]

This may have been answered already, but...what are these things here?



I think those are chutes into which fans can dump any remaining money they might have after the game is over.
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Relax...I'm just having some fun.

[NYY4Life]

I think it's on right now.

Yes, it is on now TILL 1:30 and again AT 6:30.

[RationalNYYfan]

I'm thinking of getting the Interlocking NY logo tattooed on me, but I don't know where. Inner ankle, above the ankle bone maybe?

[CFmets09]

That's where the yankees keep the holy water so all the fans can bless themselves as they walk into the cathedral.



I'm kidding guys

[Kentucky Bomber]

That's where the yankees keep the holy water so all the fans can bless themselves as they walk into the cathedral.



I'm kidding guys

No need to kid. Those are in fact Yankees baptismal fonts. Bring your newborn into the cathedral and have them join the true faith right away.

[CFmets09]

No need to kid. Those are in fact Yankees baptismal fonts. Bring your newborn into the cathedral and have them join the true faith right away.

:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh:laugh

[The Monument]

C'mon, those are obviously open-air urinal troughs, to pay homage to the original 1923 Stadium where The Babe would pee wherever he felt like it.:rainy:

[MarcianoNY]

I'm thinking of getting the Interlocking NY logo tattooed on me, but I don't know where. Inner ankle, above the ankle bone maybe?

Screw that, this is the only way to show your undying Yankees loyalty through the majesty of tattoo: (flickr: BrokenBat)

[jimmyjimjimz]

How much are those seats that theyre selling day of game gonna cost? And how many seats are up there? Do you know? And is it all the bleachers, or just the obstructed seats, or just the seats up top on top of the resturant/sports bar/whatever theyre calling it these days?

Can someone please answer my question so I can feel satisfied?

and who is Al Yankzeeiria? Does he work for SNY or something, and bash the Yankees?

[locke40]

I think those are chutes into which fans can dump any remaining money they might have after the game is over.
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Relax...I'm just having some fun.

Please don't give the Yankees any ideas. I'm sure they would do something like that if it was possible.

[MarcianoNY]

Can someone please answer my question so I can feel satisfied?

and who is Al Yankzeeiria? Does he work for SNY or something, and bash the Yankees?

Go on the yankees ticket website, pick a game, and select the option for "best seats available." That should give you a pretty good idea. Last time I did that, ticketmaster came up with something like, "here ya go, we are saving 4 of these $2,500 seats just for you." I passed.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Go on the yankees ticket website, pick a game, and select the option for "best seats available." That should give you a pretty good idea. Last time I did that, ticketmaster came up with something like, "here ya go, we are saving 4 of these $2,500 seats just for you." I passed.

yeah, someone said theyre selling tickets only on the day of the game at The Stadium. That's what I was asking about. Not tickets that are on sale now.

[hudsonharden]

Can someone please answer my question so I can feel satisfied?

and who is Al Yankzeeiria? Does he work for SNY or something, and bash the Yankees?

my best guess is the "Al Yankzeeiria" is a play on "Al Jazeera (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Jazeera)," the Arabic news and current affairs television station.

[jimmyjimjimz]

my best guess is the "Al Yankzeeiria" is a play on "Al Jazeera (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Jazeera)," the Arabic news and current affairs television station.

oh, so theyre calling the Yankees terrorists?

well, David Ortiz looks more like a terrorist than anyone on the Yankees.



Here's an interesting article about what the construction of the new stadium does to one of the local bars: Stan's.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/nyregion/thecity/29stan.html?_r=1


I don't think Stan's is gonna lose much business. The lot accross the street from the old Stadium is still gonna be open, so people are still gonna park there and walk by. Then, you got the hardcore fans who go there all the time. All they'll probably lose is the casual fan and the fans of the other team, who never been to the old stadium and don't know what's down the block from the new stadium. I know I'm definately gonna be going to Stan's. I don't mind walking. And it's not like it's really far. It's only one block.

[bronxbombers2]

heres a set of rather recent pics, boy those pics on the back of the stadium look awsome during a nice sunny afternoon. Looks much cleaner than a blank wall. http://www.flickr.com/photos/skyliner72/3389666593/in/photostream/

[DM23MVP]

yeah, someone said theyre selling tickets only on the day of the game at The Stadium. That's what I was asking about. Not tickets that are on sale now.

Whatever tickets are not sold for that particular game are the ones that will be on sale the day of the game. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that one out.

Hopefully that answers your question.

[NYBase]

Just got an email notifying me my partial tickets will arrive on Tuesday. Neat.

[reh303]

oh, so theyre calling the Yankees terrorists?

well, David Ortiz looks more like a terrorist than anyone on the Yankees.



Al-Jazeera isn't a terrorist organization, so the comparison doesn't work that way.

[Twenty Seven]

I think those are chutes into which fans can dump any remaining money they might have after the game is over.
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Relax...I'm just having some fun.



That's hilarious!!! Thanks for the laugh. :clapping

[threeyoda]

From the Daily News special


52,253-Capacity
20,000-Light Bulbs
314-Right Field
876-Toilets
1,100-TVs
15,000-gallons of paint
26-Ticket Windows
444-Cash Registers
45,000-Cup Holders
90-Feet of foul poles
86-Retail points of sale
5,956-feet occupied by CF scoreboard
11,800-tons of steel


I got the Ticket Info & Fan Guide today, so here's some new info:


All of the historical pictures are part of the Glory of the Yankees Photo Collection, put toghther by the Daily News
The Mohegan Sun Sports Bar is a membership club

[TinoM24]

so which 7k or so seats dont have cupholders?

[Big Bubba Yankee]

so which 7k or so seats dont have cupholders?

Standing room and bleachers i guess.

[petemig]

Long time reader first time poster. Just wanted to let you know that New Yankees Stadium Tour tickets are now available on Yankees.com

[baseballman1243]

Starting on my B-Day may I add :waving

[threeyoda]

Hard Rock Cafe at Yankee Stadium

http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/cafe.aspx?LocationID=538&MIBEnumID=3

[TinoM24]

Standing room and bleachers i guess.

wow duh how i did i forget.

[baseballman1243]

I am watching the NYS special on YES and they said the "sound system is vastly superior" and that the PA won't be echoing anymore. I thought that was the best part. "Ladies and gentlemen men. Welcome elcome to Yankee ankee Stadium adium"

[florida_yankee_fan]

I am watching the NYS special on YES and they said the "sound system is vastly superior" and that the PA won't be echoing anymore. I thought that was the best part. "Ladies and gentlemen men. Welcome elcome to Yankee ankee Stadium adium"

Right,

Sort of like Lou Gehrig's speech:

"Today, today today today......I consider myself self self self...." It wouldn't be the same without that echo:nod:

[Zion610]

Here are my pics folk... A Noting too new
http://picasaweb.google.com/Yankees.Tixx/NewYankeeStadiumTour?feat=directlink#

[stadiumbuilder]

They'll always be some echo in a large outdoor arena, sound is relatively slow.

[florida_yankee_fan]

Thanks for pics,Zion.

[Rob R]

Here are my pics folk... A Noting too new
http://picasaweb.google.com/Yankees.Tixx/NewYankeeStadiumTour?feat=directlink#
VERY nice, Zion. Thanks!

[florida_yankee_fan]

What's going on,Rob?

[Zion610]

How much are those seats that theyre selling day of game gonna cost? And how many seats are up there? Do you know? And is it all the bleachers, or just the obstructed seats, or just the seats up top on top of the resturant/sports bar/whatever theyre calling it these days?

They didnt mention price.. only those cafe seats re day of game sale

[Zion610]

Maybe the guide meant Gate 2, whose entrance is directly across the street from the 1001 Jerome Avenue apartment building.


(Photo taken June 13, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2577191180/).)


As you move from Gate 2 to Gate 4, Jerome Avenue curves away from the Stadium. As seen in the below photo, the curve is at the traffic light; hang a right to stay on Jerome. Stay straight and you're on the Macombs Dam Bridge Approach; that's the name of the street that intersects with 161st Street outside Gate 4.


(Photo taken June 13, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2576362991/in/set-72157605597959762).)


Back on Jerome, the apartment buildings facing the Stadium do so at an angle...


(Photo taken June 13, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2576359439/).)

Your %100 right i meant gate 2

[Zion610]

VERY nice, Zion. Thanks!

I dont know how to post them directly to the boards if someone can do that feel free!!

[florida_yankee_fan]

I dont know how to post them directly to the boards if someone can do that feel free!!

Great shots,Man

Link: http://picasaweb.google.com/Yankees.Tixx/NewYankeeStadiumTour?feat=directlink#

[RationalNYYfan]

I love the REG-GIE homage. I always thought the shot of the scoreboard flashing was just as memorable as the 3 home runs.

