New house is feeling more like home

by Ed Valentine on Sep 30, 2009 2:45 PM EDT in Analysis Comment 5 comments

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A view of the new Yankee Stadium.

Remember those April days when everyone thought the new Yankee Stadium would end up setting a new record for home runs allowed? Well, those days are just a memory, and this morning the New York Daily News examined the Stadium home run issue.

Their conclusion? In the end it was much ado about nothing.

As our 'Yankee Stadium Home Run Tracker' below indicates, the Stadium is nowhere close to becoming Coors Field.

Per the Daily News, Yankee officials don't seem inclined to make any changes to the Stadium dimensions.

In addition to home runs, many of the initial complaints about the Stadium seem to have subsided as people have gotten used to the new house. In fact, one new addition, the 'cafe style seating,' being added in time for the playoffs, is turning out to be a huge hit.

I still don't like how obscured from view Monument Park is. Or the moat. Or the obstructed seating in the bleachers. Or a few other things. I have come to realize, though, that there is only one real change the new house needs.

A 2009 World Series championship banner.

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Agreed

Put a banner it and it’ll feel more homey than anyone could imagine.

For the Love of the Game

by ForTheLove on Sep 30, 2009 2:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Change is Good

The new Yankee stadium has started to make its own memories. It would be silly to compare the old with the new. The old has so many stories and moments that you could write 10 books about and you still wouldn’t have it all.
The problem people were having, or are still having, is letting go of the past. I think change scares people and so they moan and groan about it. They did that when Torre left and they will do it again about something else. I love the new and Yankee stadium is set to become incredible again. I won’t be alive to see everything that takes place but while I am here I am going to embrace it fully. Now it’s time for the 1st great moment to arrive and I hope and pray we see that in the next 4-5 weeks. GO YANKEES!!

by Mondoas on Sep 30, 2009 3:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Memories are already here.

The Yankees have won 3 more games at home this season than the Nationals have won anywhere. This park makes a difference.

"I'll probably go get lifted right now with Greg. Hey, and come back tomorrow and try to get another win."

-Renaldo

by solanumbrella on Sep 30, 2009 4:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I like the 'homefield advantage' it gives the Yanks.

For a thousand years, the Pissants have had a homefield advantage that’s made average hitters like Dustin Pedroia into MVP’s and above average power hitters like Jim Rice into HOFers (or at least he’s just in it….)

Always remember the old stadium, but I have no problems at all with the new one. Can’t wait to see it for myself.

What the f$%k is the internet?

by FreeBradshaw on Oct 1, 2009 7:14 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs