Andrew Clem, Staunton, VA -- Aug 29, 2006 14:57 PM
2 visit(s). My rating: 8
It is too bad I felt obliged to boycott this fine new ballpark because of the efforts by the Orioles owner Peter Angelos to prevent Washington from getting a baseball team. The brick and wrought iron materials add to the authentic feel, and the wide concourses make it easy to get around and find what you need. The setting is truly magnificent, blending old and new features. I drove by just before the first game of the 2005 season (when I was on my way to see the Washington Nationals first-ever game), and saw a Yankees game with Jacqueline on August 8, 2006. We were sitting in the front portion of the upper deck near the foul pole. The seats were oriented toward center field, but they pivoted slightly, which was good. The roof kept us in the shade for almost the entire game, which started at 4:00. It was perfect weather, but I was not pleased by the final score: Orioles 5, Yankees 0!

James Sutton, St. Louis, MO -- Oct 09, 2006 14:51 PM
1 visit(s). My rating: 9
WOW! WOW! WOW! This is the one that started it all. When I went to this gem, it was with my cousin and his friend right before the All Star game in 1993. We saw a game between the O's and the White Sox. I didn't care about the game at all. I was all about exploring the stadium that took ballparks out of the dark ages. The visit was full of stars. With it being All Star week, we ran into so many ballplayers past and present. We also went to the homerun hitting contest. I liked it better when the contest was in the afternoon back then as opposed to night time as it is now. The biggest thrill was seeing Griffey hit the warehouse with one of his towering shots. Juan Gonzalez's homerun that hit the railing of the third deck in left field was amazing as well. Overall, the experience was even better than I imagined and can't say anything bad about this place. They did everything right. I just wish they could put together a team worthy of this palace.