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Originally Posted by Klrdds
This may digress off the original post's topic line but I am totally in agreement with David's post.
Aren't all the stadiums now just cold monolithic structures designed to get our money,......
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Everything about the four major pro sports is designed to make as much money as possible. Read the Steiner article recently posted.
But no - they are not all just cold monolithic structures. I haven't been to that many of the 'new' stadiums, but I have been to plenty of stadiums that no longer exist, plus Wrigley, Fenway and a few of the new ones. Nothing modern can compare to the experience of Wrigley, Fenway or the old Comiskey;however, even with all the sideshow attractions you mention, many of the new stadiums still blow away the crappy experience of stadiums like Riverfront or Veterans Stadium. The exception is the new Comiskey, which I thought was very poorly done. Safeco Field is a fantastic experience, as is Atlanta and Arlington.
Sit in the bleachers and have a hotdog and the swill beer. You can still have fun. If the prices bother you, bring your glove to batting practice and catch a couple of balls to sell on ebay.