It sure is a relief to know that the Great Hall will be filled with images from Yankee past, not advertisements. Could you imagine seeing the 30foot tall banners hanging up, lined with players and Yankee greats, then one of the banners says:


"BANK
OF
AMERICA"

[Zion610]

I love the REG-GIE homage. I always thought the shot of the scoreboard flashing was just as memorable as the 3 home runs.

It sure is a relief to know that the Great Hall will be filled with images from Yankee past, not advertisements. Could you imagine seeing the 30foot tall banners hanging up, lined with players and Yankee greats, then one of the banners says:


"BANK
OF
AMERICA"

Thats deff my fav pic in the hall it looks awesome

[SparkyL]

They'll always be some echo in a large outdoor arena, sound is relatively slow.

But when the speaker is right over your head instead of across the stadium . . . no echo.

[RationalNYYfan]

But when the speaker is right over your head instead of across the stadium . . . no echo.

There might be echo from the speakers you hear from across the stadium. Plus the ballpark is a bowl shape, so some sound waves might bounce around. I don't really know anything about it, so I guess we'll just have to wait and see!

I'm also curious about the noise level. Whoever goes to one of the upcoming games, make sure to study how loud it gets in comparison to RYS!

[SparkyL]

I know it's beating a dead horse, but here's another idea that could have worked for the bleacher obstruction issue. They could have a party porch on each side, where groups could purchase the porch for a game. They could have a gate there, and include food/drink that would be delivered straight from the CF bleacher concession stands. They could put some seats and tables or picnic tables and stuff there. It would have alleviated most of the obstruction issue, and allowed them to recoup some of the revenue lost through the reduced number of seats.

Agree 100%


not a bad idea in my opinion and could be an easy fix too

Yes indeed - very easy to do.

I still say they should just put the bullpens along the walls of the restaurant, and fill in the current bullpens with seats. Thus, they don't lose any revenue/seats, and the obstruction is eliminated.
Are you suggesting that the bullpens remain at the field level or be raised up? There is a lot of "stuff" under the bleachers that would have to be dealt with, plus there's a lot of structural supports of the bleachers that would have to be removed.

Here's the patio design with some platforms used in other parks to provide elevated views besides just the front rails. I would love to have a picnic area there.

"Pinestripe Picnic Porch"

[SparkyL]

There might be echo from the speakers you hear from across the stadium. Plus the ballpark is a bowl shape, so some sound waves might bounce around. I don't really know anything about it, so I guess we'll just have to wait and see!

I'm also curious about the noise level. Whoever goes to one of the upcoming games, make sure to study how loud it gets in comparison to RYS!

In attending the news parks with the newer speaker systems it actually sounded weird to not have the familiar echo. There's a little, but very little. They don't have to blast the system since there are so many speakers - so there is not as much energy coming from any one speaker that would start bouncing around.

Since the bleacher speakers are not right by the seats, they may need to be loud enough that they will create an echo.

[NYFan1stYankFan2nd]

Agree 100%



Yes indeed - very easy to do.

Are you suggesting that the bullpens remain at the field level or be raised up? There is a lot of "stuff" under the bleachers that would have to be dealt with, plus there's a lot of structural supports of the bleachers that would have to be removed.

Here's the patio design with some platforms used in other parks to provide elevated views besides just the front rails. I would love to have a picnic area there.

"Pinestripe Picnic Porch"

Good modification. Although it reduces Bleacher seating some, it ensures that all remainng Bleacher positions have ample sightlines.

BTW do all good BF readers have their copy of NYDN's Sunday Yankee Stadium insert? It's a keeper IMO.

[Cool Papa B.]

Here are my pics folk... A Noting too new
http://picasaweb.google.com/Yankees.Tixx/NewYankeeStadiumTour?feat=directlink#

Nice pics Zion. Did you happen to see if the Hard Rock sign was up yet, and did you take any pics of the Gate 8 area?

[Rob R]

What's going on,Rob?
hey, fyf, how's it going with you? Just enjoying the photos that Zion provided. Can't wait for the season to start already!

[YanksRule]

I took a bunch of exterior photos last weekend, most angles have been seen 100 times, but there a few new ones:






http://www.flickr.com/photos/20503670@N05/sets/72157616100225580/detail/

[dabigyankeeman]

I'm thinking of getting the Interlocking NY logo tattooed on me, but I don't know where. Inner ankle, above the ankle bone maybe?

I have thought of doing the same thing, a small one, i would do it on the upper arm, just above the line of a short sleeve shirt so that it doesnt show normally but i could roll the sleeve up and expose it or wear a muscle shirt or tank top and it would be seen.

[YanksRule]

More photos taken by someone else on the stadium tour:

http://picasaweb.google.com/pumpkinpie.pumpkinpie/NewYankeeStadium32809?feat=email#

[florida_yankee_fan]

hey, fyf, how's it going with you? Just enjoying the photos that Zion provided. Can't wait for the season to start already!

I know what you mean.

This week is going to feel like the longest,with opening day being so tantalizingly close...

[YanksRule]

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[florida_yankee_fan]

More photos taken by someone else on the stadium tour:

http://picasaweb.google.com/pumpkinpie.pumpkinpie/NewYankeeStadium32809?feat=email#

God,

Let's play ball already!

[VAPYankees4]

Is it me or is there something wrong with the bottom of the Y? Like there is white missing

[genop]

yeah i see what you mean. whats up with that:shrug:

[NYFan1stYankFan2nd]

Is it me or is there something wrong with the bottom of the Y? Like there is white missing

Still drying off from a power-wash?

[florida_yankee_fan]

I took a bunch of exterior photos last weekend, most angles have been seen 100 times, but there a few new ones:





I see the super let you on his roof again :D Great shots,man

[Yankeefan90]

I'd have to agree with that even though these are just pics and I haven't seen it in person but this ballpark is very Yankee Stadium. I look at the pics and the field is the same, I know I'm looking at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees did a good job.

[DM23MVP]

Is it me or is there something wrong with the bottom of the Y? Like there is white missing

Looks like it's just wet.

[YanksRule]

I see the super let you on his roof again :D Great shots,man

Actually all of the doors were open.. I just walked right in =)

[florida_yankee_fan]

Actually all of the doors were open.. I just walked right in =)

LOL, Good job!:thumbsup:

[kingcohn]

I made this out of a shot from google and the 2 cbs radio shots
not sure if it belongs here but I couldn't find any appropriate thread more than this one

[NewYorkMantle]

Still drying off from a power-wash?

ding ding :nod:

[florida_yankee_fan]

I made this out of a shot from google and the 2 cbs radio shots
not sure if it belongs here but I couldn't find any appropriate thread more than this one


I don't think there's anything wrong with it here;but did you consider this:

http://www.baseball-fever.com/showthread.php?t=78640

[YanksRule]

Something neat from the tour I took Saturday- on the Main level concourse they have this thing that you walk by and silhouettes of players become real photographs, and then becomes silhouettes again, like one of those images that animate when you move it, but way slicker- it's kind of cool. I took a video of it here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/20503670@N05/3396586495/

[darbypitcher22]

pains me to see the grass gone in OYS...... kind of brings to fruition the fact that things are really at an end in the old park....

[bronxbombers2]

2 questions.... First, do you think they will put some kind of bunting on the exterior of the stadium in the next week?
and when will those flag poles above the frieze be filled in?

[Kentucky Bomber]

2 questions.... First, do you think they will put some kind of bunting on the exterior of the stadium in the next week?
and when will those flag poles above the frieze be filled in?

With spring weather tending towards > :rainy: I would imagine flags will only be flown on game days. I wouldn't expect to see anything until the Cubs games. Same for bunting, maybe not even until the Opener for that.

[florida_yankee_fan]

Good question,

If I had to guess,I'd say the bunting will go up on the 16th...:think:

[florida_yankee_fan]

Hey-

Does anyone know the forecast for up there this Friday?Hope it doesn't rain:pray:

[darbypitcher22]

I hope clear skies

[bronxbombers2]

I hope clear skies

40% chance of rain :(

[Rob R]

Maybe the guide meant Gate 2, whose entrance is directly across the street from the 1001 Jerome Avenue apartment building.


(Photo taken June 13, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2577191180/).)


As you move from Gate 2 to Gate 4, Jerome Avenue curves away from the Stadium. As seen in the below photo, the curve is at the traffic light; hang a right to stay on Jerome. Stay straight and you're on the Macombs Dam Bridge Approach; that's the name of the street that intersects with 161st Street outside Gate 4.


(Photo taken June 13, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2576362991/in/set-72157605597959762).)


Back on Jerome, the apartment buildings facing the Stadium do so at an angle...


(Photo taken June 13, 2008. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/14504460@N02/2576359439/).)

Anyone who trashes the surrounding area of NYS should take a good look at these photos. Very pretty. Very New York.

[TinoM24]

40% chance of rain :(

damn, I hate April. oh well, its just an exhibition game. only weather that matters is April 16th

[florida_yankee_fan]

That first pic taken by Gary with the Stadium directly across from the entrance 1001 Jerome ave is very cool...

