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March 15, 2006
Thoughts on the Stadium
Alright...I've taken some time to digest the new park. And the more I look at it, the more I think I actually like it. But I do have a few complaints.
One - my usual seats are going to suck. But this was to be expected.
Two - The absence of a tall right field wall & weird jut-out angle ala Griffith Stadium. I know the wall thing probably didn't happen because that feature was included in Camden Yards, but it still would've been very cool to take that nod back to old Washington. And supposedly the dimensions have been at least somewhat inspired by Griffith, so I suppose it's really alright.
Three - Parking Garages in the Outfield?? Come on! Let's get SOMETHING worthwhile instead of car storage. Besides, how many Jaguar windows can we really smash?
Four - Would it REALLY have been that difficult to change the orientation a little more to get a view of the Dome behind the outfield? Nothing would be better than having the shot of the pitcher winding up with the majesty of the Capitol behind him.
Five - Is that outfield cylinder restaurant really necessary? Please at least keep it from rotating.
Now some positive thoughts.
One - it's not derivative. I actually think the architectural direction is unique for a baseball stadium, and very Washington. The building itself is the right outside appearance.
Two - Lots of lower bowl seats, even if they're likely unaffordable.
Three - The concourses are the perfect antidote to RFK.
Four - Making the bleachers shake-able is great so long as they can keep it structurally sound.
And now some suggestions:
One - It'd be a nice RFK tribute if the curvy roof could be incorporated at all. A little nod to Washington sports facilities.
Two - The bathroom count seemed low. MORE BATHROOMS! FOR THE LOVE OF G-D MORE BATHROOMS!!!
Three Words - Ben's Chili Bowl.
Posted by MikeSager at March 15, 2006 11:16 PM
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