As I was reading, the Braves in fact did come to mind. But, the Orioles first did it around Camden Yards in the 90’s featuring Boog Powell’s BBQ. I believe the Pirates also did it at PNC park, but don’t know if Philadelphia did it at Citizen’s Bank Park. Another way the Mets were behind the times all these years - or was it NYC not permitting it - I’m glad to see it now as part of the fan experience.
100% agree. I went to a Cards game many years ago and was floored by the experience. It was a mid-week game of no importance and I spring for seats behind home plate with club service. The statues outside the park honoring Card greats were extraordinary. I went early to catch BP and remember watching Pujols casually lift ball after ball into the left field stands, like a golfer practicing his nine-iron on the driving range. Sure enough, during the late innings, he replicated this precisely, only this time with men on base, to carry the Cards to victory. Amazing franchise over history, fantastic stadium, and knowledgable fans. I was impressed by my entire experience.
Citi Field experience has been always enjoyable for me. The new transportation option seems like an exceptional and convenient deal. Thanks for the heads up.
What a great process to get people to Citi Field. If you can get them there, they will spend gobs of money on stuff. The only real expensive way to get there is to drive and then sell one of your kids to pay for parking. Even parking under the highway, the free trick from the past has evaporated. Love the $2.75 it costs each way to take the 7 Line to and from Manhattan. As for the food, I am usually glued to the game and settle for a hotdog, pretzel and a soda. That still sets you back $18 and you are still hungry. Perhaps Uncle Steve will hand out casino chips with each ticket a few years down the road when that’s all built. Thanks for an out of the box article.
Nice job Dalton.
As I was reading, the Braves in fact did come to mind. But, the Orioles first did it around Camden Yards in the 90’s featuring Boog Powell’s BBQ. I believe the Pirates also did it at PNC park, but don’t know if Philadelphia did it at Citizen’s Bank Park. Another way the Mets were behind the times all these years - or was it NYC not permitting it - I’m glad to see it now as part of the fan experience.
St Louis has done it as well, and it’s a terrific experience there.
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100% agree. I went to a Cards game many years ago and was floored by the experience. It was a mid-week game of no importance and I spring for seats behind home plate with club service. The statues outside the park honoring Card greats were extraordinary. I went early to catch BP and remember watching Pujols casually lift ball after ball into the left field stands, like a golfer practicing his nine-iron on the driving range. Sure enough, during the late innings, he replicated this precisely, only this time with men on base, to carry the Cards to victory. Amazing franchise over history, fantastic stadium, and knowledgable fans. I was impressed by my entire experience.
Citi Field experience has been always enjoyable for me. The new transportation option seems like an exceptional and convenient deal. Thanks for the heads up.
What a great process to get people to Citi Field. If you can get them there, they will spend gobs of money on stuff. The only real expensive way to get there is to drive and then sell one of your kids to pay for parking. Even parking under the highway, the free trick from the past has evaporated. Love the $2.75 it costs each way to take the 7 Line to and from Manhattan. As for the food, I am usually glued to the game and settle for a hotdog, pretzel and a soda. That still sets you back $18 and you are still hungry. Perhaps Uncle Steve will hand out casino chips with each ticket a few years down the road when that’s all built. Thanks for an out of the box article.