[florida_yankee_fan]

damn, I hate April. oh well, its just an exhibition game. only weather that matters is April 16th

It feels like every time there's a Yankee game I can't wait to see, It gets delayed by rain. Same thing with the playoffs,it seems. Oh well. This looks like at least one "tradition" from the Old Stadium that's carried over to the new...

[Pinstripes]

Here's an interesting article about what the construction of the new stadium does to one of the local bars: Stan's.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/29/nyregion/thecity/29stan.html?_r=1I feel bad for those businesses, but at the same time, they've been reaping the benefits of being next door to the Yankees for years. True, their rent is probably high due to the location, but still.

So now, intsead of just living off of the Yankees presence, they may have to re-invent the business a bit to give people a stronger reason to go there. Considering that the new stadium should draw significantly more fans to games that would normally only draw 30,000 to 35,000 fans (games like KC, Baltimore, Seattle, Oakland, etc), those extra 15,000 people in the stands gives Stan's that much more opportunity to draw in customers. Not to mention that once the old stadium is gone, Stan's may end up being more visible.

[joleary536]

Maybe this is nitpicking, but does anyone else think the inning numbers are blocked by the top padding? And/or that the run numbers (0's right now) aren't totally straight? They seem to jump up at inning 3 or so.

[monkeypants]

I feel bad for those businesses, but at the same time, they've been reaping the benefits of being next door to the Yankees for years. True, their rent is probably high due to the location, but still.

So now, intsead of just living off of the Yankees presence, they may have to re-invent the business a bit to give people a stronger reason to go there. Considering that the new stadium should draw significantly more fans to games that would normally only draw 30,000 to 35,000 fans (games like KC, Baltimore, Seattle, Oakland, etc), those extra 15,000 people in the stands gives Stan's that much more opportunity to draw in customers. Not to mention that once the old stadium is gone, Stan's may end up being more visible.

Stan's is a landmark, but...doesn't Stan's now own basically the entire block of businesses, not only the bar and restaurant? It's not like the place is your run of the mill mom-and-pop shop.

[NYaDiO]

God,

Let's play ball already!

The ads make it feel more homey. Just seeing that Sony HDNA and WB Mason ad out by right field makes it feel like I'm in Yankee Stadium because I'm used to seeing them there in RYS. The ads do make a difference.

[JYanks26]

any ideas of where future retired numbers will be placed in MP? It seems they don't room left on the angled walls.

...also it looks like the polls of the MP netting will remain during games, they have been painted blue to blend with the batters eye.

[yankies4life]

any ideas of where future retired numbers will be placed in MP? It seems they don't room left on the angled walls.

...also it looks like the polls of the MP netting will remain during games, they have been painted blue to blend with the batters eye.

2, 42 and 6, up until the whole book thing are locks and i think torres will still be retired, but its gonna take longer than it wouldve.

20, 46, 51, 21 are numbers that are still up in the air. as is, i condsider them retired or about to be retired because nobody is ever going to wear those numbers, so you might as well retire those. thats the way i see it

[Zion610]

Nice pics Zion. Did you happen to see if the Hard Rock sign was up yet, and did you take any pics of the Gate 8 area?

There were no signs up by the hardrock.. i was gonna try to go tomorrow since its the first day open for business and see if its up

[JYanks26]

2, 42 and 6, up until the whole book thing are locks and i think torres will still be retired, but its gonna take longer than it wouldve.

20, 46, 51, 21 are numbers that are still up in the air. as is, i condsider them retired or about to be retired because nobody is ever going to wear those numbers, so you might as well retire those. thats the way i see it

...but where will they be in MP, there doesn't seem to be room left. As for Bernie, i think he is a sure thing...but I agree Torre will take some time.

[jimmyjimjimz]

...but where will they be in MP, there doesn't seem to be room left. As for Bernie, i think he is a sure thing...but I agree Torre will take some time.

isn't there a wall in front of the retired numbers? It looks like that from the pictures I've seen.

[Coach Bombay]

...but where will they be in MP, there doesn't seem to be room left. As for Bernie, i think he is a sure thing...but I agree Torre will take some time.

How about on the other side of the wall that the numbers are on?

[darbypitcher22]

I'm sure WHEN those numbers are retired(it's not a matter of if) they'll be reconfigured

[Gary Dunaier]

I'm sure WHEN those numbers are retired(it's not a matter of if) they'll be reconfigured

I think you're right. I highly doubt they haven't got some kind of expansion plans in mind, whether it's adding more space or physically getting rid of the numbers and replacing them with newer, smaller numbers to accommodate future retired numbers.

[Pinstripes]

Here's an extremely rough photoshop to illustrate that they could easily fit another retired number on the wall:



I just moved each number over a bit, reducing the space inbetween. That left plenty of room for one more number on the end. Theoretically by squishing everything closer together they could come up with space for two more numbers at the end (one more on each wall) by moving everything to the left a little. Eventually, if they need three spaces, the numbers could be reduced in size if they really had to. Keep in mind that there's already a 42 in monument park, however I don't know if they'll do a "dual tribute" 42 or if they'll have two separate 42's after Mo retires. The only locks for retired numbers right now, to me, are Jeter and Mo, but I'd say Bernie is up there, too. I'd say Paulie might potentially deserve one (realistically I think he did more for the team than, say, Reggie) but I just get the feeling that he's a fringe guy that just won't get his number retired. The fact that the Yankees let Hawkins take 21 last seaons leads me to believe they might be thinking along the same lines.

So while I don't expect a ton of numbers to be retired in the near future, and I do think that they need to be a little more strict about who's number to retire, it does surprise me a bit that they didn't make the walls just a bit longer to leave a little more room in there.

[NewYorkMantle]

How about on the other side of the wall that the numbers are on?



glad to see the 9/11 memorial made the move. i read something about a 9/11 dedication down in tampa and initially thought they might have moved the block down there for some reason.

i also like how much more angled in the monuments are now, compared to RYS. it almost looks like they're having a conversation.

[DM23MVP]

I think you're right. I highly doubt they haven't got some kind of expansion plans in mind, whether it's adding more space or physically getting rid of the numbers and replacing them with newer, smaller numbers to accommodate future retired numbers.

You're right Gary, I'm sure they took expansion into consideration when they built MP. As it stands right now, they could probably fit at least 1 more number on each wall. Perhaps they will use the 2 smaller walls in front of the numbers for future retirees.

[darbypitcher22]

they brought in 2 #8's for Yogi and Bill Dickey, I'm sure they'll have their own #42 for Mariano Rivera

[YanksRule]

they brought in 2 #8's for Yogi and Bill Dickey, I'm sure they'll have their own #42 for Mariano Rivera

There actually isn't a 42 for Jackie Robinson in MP yet since the number isn't retired for the Yankees until Mariano retires, so they need room for both- though I'm sure JR will be in a different location

[Cool Papa B.]

Hey guys. There's a nice retrospective video of New Yankee Stadium. Starting from groundbreaking ceremony to completion. It's nice. I thought you all might like it.

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/media/video.jsp?mid=200811143680159&c_id=nyy

[Cool Papa B.]

There actually isn't a 42 for Jackie Robinson in MP yet since the number isn't retired for the Yankees until Mariano retires, so they need room for both- though I'm sure JR will be in a different location

No, Jackie's # 42 is in Monument park. It was moved over to the new monument park like the rest of the other retired numbers. When Mariano retires there will be two # 42 in monument park. Actually Mariano Rivera is the last person in Major league baseball that will ever where the # 42. We had that discussion some time ago.

[Gary Dunaier]

Actually Mariano Rivera is the last person in Major league baseball that will ever where the # 42.

Mariano is the last active "grandfathered" player? All the other players who wore #42 at the time the number was officially retired have since, er, retired?

:think:

Well... it has been twelve years, so I guess it could be possible that he's the only one left...

[RationalNYYfan]

Two NYS articles published today on the Yankees website

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090330&content_id=4088804&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090330&content_id=4088816&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy

[Cool Papa B.]

has[/I] been twelve years, so I guess it could be possible that he's the only one left...

YOU GUESSED RIGHT!!! Mo' will be the LAST person to were the number 42.

[BigJ]

I wonder how many pictures/"murals" there are in the New Yankee Stadium? Whoever was in charge of doing all those did a terrific job. That had to take a TON of work just to organize all that.

[patriot174]

I wonder how many pictures/"murals" there are in the New Yankee Stadium? Whoever was in charge of doing all those did a terrific job. That had to take a TON of work just to organize all that.

All those pictures come from the NY Daily News archive. In the NYS special they released yesterday, the article talking about it said it took about 8 months to select over 2,000 pictures that'll be hung throughout the Stadium.

[04golf]

Jackie Robinsons #42 plaque in MP is just a blue 42 w/o the pinstripes. The Yankees retired numbers are the # with pinstrips behind them. There will be a difference between JR #42 and Riveras #42. Riveras will be symbolized as a retired Yankees # where as JR is not.

