OT: Steiner Sports (Yankees) Article in NY Times

[Runscott]

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,......

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.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Sit in the bleachers and have a hotdog and the swill beer. You can still have fun.

If you're in the new Yankee Stadium bleachers you can only see half the field--seems they put a fancy restaurant in the way. But, hey, I suppose you can still have fun watching the TVs on the concrete wall that blocks your view of the live game.

[Gary Dunaier]

Originally Posted by David Atkatz

If you're in the new Yankee Stadium bleachers you can only see half the field--seems they put a fancy restaurant in the way. But, hey, I suppose you can still have fun watching the TVs on the concrete wall that blocks your view of the live game.

(Photo taken April 17, 2012. © Gary Dunaier. Link to upload on Flickr.com: here.)

[Runscott]

I have never heard of a situation like this at ANY baseball field - even Little League. What were they thinking?

[David Atkatz]

What were they thinking? They were thinking "f*@k the bleacher fans. They don't spend real money."

[bigfanNY]

Those seats are clearly listed obstructed view And are the cheapest seats in the house. Nobody sits there without being forewarned and walls only really have an affect in two sections of the bleachers.
On the other hand folks spending very little sitting in bleachers can have access to an upscale area to eat and drink to get in out of the heat in the summer and in from the cold and rain early in the season. Always crowded in there with folks having a great time watching their beloved Yankees. And yes mostly younger folks in their 20's and 30's and I am happy to see that the Yankees keep finding ways to attract fans of all ages and pocketbooks.
If their is a better experience than sitting in the stand of a major league park knowing at any moment you could witness history (That's Legal) please let me know about it. Because me and my whole family love it have loved it and will continue to love it.

Jonathan

[David Atkatz]

"Please sir, may I have another?"