2010 Yankee Stadium Comments & Discussion

[MassNYYfan]

I'll just be happy to make it to one game this year if I can, and not have the waste a ticket like I did last year.

Or maybe I should just stay away since they won the WS last year and I didn't go to a single game.

[Tino's Girl]

(although the relocated-from-Section-39 OYS Bleacher Creatures would surely qualify--so cool of them to hire an attorney to negotiate their relocation to the new YS to ensure they'd stay together in the RF Bleachers)

This is not true - Bald Vinny answering on twitter:

@baldvinny: not true. we dealt directly with the team and a rep from our group. they were very helpful

[Fiftysixthst]

Are all 'Mo's Southwestern' stands gone, or just the main one where the new NYY Steak stand has appeared? Although they were something like 1,800 calories, I really loved the grande nachos platter. No need to eat for 3 days afterwards.....

[njyankeesfan]

This is not true - Bald Vinny answering on twitter:

@baldvinny: not true. we dealt directly with the team and a rep from our group. they were very helpful

I thought I heard that the rep. from the group was an attorney, but perhaps that was just misinformation from the Internet!

The cool part, to me, was that the Section 39 folks organized themselves and accomplished their goal of staying together in the new Stadium.

And Tino's Girl, thanks for clarifying!

[Tino's Girl]

I thought I heard that the rep. from the group was an attorney, but perhaps that was just misinformation from the Internet!

The cool part, to me, was that the Section 39 folks organized themselves and accomplished their goal of staying together in the new Stadium.

And Tino's Girl, thanks for clarifying!

No problem. As a social worker, I'm all about organizing to meet a goal too. Very cool.

[Sparky]

I checked out the new "Monument Park" gift shop under the bleachers (RF side). They had a bunch of stuff for sale that was more about older Yankees teams. For example, they had a 1977 WS pennant for sale.

Apparently this used to be storage space.

I really wish that they would have a dedicated "Stadium Shop" with stuff just about the stadium. Right now you would be hard pressed to find a posted of Yankee Stadium inside Yankee Stadium.

The could have:

• Complete collection of Rob Arra's prints http://www.robarracollection.com/Bas...NYYankees.html
• Danbury Mint (and other company's) models
• Other stadium posters http://www.sportsposterwarehouse.com...kscoll-st.html
• Books on the Stadium

[yankees2010]

Parking is going to go up and up because they want everyone to use Metro North.

[YankeePride1967]

Parking is going to go up and up because they want everyone to use Metro North.

And after today for me, Metro North is the way to go. Last year I always seemed to end up going to a game in the week with no direct trains. Today from Brewster I had non-stop going down and back. If I drove I probably still would be in the car on the way h ome (I live near Danbury, CT). Only thing I don't like is the first train doesn't get you to the stadium until 11:30. I've always liked getting there before the gates opened but to be able to relax most of the way, the loss of the half hour is worth it.

[AnAbombfromA-rod13]

Parking is going to go up and up because they want everyone to use Metro North.

The Metro North is not helping me on Long Island..

[GordonGecko]

The Metro North is not helping me on Long Island..

In a couple years you'll be able to go from Long Island directly to Grand Central. They may even create a Yankee Stadium train for game days

[scronin]

Are all 'Mo's Southwestern' stands gone, or just the main one where the new NYY Steak stand has appeared? Although they were something like 1,800 calories, I really loved the grande nachos platter. No need to eat for 3 days afterwards.....

I could be wrong, but I could swear I saw one on the terrace/grandstand level on saturday...

[dadrumma]

I could be wrong, but I could swear I saw one on the terrace/grandstand level on saturday...

pretty positive theres a small stand that sells nachos on field level right next to the right field bleachers. i dont know if they're moe's or what not, but they had nachos

[__starr69]

^^ "Wholly Guacamole" is its name. It has replaced Moe's both the permanent front on the Field Level in the RF corner (I believe behind 208 or so) and the kiosk on the Terrace/Grandstand level down the LF line (in the 320's somewhere.) I don't think Moe's had any other locations.

ETA: The water fountains in the bleachers (those of which I used) work. Surprise.

[yankeesrule]

There's also a Dylan's Candy Bar stand that is new down by Gate 2 and the pitch speed area.. had chocolate bars, candy buttons, etc.. the smores bars are really good

[TheYankee]

- Nice ovation (including from me) for Matsui during the ring ceremony and lineup call. But I don't get the cheering when he came up at bat, I was the only guy in my section booing him batting for the other team!

And I would have been looking over my shoulder looking for the guy who was booing if I was at that game. Maybe I don't get the whole booing this. What's the point?

[waterdr]

I checked out the new "Monument Park" gift shop under the bleachers (RF side). They had a bunch of stuff for sale that was more about older Yankees teams. For example, they had a 1977 WS pennant for sale.

Apparently this used to be storage space.

I really wish that they would have a dedicated "Stadium Shop" with stuff just about the stadium. Right now you would be hard pressed to find a posted of Yankee Stadium inside Yankee Stadium.