[DM23MVP]

Jackie Robinsons #42 plaque in MP is just a blue 42 w/o the pinstripes. The Yankees retired numbers are the # with pinstrips behind them. There will be a difference between JR #42 and Riveras #42. Riveras will be symbolized as a retired Yankees # where as JR is not.

I haven't seen it in the new stadium, but in the old stadium, Jackie's number was just the "Jackie Robinson Day" logo.

[Kentucky Bomber]

Jackie Robinsons #42 plaque in MP is just a blue 42 w/o the pinstripes. The Yankees retired numbers are the # with pinstrips behind them. There will be a difference between JR #42 and Riveras #42. Riveras will be symbolized as a retired Yankees # where as JR is not.

This is the Robinson number: it is purposely much different from the pinstriped numbers, so Rivera's will not be confused with it.

[DM23MVP]

This is the Robinson number: it is purposely much different from the pinstriped numbers, so Rivera's will not be confused with it.



If Fred Wilpon owned the Yankees, Jackie's retired number would have pinstripes, since he thinks that he played for the Mets.


Mo's number should be different, being that he is probably the greatest player to ever wear the #42.

[FAS 140]

No, Jackie's # 42 is in Monument park. It was moved over to the new monument park like the rest of the other retired numbers. When Mariano retires there will be two # 42 in monument park. Actually Mariano Rivera is the last person in Major league baseball that will ever where the # 42. We had that discussion some time ago.

Thank Cool Papa for the heads up on the Yankee Stadium Special. I did see the #42 in MP while watching the Yankee Magazine Special.

[80SHOCK]

Will they be flowers in MP like in the RYS?

[CaptainClutch]

Has anyone that has taken the stadium tour seen this and know where it is located in the stadium? I remember seeing this picture on MLB's website and though it was really cool looking but I haven't seen any other updated pictures of it.

It says it is by the clubhouse corridor

[Zion610]

Has anyone that has taken the stadium tour seen this and know where it is located in the stadium? I remember seeing this picture on MLB's website and though it was really cool looking but I haven't seen any other updated pictures of it.

It says it is by the clubhouse corridor

Im pretty sure thats on the wall outside of the yankees clubhouse and girardi's office but i could be wrong.. didnt see it on my tour

[Cool Papa B.]

Jackie Robinsons #42 plaque in MP is just a blue 42 w/o the pinstripes. The Yankees retired numbers are the # with pinstrips behind them. There will be a difference between JR #42 and Riveras #42. Riveras will be symbolized as a retired Yankees # where as JR is not.

Almost every stadium that I've seen has jackie Robinson's 42 different from their teams colors and/or font. Fenway, royals Stadium-I don't know what they call it these days- are two that immediately comes to mind. Nothing new.

[Spadanko]

If Fred Wilpon owned the Yankees, Jackie's retired number would have pinstripes, since he thinks that he played for the Mets.



yeah, because at Shea he had it in Blue and Orange... good point...


oh wait.......

[Cool Papa B.]

The Hard Rock cafe is suppose to be officially open for business today. Has anyone seen it today and see what the vibe is like?

[DM23MVP]

yeah, because at Shea he had it in Blue and Orange... good point...


oh wait.......

No he just named the entire front half of the stadium after him.

[CoreyNYC]

The real question is why did it take the Yanks until the last year or so to even put up Robinson's 42 when everyone else had it up all these years.

[jimmyjimjimz]

Will they be flowers in MP like in the RYS?

I'm pretty sure there more than likely will be.

[Yankeefan3783]

What would you guys say are better seats? Terrance 334 Row 7 or Terrance 310 Row 4? I'm thinking of getting tickets for Friday's game and both are available.

[TinoM24]

The real question is why did it take the Yanks until the last year or so to even put up Robinson's 42 when everyone else had it up all these years.

I think its just a new plaque, but the number has been retired. its also because of Rivera. they said theyll change the plaque whenever Mo retires.

[enysteez]

I would say 310 row 4.

[Yankeefan3783]

I would say 310 row 4.

Yea, that's what I went with.

[NYYfan09]

Is anyone sitting in the legends seats for the cubs game. I have tix for friday and was wondering if the food/soft drinks were included??

[DM23MVP]

The real question is why did it take the Yanks until the last year or so to even put up Robinson's 42 when everyone else had it up all these years.

Because Monument Park at Yankee Stadium is for great Yankees players that have earned their way in there. Jackie wasn't a Yankee. The league said that they have to retire the number, they didn't say that he had to be in monument park.

[YanksRule]

Is anyone sitting in the legends seats for the cubs game. I have tix for friday and was wondering if the food/soft drinks were included??

I do on Saturday- and yeah, I believe we have access to all of the clubs and food/drink.

[YanksRule]

The New Yankee Stadium tours are NOW ON SALE!

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/nyy/ballpark/stadium_tours.jsp

[TinoM24]

Is anyone sitting in the legends seats for the cubs game. I have tix for friday and was wondering if the food/soft drinks were included??

well in the regular season food/drink is included in the price, so I guess the exhibition is too?

[CoreyNYC]

What position did the Pope play for the Yankees?

Can't you guys ever conceed anything? It took the Yanks at least 7 years to get #42 up and when they did, they didn't put up a blue & red 42 like everyone else. They put up the JR Day logo.


Because Monument Park at Yankee Stadium is for great Yankees players that have earned their way in there. Jackie wasn't a Yankee.

[TinoM24]

What position did the Pope play for the Yankees?

Can't you guys ever conceed anything? It took the Yanks at least 7 years to get #42 up and when they did, they didn't put up a blue & red 42 like everyone else. They put up the JR Day logo.

they cant retire the number until Mo retires. once he retires they will change the plaque to something more official.

[Coach Bombay]

What position did the Pope play for the Yankees?

Can't you guys ever conceed anything? It took the Yanks at least 7 years to get #42 up and when they did, they didn't put up a blue & red 42 like everyone else. They put up the JR Day logo.

Mets and Sox retired numbers are different than the JR 42.

[threeyoda]

What position did the Pope play for the Yankees?

Can't you guys ever conceed anything? It took the Yanks at least 7 years to get #42 up and when they did, they didn't put up a blue & red 42 like everyone else. They put up the JR Day logo.

He's talking about RETIRED NUMBERS, NOT PLAQUES. The Pope has a plaque, not a retired number. The Yankees retired the number, but didn't put it up immediatly.

[threeyoda]

they cant retire the number until Mo retires. once he retires they will change the plaque to something more official.

At the new stadium, the number is exactly like the other Yankees retired numbers, just a lighter blue without pinstripes.

[Rob R]

The real question is why did it take the Yanks until the last year or so to even put up Robinson's 42 when everyone else had it up all these years.
Because Wilpon doesn't own the team. Otherwise we'd have The Great Jackie Robinson Hall at NYS, or Monu-Jackoliciousment Park.

So, when you went to Citi, did you tear up like Papa Wilpon did, when he told a reporter that Citi takes him back to his childhood in Brooklyn and the Dodgers?

[CoreyNYC]

All teams did it that way...which is why is asked why the Yankees didn't post a red & blue #. The point is all teams but the Yankees had it up for years.


Mets and Sox retired numbers are different than the JR 42.

[CoreyNYC]

Sounds like they finally got it right.


At the new stadium, the number is exactly like the other Yankees retired numbers, just a lighter blue without pinstripes.

[Yankees73]

Because Monument Park at Yankee Stadium is for great Yankees players that have earned their way in there. Jackie wasn't a Yankee. The league said that they have to retire the number, they didn't say that he had to be in monument park.
Jackie transcended the sport due to being chosen as the the first African American player. Also his tenacity and determination to endure the disgraceful racial taunts that no human being should endure is the least MLB should mandate in honoring him. As a Yankee fan I would be proud to have him honored. He is a model not just for blacks, but for all Americans on how a human can perservere through the most difficult of circumstances. One of my true heroes.

[CoreyNYC]

There's hope for Yankee fans yet.


Jackie transcended the sport due to being chosen as the the first African American player. Also his tenacity and determination to endure the disgraceful racial taunts that no human being should endure is the least MLB should mandate in honoring him. As a Yankee fan I would be proud to have him honored. He is a model not just for blacks, but for all Americans on how a human can perservere through the most difficult of circumstances. One of my true heroes.

[DM23MVP]

Jackie transcended the sport due to being chosen as the the first African American player. Also his tenacity and determination to endure the disgraceful racial taunts that no human being should endure is the least MLB should mandate in honoring him. As a Yankee fan I would be proud to have him honored. He is a model not just for blacks, but for all Americans on how a human can perservere through the most difficult of circumstances. One of my true heroes.

