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Old 09-21-2008, 01:07 PM
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It's a 60's style stadium....outdated.
Dodger Stadium opened in '62, and Shea in '64. They've updated Dodger Stadium somewhat, but I don't know anyone who wants it torn down. Did they build Shea on the cheap, or what?
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Old 09-21-2008, 01:12 PM
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but...but...it's the place where A-Rod choked like a test subject of Dr. Heimlich.
You can add Safeco, Arlington Ballpark, Fenway, every other ballpark in the AL to that list
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Old 09-21-2008, 01:12 PM
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Its all about the money obviously....not enough luxury boxes in Shea....

THEY WILL HAVE ABOUT 10.000 LESS SEATS IN THE NEW ONE...
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Old 09-21-2008, 01:16 PM
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I'll be the counterpoint here, with the notation that I absolutely HATE the Yankees. I've been to many games there, and while sitting with the Bleacher Creatures (before they banned beer out there) is an experience like no other, I've always found it to be a pretty mediocre experience. Give me Camden Yards or Pac Bell or Fenway or Wrigley ANY day. It's kind of like Belmont Park to me, OK facility, great history, but kind of dated.

I'm a Met fan with many fond memories of Shea, but I won't shed a tear when the Big Blue Boat is gone next year- it's the worst stadium in baseball by far.
i read a quote recently from a player that played in shea when it was new. they said it was a dump and it was brand new!
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Old 09-21-2008, 01:22 PM
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Dennis Kucinich is on to your new stadium.




How DARE you rip off taxpayers!!
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Old 09-21-2008, 01:47 PM
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Dennis Kucinich is on to your new stadium.




How DARE you rip off taxpayers!!
it is NY, they are used to getting ripped off
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Old 09-21-2008, 01:48 PM
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Dodger Stadium opened in '62, and Shea in '64. They've updated Dodger Stadium somewhat, but I don't know anyone who wants it torn down. Did they build Shea on the cheap, or what?
Building it next to an airport wasnt the greatest of ideas
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Old 09-21-2008, 01:56 PM
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it is NY, they are used to getting ripped off
The Empire state.....

I question myself why I live here
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Old 09-21-2008, 03:14 PM
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i'm no ny sports fan but i'm watching espn's coverage, it's making me sad. yankee stadium is a living legend, a sports cathedral. it's America's equal to the coliseum in rome.
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Old 09-21-2008, 08:03 PM
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love or hate the yankees, they are putting on a first class show right now.
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Old 09-21-2008, 08:08 PM
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love or hate the yankees, they are putting on a first class show right now.
Brings back a lot of memories....

an end of a era
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Old 09-21-2008, 08:17 PM
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sad day? Sad Day? SAD DAY? I'm from Cleveland so let me know when the sad decade thread starts......

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Old 09-21-2008, 08:49 PM
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sad day? Sad Day? SAD DAY? I'm from Cleveland so let me know when the sad decade thread starts......

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I suppose that would include John Elway

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Old 09-22-2008, 07:14 AM
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The "captain" salutes

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Old 09-22-2008, 07:39 AM
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sad day? Sad Day? SAD DAY? I'm from Cleveland so let me know when the sad decade thread starts......

Spyder from Cleveland

I chuckled....
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Old 09-22-2008, 09:12 AM
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Building it next to an airport wasnt the greatest of ideas
You mean...right where the new one is?
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Old 09-22-2008, 09:21 AM
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You mean...right where the new one is?
yeah the planes always make for a great atmosphere
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Old 09-22-2008, 10:56 AM
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I remember as a kid seeing the Mick play in the old stadium when the pillars blocked the views.

Kubec to Richardson - Richardson to Skowron

Wait - I can't be that old...yikes
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Old 09-22-2008, 08:48 PM
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Dodger Stadium opened in '62, and Shea in '64. They've updated Dodger Stadium somewhat, but I don't know anyone who wants it torn down. Did they build Shea on the cheap, or what?
Scuds, Dodger stadium is a baseball only facility while Shea was built for the Jets & Mets. Pretty much every multi-sport facility sucks for baseball, and is better for football. This is the reason 3 Rivers, The Vet, Riverfront, J. Murphy etc... were all mediocre at best for baseball.

At least they realized these 2 sport facilities are crappy for baseball and they don't build them anymore. The bad thing is, as tax payers we're paying for 2 new stadiums in every major city.
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Old 09-22-2008, 09:17 PM
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sad day? Sad Day? SAD DAY? I'm from Cleveland so let me know when the sad decade thread starts......

Spyder from Cleveland
You may also participate in the sad century thread.
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