The could have:

• Complete collection of Rob Arra's prints http://www.robarracollection.com/Bas...NYYankees.html
• Danbury Mint (and other company's) models
• Other stadium posters http://www.sportsposterwarehouse.com...kscoll-st.html
• Books on the Stadium

I like the framed prints, may need to pick up the last game and first game to go with our tickets.

[yankeebot]

Is the "Latin Food" cart new this year? Chicken and rice. Looked and smelled good so I'll probably try it at some point.

[dadrumma]

Is the "Latin Food" cart new this year? Chicken and rice. Looked and smelled good so I'll probably try it at some point.

from what i heard it is new and everyone keeps saying that it smelled good and that its good value at $10. where is it located because i dont remember seeing it on the home opener and id like to try it next time im there

[GordonGecko]

And I would have been looking over my shoulder looking for the guy who was booing if I was at that game. Maybe I don't get the whole booing this. What's the point?

He's batting for the other team. If you cheer him in that spot you're rooting for the Angels, IMHO. I cheered to welcome him back and celebrate his contribution before the game. Once the game starts, he's there to hurt us.

[RayG]

He's batting for the other team. If you cheer him in that spot you're rooting for the Angels, IMHO. I cheered to welcome him back and celebrate his contribution before the game. Once the game starts, he's there to hurt us.

Same thing happened when Wade Boggs came back with The Rays for the first time. A big cheer as the lineups were announced, then a nice cheer when he came up for his FIRST at bat. As that died down, just about everyone in the section I was in shouted:
"NOW, STRIKE HIM OUT". the same happened as Matsui came up for his first at bat.

You show respect for the man as a man, not as an opponent. Once tha'ts over with, he's fair game- and he'd probably be the first to admit that and would have been fine with some razzes and boos from the fans- because this is New Yawk!

[JOBA RULES]

Wish they would of added a big picture of the 09 celebration in the Great Hall.

[yankeebot]

from what i heard it is new and everyone keeps saying that it smelled good and that its good value at $10. where is it located because i dont remember seeing it on the home opener and id like to try it next time im there

IIRC, it's around 414.

[ymike673]

In a couple years you'll be able to go from Long Island directly to Grand Central. They may even create a Yankee Stadium train for game days

That is not possible. LIRR and Metro North Trains use different power systems.

[BRNXBMRS]

from what i heard it is new and everyone keeps saying that it smelled good and that its good value at $10. where is it located because i dont remember seeing it on the home opener and id like to try it next time im there

There was one behind the food court in CF

[BRNXBMRS]

That is not possible. LIRR and Metro North Trains use different power systems.

I think a new tunnel is to be dug so the LIRR can go to GC

[BRNXBMRS]

The Metro North is not helping me on Long Island..

LIRR to Penn
C,E to 59th
D to YS
simple

[yankeesrule]

from what i heard it is new and everyone keeps saying that it smelled good and that its good value at $10. where is it located because i dont remember seeing it on the home opener and id like to try it next time im there

There's one on the Main level around section 210.

[MooseDaGun]

LIRR to Penn
C,E to 59th
D to YS
simple

Or walk from 7th to 6th Avenue after getting out at Penn and take the D there, and vice versa after the games. Might be easier late nights and weekends when making the extra transfer could add significant time to your trips.

[NYYRules#1]

Or walk from 7th to 6th Avenue after getting out at Penn and take the D there, and vice versa after the games. Might be easier late nights and weekends when making the extra transfer could add significant time to your trips.

Yeah, that's what I'd suggest. It's a very short walk - just one block east, and it cuts time off the trip as compared to transferring at 59th St.

Also, there is an East Side Access project that BRNXBMRS mentioned that will create LIRR access to Grand Central Terminal. Not sure when it'll be completed, but it's long overdue (a study by the MTA showed something like 70% of commuters to NYC work closer to GCT than to Penn Station, so the LIRR going only to Penn Station was always a bit inefficient in that regard).

[yankeesrule]

If you are going on a Sunday, you can also drive into Manhattan via the 59th st bridge and park on the east side- you can usually find parking around 1st ave without paying a meter- and then you can walk to Grand Central from there and take the Metro North, or park a little higher up and take the 4 train, although I am not sure how parking is past the 50's around 1st ave.

At least then you avoid the traffic near the stadium and all parking/toll costs... not that NYC traffic is much better, but this is cheaper and you avoid the hassles of transfers on the subway

[BRNXBMRS]

Or walk from 7th to 6th Avenue after getting out at Penn and take the D there, and vice versa after the games. Might be easier late nights and weekends when making the extra transfer could add significant time to your trips.

That walk is hell after a night at the Stadium

[GordonGecko]

That walk is hell after a night at the Stadium

How is that walk anything close to hell

[Yankeeah]

That walk is hell after a night at the Stadium

The walk from the D at 34th to Penn is hell? It might be 75-100 yards.

[GordonGecko]

The walk from the D at 34th to Penn is hell? It might be 75-100 yards.