I have nothing against Jackie Robinson, he did endure a lot of hardship in breaking the color barrier, but I think that he gets more credit than he deserves. People tend to forget guys like Larry Doby, who was a better player than Jackie, and Dan Bankhead who both entered the league a few short months later in 1947. Both of these guys had to deal with the same hardships but you don't see either of their numbers retired throughout baseball.
The fact is, if Jackie Robinson was white, nobody would know who he was because frankly, he was a very good player at best, not an alltime great. That's why I don't think he should be enshrined in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium with the greatest players to ever play the game regardless of color.

[THINK BLUE]

Jackie transcended the sport due to being chosen as the the first African American player. Also his tenacity and determination to endure the disgraceful racial taunts that no human being should endure is the least MLB should mandate in honoring him. As a Yankee fan I would be proud to have him honored. He is a model not just for blacks, but for all Americans on how a human can perservere through the most difficult of circumstances. One of my true heroes.

wonderful way of putting it some people really have no idea what jackie went through a true American Hero :bowdown:

[Coach Bombay]

I have nothing against Jackie Robinson, he did endure a lot of hardship in breaking the color barrier, but I think that he gets more credit than he deserves. People tend to forget guys like Larry Doby, who was a better player than Jackie, and Dan Bankhead who both entered the league a few short months later in 1947. Both of these guys had to deal with the same hardships but you don't see either of their numbers retired throughout baseball.
The fact is, if Jackie Robinson was white, nobody would know who he was because frankly, he was a very good player at best, not an alltime great. That's why I don't think he should be enshrined in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium with the greatest players to ever play the game regardless of color.

.311 BA/.409 OBP/.474 SLG

He's no Rogers Hornsby, but that's pretty damn good for a second basemen in that era.

[SparkyL]

BYW, getting back to NYS, whatever happened to that guy who used to take those awesome high-def aerials from the blimp? We could really use some, as any aerials we get are low-def.

[FAS 140]

What position did the Pope play for the Yankees?

Can't you guys ever conceed anything? It took the Yanks at least 7 years to get #42 up and when they did, they didn't put up a blue & red 42 like everyone else. They put up the JR Day logo.

Dude Citi Just open yesterday!! Why are you concerned about the Yankees.

[dpcv8]

.311 BA/.409 OBP/.474 SLG

He's no Rogers Hornsby, but that's pretty damn good for a second basemen in that era.

And he did it under the worst circumstances possible.

Imagine what a mental pussy like A-Rods numbers would look like if he had to play under the same pressures Jackie had to endure.

[DM23MVP]

.311 BA/.409 OBP/.474 SLG

He's no Rogers Hornsby, but that's pretty damn good for a second basemen in that era.

Like I said, he was a very good player, he just wasn't what I consider an all time great. If he was white, he wouldn't even have made the Hall of Fame.

[DM23MVP]

And he did it under the worst circumstances possible.

Imagine what a mental pussy like A-Rods numbers would look like if he had to play under the same pressures Jackie had to endure.

I disagree, ever since Alex signed that huge contract in 2001, I would say that he's been under a tremendous amount of pressure & scrutiny, probably almost as much as Jackie Robinson, and he's answered by being the best player in the game during that time frame.

[donut726]

I disagree, ever since Alex signed that huge contract in 2001, I would say that he's been under a tremendous amount of pressure & scrutiny, probably almost as much as Jackie Robinson, and he's answered by being the best player in the game during that time frame.

oh please....
he succumbed to the pressure by using performance enhancing substance.

[RazorRamon]

Really tired of the JR talk... anyone going to the workout day Thursday? I will be there, unless it rains, keeping my fingers crossed...

[DM23MVP]

oh please....
he succumbed to the pressure by using performance enhancing substance.

Regardless, he's still been the best player in the game, all while getting booed in every park on the road, plus getting booed in his home park on numerous occassions.

[Coach Bombay]

Like I said, he was a very good player, he just wasn't what I consider an all time great. If he was white, he wouldn't even have made the Hall of Fame.

Yes he would have, he's well more deserving than say, Phil Rizzuto.

[donut726]

Regardless, he's still been the best player in the game, all while getting booed in every park on the road, plus getting booed in his home park on numerous occassions.

and dont forget that he chokes under big pressure situations

[Mattingly85MVP]

for this weekends' exhibition games vs. cubs- anyone know if the yankees announced what time the gates will open, I assume it will be 2 hours prior to game time, but I was just wondering if they'd open it a little earlier than that?
thanks

[Coach Bombay]

And he did it under the worst circumstances possible.

Imagine what A-Rods numbers would look like if he had to play under the same pressures Jackie had to endure.

Jackie is 10x the person A-Rod is, but to be fair, A-Rod is by far the superior player. A-Rod even has better post season numbers. Jackie was a .230 hitter in the post season.

[DM23MVP]

Yes he would have, he's well more deserving than say, Phil Rizzuto.

It took Rizzuto almost 40 years to finally get inducted, he may not have had the ideal HOF numbers, but his 7 WS championships and successful broadcast career finally got him in.

[YankeeFanBx]

I have nothing against Jackie Robinson, he did endure a lot of hardship in breaking the color barrier, but I think that he gets more credit than he deserves. People tend to forget guys like Larry Doby, who was a better player than Jackie, and Dan Bankhead who both entered the league a few short months later in 1947. Both of these guys had to deal with the same hardships but you don't see either of their numbers retired throughout baseball.
The fact is, if Jackie Robinson was white, nobody would know who he was because frankly, he was a very good player at best, not an alltime great. That's why I don't think he should be enshrined in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium with the greatest players to ever play the game regardless of color.
I think Jackie Robinson gets all the credit he deserves.
If Robinson was white he may have made it to the major leagues at age 19 and had a 20 year career.
IF.
He is in Monument Park, where he belongs.

[Coach Bombay]

It took Rizzuto almost 40 years to finally get inducted, he may not have had the ideal HOF numbers, but his 7 WS championships and successful broadcast career finally got him in.

But you said earlier if he didn't break the color barrier he wouldn't of been a HOFer, if we go by your standard, the rings and broadcasting career is secondary to Rizzuto's numbers, which aren't good.

[Coach Bombay]

If Robinson was white he may have made it to the major leagues at age 19 and had a 20 year career.

Very good point...

[80SHOCK]

for this weekends' exhibition games vs. cubs- anyone know if the yankees announced what time the gates will open, I assume it will be 2 hours prior to game time, but I was just wondering if they'd open it a little earlier than that?
thanks

Yes it is 2 hrs prior to game time.

Friday Gates open @ 4pm
Saturday Gates open @ 11am

[Big Bubba Yankee]

I think Jackie Robinson gets all the credit he deserves.
If Robinson was white he may have made it to the major leagues at age 19 and had a 20 year career.
IF.
He is in Monument Park, where he belongs.

Lot's of people had to go through what he did. So why just honer him? The fact is, he gets way to much credit than he deserves.

And this thing the mets have.. the rotunda. IT MAKES ME SICK! He never even played for the mets. He DOSE deserve a rotunda..
IN LA!!!

[yankies4life]

Lot's of people had to go through what he did. So why just honer him? The fact is, he gets way to much credit than he deserves.

And this thing the mets have.. the rotunda. IT MAKES ME SICK! He never even played for the mets. He DOSE deserve a rotunda..
IN LA!!!

thank you, thats what im saying

[FAS 140]

[QUOTE=Big Bubba Yankee;1477180]Lot's of people had to go through what he did. So why just honer him? The fact is, he gets way to much credit than he deserves.

He was the first. The credit is due!!

Didn't know you walked in his shoes!!

[Zion610]

Back on topic.. anyone get any hard rock pics today?

[Coach Bombay]

Lot's of people had to go through what he did. So why just honer him? The fact is, he gets way to much credit than he deserves.

And this thing the mets have.. the rotunda. IT MAKES ME SICK! He never even played for the mets. He DOSE deserve a rotunda..
IN LA!!!

He never played in Los Angeles.... he played in NYC

[NYY4Life]

Yes it is 2 hrs prior to game time.

Friday Gates open @ 4pm
Saturday Gates open @ 11am

Then wouldn't it be 3 hours because 7-4 is 3, not 2.

And i second Coach Bombay, please remove the pic.... i know it is just a picture and it was posted with good intentions but it is not appropriate at all.

[DM23MVP]

[QUOTE=Big Bubba Yankee;1477180]Lot's of people had to go through what he did. So why just honer him? The fact is, he gets way to much credit than he deserves.

He was the first. The credit is due!!

Didn't know you walked in his shoes!!

Why doesn't Larry Doby get any of the credit? He played his first MLB game on July 5th 1947, just 18 weeks after Jackie's first game, he was the first african american player in the American League, he didn't have the luxury of playing in NYC, which was far ahead of the rest of the country when it came to racial acceptance, he had as good, if not a better career than Jackie. Yet, he wasn't inducted into the Hall of Fame until 1998, 39 years after his last game.
Did he not endure the same circumstances that Jackie Robinson did? He probably had it much worse playing in the Midwest, yet his number isn't retired throughout baseball. That's my point, Jackie gets all the credit when other guys went through the same thing.

