OT: Steiner Sports (Yankees) Article in NY Times

[packs]

I don't think it's that hard to understand the frustration with new Yankee Stadium. You went from sacred ground, where you could stand in the same spot as Babe Ruth, to a mall with a baseball field in the middle of it.

Then you have the privilege of being pushed back twice as far from the field and charged twice as much.

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by packs

I don't think it's that hard to understand the frustration with new Yankee Stadium. You went from sacred ground, where you could stand in the same spot as Babe Ruth, to a mall with a baseball field in the middle of it.

Then you have the privilege of being pushed back twice as far from the field and charged twice as much.

Back when I worked for the airlines, I tried to get to all the old stadiums. Unfortunately I put off Yankee stadium and missed ever going there - just got worn out with all the traveling. I guess I could buy Brock's chair and sit in my living room and pretend.

[packs]

That is an experience I'd like to have too.

[bigfanNY]

Just To be clear there is no reason to feel sorry for Folks that live in and around NYC who are fortunate enough to be close enough to visit Yankee Stadium. If it wasn't so sad the rants of Yankee detractors would be funny. I have had a 16 game Sunday package in the bleachers for the past few years and enjoy immensely my trips to the stadium with my family. World series games Jeter's 3000 etc. etc. I consider myself to be blessed to have lived here and attend Yankee games on a regular basis for the past 50 years. I have been to 14 other Major League parks and have never left jealous. And Citi Field PLEASE...

LETS GO YANKEES...

J

[Runscott]

I'll have to work on perfecting my sarcasm.

[packs]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

Just To be clear there is no reason to feel sorry for Folks that live in and around NYC who are fortunate enough to be close enough to visit Yankee Stadium. If it wasn't so sad the rants of Yankee detractors would be funny. I have had a 16 game Sunday package in the bleachers for the past few years and enjoy immensely my trips to the stadium with my family. World series games Jeter's 3000 etc. etc. I consider myself to be blessed to have lived here and attend Yankee games on a regular basis for the past 50 years. I have been to 14 other Major League parks and have never left jealous. And Citi Field PLEASE...

LETS GO YANKEES...

J

Come on. It's more mall than stadium. Hard Rock Café, sushi bars, Tommy Bahama Bar. Johnny Rockets. Yikes.

[bigfanNY]

I am old enough and had been there enough to remember what the old stadium smelled like and it was not good. Clearly money has a big influence on the new Stadium in fact I had a partial season package in 2008 and when I went to renew I was told that the price had gone from $75 a game for two tickets to $700 a game for the same section. Clearly I was shocked and did not renew the plan and opted for a Sunday plan in the bleachers which I have grown to love.
On the other side of that coin the field and views of the field are so accessible to EVERYBODY. No more hiding along the side of a tunnel to get a good view of a crucial at bat or a quick photo of a favorite player. The Yankees may be farther away but the game is closer for most of the fans.
Folks complain about the food choices but at least there are choices and many of them like the Labels sandwich and the pint of Turkey hill Ice cream are quite tasty. I took two nephews and a niece to the Hard Rock for lunch and it was $60 for the four of us. Tough to complain about that. EVERYTHING around the game changes but the game stays the same and I am so lucky to share Yankee games with 40,000 of my fellow fans a few time each year and plan on doing so for as long as I am able.
Brandon Steiner was the topic of this thread and I have a few Steiner authenticated items all purchased on the secondary market for a fraction of original price. But I have been tempted a few time with items at the stadium store. I will post if I ever give in.
Regards
Jonathan

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

I am old enough and had been there enough to remember what the old stadium smelled like and it was not good.

The original (1923-1973) Stadium smelled like cigar smoke, popcorn, hotdogs, and beer.

Exactly how a ballpark should smell.

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by bigfanNY

I am so lucky to share Yankee games with 40,000 of my fellow fans a few time each year and plan on doing so for as long as I am able.

I'm happy for you, Jonathan. Knock yourself out.

But as far as I'm concerned, you can have the Stadium, the team, and the organization. I'm done with 'em.