Yeah, it's a longer walk from gate 4 to the D train platform

[BambinoCagna]

I wish the gates were open 3 hours before game time like last year. It really cuts down on BP time which is one of my favorite parts of going to a game.

[BRNXBMRS]

How is that walk anything close to hell

after a night of punding beers, I'd rather take the d & switch at 59th to penn

[GordonGecko]

after a night of punding beers, I'd rather take the d & switch at 59th to penn

Your realize that the A,C trains go down 8th avenue and you catch the LIRR tracks mainly towards 7th ave, right? It's basically the same thing

[Ram Man]

after a night of punding beers, I'd rather take the d & switch at 59th to penn

Perhaps you've already been "punding" beers?

[dadrumma]

I wish the gates were open 3 hours before game time like last year. It really cuts down on BP time which is one of my favorite parts of going to a game.

yup agree 110%, it sucks. by the time you actually get in the stadium, the only yankees left on the field are the bench players and pitchers. and plus, they kick you out of the seats, unless you have tickets, as soon as the yankees come off the field.

[AnAbombfromA-rod13]

LIRR to Penn
C,E to 59th
D to YS
simple

Yeah but thats annoying, much easier, quicker and cheaper to drive.

[Tino's Girl]

from what i heard it is new and everyone keeps saying that it smelled good and that its good value at $10. where is it located because i dont remember seeing it on the home opener and id like to try it next time im there

I tried the chicken and rice on Opening Day and it was pretty good. The one I went to was behind 211/212.

[BRNXBMRS]

Your realize that the A,C trains go down 8th avenue and you catch the LIRR tracks mainly towards 7th ave, right? It's basically the same thing

Since I take the C/E everyday I realize that, but if you take the A/C to Penn you can go to the back of the LIRR train and avoid the mad rush when the track is announced.

[BRNXBMRS]

Perhaps you've already been "punding" beers?

I wish!

[BRNXBMRS]

So far, the bandbox is gone

http://riveraveblues.com/

[RayG]

http://riveraveblues.com/

Wind conditions this year are almost the complete opposite of last year. this year saw a LOT of NE winds that blew straight in. Last years West and SW dominant winds took everything out. And actually the numbers are almost exactly half. Those latest 6 home games gave up 13 HR's compared to the first 6 home games last year with 28 or so. lets see what happens as the summer wind pattern shows up and the the OYS not blocking any. you might see some BOMBS to left this year!

[BRNXBMRS]

Wind conditions this year are almost the complete opposite of last year. this year saw a LOT of NE winds that blew straight in. Last years West and SW dominant winds took everything out. And actually the numbers are almost exactly half. Those latest 6 home games gave up 13 HR's compared to the first 6 home games last year with 28 or so. lets see what happens as the summer wind pattern shows up and the the OYS not blocking any. you might see some BOMBS to left this year!

I hope someone (preferrably on the Yanks) gets to the upper deck.

[GordonGecko]

Wind conditions this year are almost the complete opposite of last year. this year saw a LOT of NE winds that blew straight in. Last years West and SW dominant winds took everything out. And actually the numbers are almost exactly half. Those latest 6 home games gave up 13 HR's compared to the first 6 home games last year with 28 or so. lets see what happens as the summer wind pattern shows up and the the OYS not blocking any. you might see some BOMBS to left this year!

I was in Main in home run territory in right field for OD and it was warm nice and comfy, no wind. Then I walked around to say hi to a few people and closer to first base was cold and windy, then up in Grandstand it was really cold. It was strange because last year in Main the wind really blew out but not on this day

But I think it's been shown pretty conclusively that the big cause of all those home runs in right field is the wall that's too far in compared to RYS. They made the NYS wall a straight line from two points so the ball doesn't have to travel as far to make it

[yankeenut]

I was in Main in home run territory in right field for OD and it was warm nice and comfy, no wind. Then I walked around to say hi to a few people and closer to first base was cold and windy, then up in Grandstand it was really cold. It was strange because last year in Main the wind really blew out but not on this day

But I think it's been shown pretty conclusively that the big cause of all those home runs in right field is the wall that's too far in compared to RYS. They made the NYS wall a straight line from two points so the ball doesn't have to travel as far to make it

Ok, lets break out the slide rule...

[Lucci]

I was in Main in home run territory in right field for OD and it was warm nice and comfy, no wind. Then I walked around to say hi to a few people and closer to first base was cold and windy, then up in Grandstand it was really cold. It was strange because last year in Main the wind really blew out but not on this day

But I think it's been shown pretty conclusively that the big cause of all those home runs in right field is the wall that's too far in compared to RYS. They made the NYS wall a straight line from two points so the ball doesn't have to travel as far to make it

Jack Curry had an article about this last year in the New York Times. He cited some third party (I forget who it was) that utilized images from RYS and NYS and concluded the right field fence was 5-9 feet shorter in NYS for the reason cited by GordonGecko.

[njyankeesfan]

Here's a NY Magazine article that shows the diagram indicating that the fences in the outfield in the NYS are affected by the manual scoreboards, which are not curved, as were the walls in the old YS:

http://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/topic/56287/