[SparkyL]

UNCLE

PLEASE STOP WITH THE JACKIE ROBINSON ARGUEMENT - it's been going on for pages. Or move it to another thread!

PLEASE!!!

[YankeeFanBx]

Really tired of the JR talk... anyone going to the workout day Thursday? I will be there, unless it rains, keeping my fingers crossed...
I'll be there, if it's not raining.

[NYaDiO]

I'll be there, if it's not raining.

Yeah I was just about to ask who's gonna be there for Workout Day. I might go early to walk around the Stadium

[GordonGecko]

for this weekends' exhibition games vs. cubs- anyone know if the yankees announced what time the gates will open, I assume it will be 2 hours prior to game time, but I was just wondering if they'd open it a little earlier than that?
thanks

And also, if you're in the Legends Suite can go visit the commoner areas and fraternize with the Plebians and then come back in later or are you locked out once you leave?

[jnakamura]

He never played in Los Angeles.... he played in NYC

His entire amateur career was in L.A. Maybe that's what he meant.

[DM23MVP]

UNCLE

PLEASE STOP WITH THE JACKIE ROBINSON ARGUEMENT - it's been going on for pages. Or move it to another thread!

PLEASE!!!

I'm done. Enough Jackie Robinson talk.

[Rob R]

There's hope for Yankee fans yet.

Like you give a rat's behind about Jackie Robinson - - you're the same person who mocked and laughed at Munson's, Martin's and Lidle's deaths and George Steinbrenner's illness on this very forum.

Give it a break and take your act somewhere that it'll play better.

[SparkyL]

His entire amateur career was in L.A. Maybe that's what he meant.


Like you give a rat's behind about Jackie Robinson - - you're the same person who mocked and laughed at Munson's, Martin's and Lidle's deaths and George Steinbrenner's illness on this very forum.

Give it a break and take your act somewhere that it'll play better.

Guys . . . please . . . .stop . . . it!!

[Tullydew]

I just had to go through 3 pages of this crap. If you want to debate about Jackie Robinson go on the LA Dodgers thread and chat about it. That's where it belongs!!! :hissyfit:

We need updated photos!!!!!

[Cool Papa B.]

For the sake of getting people back onto the subject, I just found out that the Yankees are adding more chefs from the Food network to their suites and lounges. The Food Network will have a food stand in the Delta SkyLounge and the Jim Beam Terrace Lounge. The press release is below. In the last attachment I think the writer is a little anti-yankee though. He claims there is know good food for the average fan. That's ridiculous!!! Johnny Rockets, Brother Jims BBQ, Moe's Southwest Grill, Boar's Head Deli, etc., and there's nothing for the avearage fan??? He's crazy!!!

http://images.nymag.com/daily/food/090330premiumdining.pdf

http://nymag.com/daily/food/2009/03/new_details_on_yankee_stadium.html

[Kentucky Bomber]

For the sake of getting people back onto the subject, I just found out that the Yankees are adding more chefs from the Food network to their suites and lounges. The Food Network will have a food stand in the Delta SkyLounge and the Jim Beam Terrace Lounge. The press release is below. In the last attachment I think the writer is a little anti-yankee though. He claims there is know good food for the average fan. That's ridiculous!!! Johnny Rockets, Brother Jims BBQ, Moe's Southwest Grill, Boar's Head Deli, etc., and there's nothing for the avearage fan??? He's crazy!!!

http://images.nymag.com/daily/food/090330premiumdining.pdf

http://nymag.com/daily/food/2009/03/new_details_on_yankee_stadium.html

There's been a real emphasis on high end dining at ballparks recently. The NY Times article that appeared last year rated ballpark food, and all the best dining experiences were things to be found in luxury suites, things you and I will never touch. And Food Network shows about ballpark food have been of the same ilk. So I'm assuming that second article is all about the highest of the high end not being things you and I won't see, not appreciating that Average Fan won't be restricted to dogs, peanuts and beer. Spend an afternoon at Great American Ballpark if you want to experience a ballpark food desert.

NY Times update: the Indians rotation through 4/16 doesn't figure to allow us to see a certain Mr Pavano ply his trade on Opening Day. We'll just have to shower him with love in the pre-game ceremonies.

[Pinstripes]

Johnny Rockets, Brother Jims BBQ, Moe's Southwest Grill, Boar's Head Deli, etc., and there's nothing for the avearage fan??? He's crazy!!!
Carl's steaks, Nathan's Dogs... plus Hard Rock cafe. It's more than I'd ever buy at any ballpark anyway. With the way things are overpriced at all ballparks, theme parks, etc, I wouldn't be able to afford anything fancier than what they have for the "average" fan.

[bronxbombers2]

idk if this has been mentioned but the yankee stadium A-Z guide states "Bullpens
The Yankees bullpen is located in right-center field. The visiting team bullpen is located in left-center field."

so its not in leftcenter like we thought

[Cool Papa B.]

There's been a real emphasis on high end dining at ballparks recently. The NY Times article that appeared last year rated ballpark food, and all the best dining experiences were things to be found in luxury suites, things you and I will never touch. And Food Network shows about ballpark food have been of the same ilk. So I'm assuming that second article is all about the highest of the high end not being things you and I won't see, not appreciating that Average Fan won't be restricted to dogs, peanuts and beer. Spend an afternoon at Great American Ballpark if you want to experience a ballpark food desert.

NY Times update: the Indians rotation through 4/16 doesn't figure to allow us to see a certain Mr Pavano ply his trade on Opening Day. We'll just have to shower him with love in the pre-game ceremonies.

The Food network attaching themselves to the NYS is an awesome move for both. I mean think about, New York is known for its fine dining. Now attaching some of the best chefs in New york to yankee stadium would create a buzz baseball fans & non-baseball fans. NYS might end up being the place to go (which is what the Yankees wanted to create). That same writer talks about how the food in CitiField is better for the average fan than NYS. The truth is the Yankees suceed in offering a wide range of food for everyone-the fan who just wants a hot dog, or a fan like myself who wants Brother Jimmys BBQ or Moe's Southwest grill, or a fan who wants high-end dining.

[Coach Bombay]

What kind of food does the Hard Rock Cafe serve?

[eatabagel]

What kind of food does the Hard Rock Cafe serve?

Burgers, fries, fish/chips... stuff like that. Steaks, grilled salmon.

Overpriced bar food with a rock and roll theme.

Edit: Here's the menu for the Broadway HRC. I suspect the one at NYS won't be too different.
http://hardrockcafe.com/locations/cafes3/PDFDocuments/Eats/hrc_us_eats.pdf

[Coach Bombay]

Burgers, fries, fish/chips... stuff like that. Overpriced bar food with a rock and roll theme.

I'll stick with the cheese steak place or the BBQ joint.

[Pinstripes]

It's been a while since I ate at a Hard Rock cafe, but I seem to recall that last time I ate there I had a delcious BBQ pulled pork sandwich.

ETA: By the way, it's not bar food. It's a step up - more along the lines of a chain restaurant. Steaks, fajitas, ribs, BBQ, many different kinds of burgers. It's fairly standard "American" fare, but it's above fast food or bar food typical quality.

[DM23MVP]

idk if this has been mentioned but the yankee stadium A-Z guide states "Bullpens
The Yankees bullpen is located in right-center field. The visiting team bullpen is located in left-center field."

so its not in leftcenter like we thought

As far as I knew, the Yankees bullpen was always the one in right field. It's definitely the nicer of the two.

[Coach Bombay]

It's been a while since I ate at a Hard Rock cafe, but I seem to recall that last time I ate there I had a delcious BBQ pulled pork sandwich.

ETA: By the way, it's not bar food. It's a step up - more along the lines of a chain restaurant. Steaks, fajitas, ribs, BBQ, many different kinds of burgers. It's fairly standard "American" fare, but it's above fast food or bar food typical quality.

So more like a Applebee's, Chili's, or TGIF Fridays?

[DM23MVP]

So more like a Applebee's, Chili's, or TGIF Fridays?

Exactly, just a more expensive version, and you get to stare at one of Elvis' jumpsuits while you eat.

[soup]

So more like a Applebee's, Chili's, or TGIF Fridays?

TGIF is a good comparison. The menu is a little more limited, though their hamburgers are really good. A little overpriced but it's more of a gimmicky place with guitars on the walls and rock-n-roll related items.

[Pinstripes]

So more like a Applebee's, Chili's, or TGIF Fridays?Pretty much. Probably not worth making it a point to eat there, but if you're looking for something a little more than just fast food you'd probably find something you like.

I have no idea how big the YS HRC is, or if they'll carry the typical menu, but here's the menu with pricing from the Universal Orlando Hard Rock Cafe:

http://allears.net/uni/menu/men_hrc.htm

This is what I had, and it was really good:

Pulled-Pork Sandwich - Select pork, hickory-smoked then hand-pulled, so it's tender and juicy. An old Southern delicacy (formerly the Pig Sandwich) with our famous vinegar-based BBQ sauce. Served with fries, ranch beans and home made coleslaw. $11

[Kentucky Bomber]

The Food network attaching themselves to the NYS is an awesome move for both. I mean think about, New York is known for its fine dining. Now attaching some of the best chefs in New york to yankee stadium would create a buzz baseball fans & non-baseball fans. NYS might end up being the place to go (which is what the Yankees wanted to create). That same writer talks about how the food in CitiField is better for the average fan than NYS. The truth is the Yankees suceed in offering a wide range of food for everyone-the fan who just wants a hot dog, or a fan like myself who wants Brother Jimmys BBQ or Moe's Southwest grill, or a fan who wants high-end dining.

My personal problem is that I will visit infrequently so I won't get much of a sample of the delicacies. This year'll be unusual, the opener and then 8/11 and 12 with the family but even then I'll only scrape the surface.

Anyway, with a 6 AM flight on Opening Day and going right to the ballpark I'll proabably be starving when I get inside. One of Carl's cheesesteaks is sounding good already.

[darbypitcher22]

I haven't had great success with Hard Rock food... I don't even eat there anymore, just go inside to grab tee shirts...

[threeyoda]

Am I the only one who can't wait to get a Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium hat and t-shirt?

[threeyoda]

The weather for Friday keeps changing. This morning it was forecast to be 30 percent chance of showers with a high of 51. Now it's 70 percent chance of rain with a high of 57. Better be 0 percent chance of rain with a high of 60.

Can you belive that it's all ending, four years from when it was announced, here we are. We have a beautiful state-of-the-art stadium that is opening in 4 DAYS! Everyone who his going is very lucky and better post lots of pictures. I'll be on my couch watching the game on YESHD. I can't wait to see this stadium in action. What a wonderful journey it has been. Thank you everyone who has taken pictures of The New Cathedral. And it all ends on Friday at 5:00, when the gates open for the first time. We are all witnessing history. Somthing we'll be telling our grandkids and great grandkids about. History in the making. Soon this thread will be flooded with pictures of the first game, and then after Saturday's game we might have a little disscision over the tweaking to the stadium before the sixteenth, but then it's all over. Thank's again for all the information and pictures of the new Yankee Stadium.

[NYBase]

The weather for Friday keeps changing. This morning it was forecast to be 30 percent chance of showers with a high of 51. Now it's 70 percent chance of rain with a high of 57. Better be 0 percent chance of rain with a high of 60.

Can you belive that it's all ending, four years from when it was announced, here we are. We have a beautiful state-of-the-art stadium that is opening in 4 DAYS! Everyone who his going is very lucky and better post lots of pictures. I'll be on my couch watching the game on YESHD. I can't wait to see this stadium in action. What a wonderful journey it has been. Thank you everyone who has taken pictures of The New Cathedral. And it all ends on Friday at 5:00, when the gates open for the first time. We are all witnessing history. Somthing we'll be telling our grandkids and great grandkids about. History in the making. Soon this thread will be flooded with pictures of the first game, and then after Saturday's game we might have a little disscision over the tweaking to the stadium before the sixteenth, but then it's all over. Thank's again for all the information and pictures of the new Yankee Stadium.

Accuweather says just cloudy...

http://www.accuweather.com/us/ny/new%20york/10001/forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=1&metric=0

[soup]

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.82712467108559&lon=-73.92828941345215&site=okx&smap=1&marine=0&unit=0&lg=en

[FAS 140]

Am I the only one who can't wait to get a Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium hat and t-shirt?

I can't wait to eat there. Nothing is never good enough for some. The Yankees are damned if they do, and Damned if they don't. Maybe they should've put Rao's in that spot, but that would bring more crying:hissyfit:

[YankeeDean]

and dont forget that he chokes under big pressure situations

Off topic apologies, but the career record is: 2 good playoff series, 3 bad ones, and the one that was ugly for all Yankees in 2004: on fire games 1-4, crap 5-7. Some slap hitters can bat .300 in a string of post season series, but for a slugger, A-rod's performance is nothing to be ashamed of. And he has a lot of clutch hits and homers to go with his strikeouts during the regular season. There is only ONE Reggie Jackson and Derek Jeter gets honorable mention, but this choke stuff is getting silly.

[Mygirljess]

One thing I remember about my last game at Yankee Stadium last year, a pop fly went foul down the first base side and the Yankee second baseman couldn't get it because the tarp got in his way. As he headed back to his position, I told my Yankee fan friends "That would have been an out, next year." They asked "Why?" and I said, because in New Yankee Stadium, the tarp is going to be on the left field line. Just something I learned from following these threads on Baseball Fever.

[SparkyL]

idk if this has been mentioned but the yankee stadium A-Z guide states "Bullpens
The Yankees bullpen is located in right-center field. The visiting team bullpen is located in left-center field."

so its not in leftcenter like we thought

There was a rumor a while back that Girardi wanted the Yankee pen in LF so he could watch his pitchers warm up. That's where the LF pen came from. Not sure if there ever any truth in that.

In the Daily News Sunday Stadium pullout, there was an interesting paragraph that in the Yankees pen, looking at it from the field, the mounds were on the right and the plates on the left. When Rivera visited the pen he asked to have that switched so it more closely matched the direction he would actually pitch on the field - so the switched it around.

[Kentucky Bomber]

There was a rumor a while back that Girardi wanted the Yankee pen in LF so he could watch his pitchers warm up. That's where the LF pen came from. Not sure if there ever any truth in that.

In the Daily News Sunday Stadium pullout, there was an interesting paragraph that in the Yankees pen, looking at it from the field, the mounds were on the right and the plates on the left. When Rivera visited the pen he asked to have that switched so it more closely matched the direction he would actually pitch on the field - so the switched it around.

It's good to be king.

[NYBase]

One thing I remember about my last game at Yankee Stadium last year, a pop fly went foul down the first base side and the Yankee second baseman couldn't get it because the tarp got in his way. As he headed back to his position, I told my Yankee fan friends "That would have been an out, next year." They asked "Why?" and I said, because in New Yankee Stadium, the tarp is going to be on the left field line. Just something I learned from following these threads on Baseball Fever.

I usually drop nuggets of wisdom such as the one you mentioned but they are usually followed by an "Ok" or just a polite nod. :laugh

[Yankees12]

One thing I remember about my last game at Yankee Stadium last year, a pop fly went foul down the first base side and the Yankee second baseman couldn't get it because the tarp got in his way. As he headed back to his position, I told my Yankee fan friends "That would have been an out, next year." They asked "Why?" and I said, because in New Yankee Stadium, the tarp is going to be on the left field line. Just something I learned from following these threads on Baseball Fever.

Not only that, but there's also more foul space down the lines, especially where the tarp used to be.

I'd like to see which stadium has more foul space - NYS or OYS. OYS of course had the majority of its foul space behind the plate, while NYS has the majority down the lines.

I'd have to imagine that NYS is going to lean slightly more towards favoring pitchers than OYS. Between having more foul space down the lines and having slightly higher walls at NYS, I think pitchers may benefit slightly from this move. Which is good, considering I love pitcher's parks (not that this will be a bona-fide pitcher's park a la Dodger Stadium, or like Citi Field will be) and the Yanks' future is built mostly around pitching.

[YanksRule]

Hey guys, I am trying to set up a Party Suite with an open bar and everything at NYS for Friday 8/28... send me a PM if you are interested- there are still a few spots open.

[bigworm_122]

Am I the only one who can't wait to get a Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium hat and t-shirt?

i collect the hurricane glasses i have about 25 of them, can't wait to get one that says yankee stadium

[DM23MVP]

Not only that, but there's also more foul space down the lines, especially where the tarp used to be.

I'd like to see which stadium has more foul space - NYS or OYS. OYS of course had the majority of its foul space behind the plate, while NYS has the majority down the lines.

I'd have to imagine that NYS is going to lean slightly more towards favoring pitchers than OYS. Between having more foul space down the lines and having slightly higher walls at NYS, I think pitchers may benefit slightly from this move. Which is good, considering I love pitcher's parks (not that this will be a bona-fide pitcher's park a la Dodger Stadium, or like Citi Field will be) and the Yanks' future is built mostly around pitching.

I don't think that this stadium will play much different than the old stadium, if anything, the hitters will get more of a benefit by eliminating the 20 extra feet from behind home plate. As far as the foul territory down the lines, it's pretty much the same give or take a couple feet. I don't believe that the walls are any higher, they look about the same to me, if they are higher, it's not much, maybe a few inches or so, not enough to significantly change anything, except maybe that Derek Jeter's HR in the 1996 ALCS would've definitely been caught.

[Pinstripes]

The walls are higher? I thought they were 8ft all the way around - at least that's what I heard they would be. The old stadium walls went from 8ft in left gradually up to 11ft in RF. That's why you never saw HRs robbed in RF, but you did in LF.

[McDodger]

The walls are higher? I thought they were 8ft all the way around - at least that's what I heard they would be. The old stadium walls went from 8ft in left gradually up to 11ft in RF. That's why you never saw HRs robbed in RF, but you did in LF.

You are correct. The NYS walls are the same in some areas, lower in others.

[threeyoda]

The Hard Rock's website is updated. Can someone look at the menus for NYS's Hard Rock. It's not working for me:

Main Site:
http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/cafe.aspx?LocationID=538&MIBEnumID=3

Menus:
http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/menu.aspx?LocationID=538&MIBenumID=3

[jimmyjimjimz]

The walls are higher? I thought they were 8ft all the way around - at least that's what I heard they would be. The old stadium walls went from 8ft in left gradually up to 11ft in RF. That's why you never saw HRs robbed in RF, but you did in LF.

No, they were 20 feet, remember?

lol

who says you can't make fun of yourself?

[babalou]

i collect the hurricane glasses i have about 25 of them, can't wait to get one that says yankee stadium

you'll be able to get one now. I went by the Stadium today and both the Hard Rock and team store are now open for business.

The inside of both look amazing but I only managed to snap this pic since I was just passing through. I wish I could be there for the Cubs games on Friday and Saturday.

On a sad note :cry:, the Turner construction crew has already begun putting up the blue barricades around RYS. I was tough to look at the old place like that and you really get a sense of how it was starting to show its age. The new place will be nice. People were already hanging out in Babe Ruth Plaza, there was a long line for tickets and it even felt good seeing some new team store/Hard Rock employees taking pics of themselves in front of NYS because they were happy to have jobs there.

[Coach Bombay]

The Hard Rock's website is updated. Can someone look at the menus for NYS's Hard Rock. It's not working for me:

Main Site:
http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/cafe.aspx?LocationID=538&MIBEnumID=3

Menus:
http://www.hardrock.com/locations/cafes3/menu.aspx?LocationID=538&MIBenumID=3

The menu link doesn't go to a menu, it goes to some Cafe News section.

[Coach Bombay]

you'll be able to get one now. I went by the Stadium today and both the Hard Rock and team store are now open for business.

The inside of both look amazing but I only managed to snap this pic since I was just passing through. I wish I could be there for the Cubs games on Friday and Saturday.

On a sad note :cry:, the Turner construction crew has already begun putting up the blue barricades around RYS. I was tough to look at the old place like that and you really get a sense of how it was starting to show its age. The new place will be nice. People were already hanging out in Babe Ruth Plaza, there was a long line for tickets and it even felt good seeing some new team store/Hard Rock employees taking pics of themselves in front of NYS because they were happy to have jobs there.



Looks like a nice spot to sit down and have some drinks before the game.

[babalou]

Looks like a nice spot to sit down and have some drinks before the game.

yeah, they are adding new stuff every single day it seems. The Hard Rock has a ton of tables/chairs outside and the overall feel of the area seems nice. For those that can afford it, it's going to be a great place to catch a game this summer.

I know the new place is going to be nice, but the Yanks screwed up on this one with the reduced seating because I hear more and more "die hard" fans talking about only watching the team on YES because they were priced out of damn near everything.

It's going to be interesting having to but tickets from scalpers and on StubHub rather than doing things the old fashioned way.

[SparkyL]

I don't think that this stadium will play much different than the old stadium, if anything, the hitters will get more of a benefit by eliminating the 20 extra feet from behind home plate. As far as the foul territory down the lines, it's pretty much the same give or take a couple feet. I don't believe that the walls are any higher, they look about the same to me, if they are higher, it's not much, maybe a few inches or so, not enough to significantly change anything, except maybe that Derek Jeter's HR in the 1996 ALCS would've definitely been caught.

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090331&content_id=4093740&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy

Forced to consider the minuscule differences between the old Yankee Stadium and this new one, Jorge Posada laughed.
"It might be a little smaller," he joked.

Hardly. The Yankees made sure of that, copying the exact field dimensions of their old park and pasting them into their new one. That means that the famous short porch in right field will again beckon hitters, counting down from 314 feet. The 408-foot center-field wall will make its return, flanked by the same old power alleys. And so the new stadium, barring a few changes in wind patterns, should play almost exactly the same as the old one -- historically, a ballpark that favors neither hitters nor pitchers.

[SparkyL]

you'll be able to get one now. I went by the Stadium today and both the Hard Rock and team store are now open for business.

The inside of both look amazing but I only managed to snap this pic since I was just passing through. I wish I could be there for the Cubs games on Friday and Saturday.



Nice. I wonder if they have hung the large guitar sign in the Great Hall.

[Coach Bombay]

Nice. I wonder if they have hung the large guitar sign in the Great Hall.

He took it himself, and only had time to take 1 picture.

[Paul W]

Looks like a nice spot to sit down and have some drinks before the game.

with the extra special experience of having the subway less than 100ft. away.
"what?, what did you say?? can't hear u because of the trains going by!!!"

Yanks community benefits fund benefiting administrator, not so much the community
get the truth - http://www.fieldofschemes.com/

[Kentucky Bomber]

with the extra special experience of having the subway less than 100ft. away.
"what?, what did you say?? can't hear u because of the trains going by!!!"

Yanks community benefits fund benefiting administrator, not so much the community
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That's called neighborhood ambience. So at NYS you can get a drink and watch the subway go by. At CF you could get a drink and go across the street to buy a stolen hubcap.

[monkeypants]

http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090331&content_id=4093740&vkey=news_nyy&fext=.jsp&c_id=nyy

Forced to consider the minuscule differences between the old Yankee Stadium and this new one, Jorge Posada laughed.
"It might be a little smaller," he joked.

Hardly. The Yankees made sure of that, copying the exact field dimensions of their old park and pasting them into their new one. That means that the famous short porch in right field will again beckon hitters, counting down from 314 feet. The 408-foot center-field wall will make its return, flanked by the same old power alleys. And so the new stadium, barring a few changes in wind patterns, should play almost exactly the same as the old one -- historically, a ballpark that favors neither hitters nor pitchers.

I read that earlier today. It's only a matter of time before someone on this thread goes bonkers.

[The Football Ref]

That's called neighborhood ambience. So at NYS you can get a drink and watch the subway go by. At CF you could get a drink and go across the street to buy a stolen hubcap.


Does neighborhood ambience include brake dust in your fries ?

[Coach Bombay]

with the extra special experience of having the subway less than 100ft. away.
"what?, what did you say?? can't hear u because of the trains going by!!!"

Good point, but unless you plan on taking a nap, it's not a big deal. The point still remains...

[Coach Bombay]

Does neighborhood ambience include brake dust in your fries ?

That doesn't sound realistic...

[Paul W]

That's called neighborhood ambience. So at NYS you can get a drink and watch the subway go by. At CF you could get a drink and go across the street to buy a stolen hubcap.

one would hope u are kidding...
the sweet taste of steel grit from the subway car wheels (when brakes are applied, 161st. stop is directly above) should enhance the usual bland food u get in those kinds of places.

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[SultanOfWhat]

one would hope u are kidding...
the sweet taste of steel grit from the subway car wheels (when brakes are applied, 161st. stop is directly above) should enhance the usual bland food u get in those kinds of places.

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Hey Mr. Met on the left coast (aka Paul W), do you dress up as a crusader when you go to work, or as a troll?

[The Football Ref]

It is very realistic. And I am going to need some help getting a new avatar. Mattingly decided my 2 referee's standing next to each other was to over the top for this forum.

[jimmyjimjimz]

with the extra special experience of having the subway less than 100ft. away.
"what?, what did you say?? can't hear u because of the trains going by!!!"


That's pretty funny, but the train doesn't go by constantly. I'm sure it goes by more often during games, but I live pretty close to the el in Rockaway Beach, and not even in the summer does the train go by constantly. I dont think they even change the schedule in the summer. But, they more than likely do change the schedule for the Yankees games and the Mets games.

[Paul W]

keep reading your comics...

[Tullydew]

keep reading your comics...


Or website for the mentally challenged ... like field of schemes

[Paul W]

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[SparkyL]

with the extra special experience of having the subway less than 100ft. away.
"what?, what did you say?? can't hear u because of the trains going by!!!"


If you want to have a quiet picnic you can you to Bear Mountain. Or go to Citi Field and have planes fly over head.

Stans has been open to the outside for years and the place is packed. No one cares about the subway going by for 5 seconds.

[Paul W]

Stans has been open to the outside for years and the place is packed. No one cares about the subway going by for 5 seconds.

to drink legaly, you have to go inside at stan's.
been there many times.
why do you think that the 3rd ave. el was torn down (and still not replaced)?

[DM23MVP]

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