Unless they actually made fake uniforms, here they are.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/photo/2011-11/66024614.jpg

That´s disgusting :ohno:

They suppose to attract people to the new stadium not to repulse them.

I was hoping that new logo and uniform were fake. What are they trying to do? bringing back the Miami Vice times? :bash:

My only problem is the logo. Too much color.

They're not really bad at all.

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/media/photo/2011-11/66030361.jpg

Looks ok imo

http://i39.tinypic.com/14dlgzn.png

Definitely something different.

Yeah, I like them, improvement over their old look

I only like the Orange one, the main logo still is god awful.

Well nothing can be worse than what we had to deal with for 3 years here...

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/1/4/full/6elec248g0248fybjjx0.gif

It's growing on me. It just seems so Floridian.

Think of it this way:

Dolphins + Heat = Marlins

I like the look of them now.

1st post...
I actually like the uniforms better than I thought I would...
Don't mind the logo, just wish it wasn't freakishly huge on the caps....
I'll probably buy the road greys, the orange one, and the black one....

From the Miami forum



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It's real:
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This is going to be a bar back in this open area on the east side with the view of the skyline. Below it is going to be an Olympic size swimming pool.
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All storefront along the north side:

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I have a feeling that this place is going to look really, really ugly when only half full.

^^ you should've stopped at "ugly"

Some of the features and colors give it "aqua world" vibe to the interiors.

^^ you should've stopped at "ugly"

Word. I mean...dark blue seats? Really? Hasn't the other team in Florida shown how bad an empty stadium with blue seats looks?

I miss the days of Camden Yards. Simple stuff. And everyone can see the scoreboard.

The saddest thing about this brand new stadium is the fact that some seats will have a restricted view. :ohno:

Word. I mean...dark blue seats? Really? Hasn't the other team in Florida shown how bad an empty stadium with blue seats looks?

I miss the days of Camden Yards. Simple stuff. And everyone can see the scoreboard.

I wonder why they picked such a generic, boring color scheme for the seats.

I wonder why they picked such a generic, boring color scheme for the seats.

I know, why not pick green..................again.

http://p.twimg.com/AaTNZ9uCMAApqRy.jpg

http://www.gableshomepage.com/files/imagecache/spotlight-8-col/images/image/marlins_-_southlookingnwjune2011.jpg

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http://www.downtownmiaminews.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Marlin-Stadium-Construction-Update-9-18-20111024x680-590x391.jpg

http://florida.marlins.mlb.com/fla/images/ballpark/y2011/new-ballpark/construction_progress_0115_b_lg.jpg

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i1/pb1300/7073_131349.jpg

I know, why not pick green..................again.

Green would be just as boring. Why not do something unique? Even something as simple as a slightly lighter shade of blue in each alternating section. Or have each deck a shade lighter than the next. Or spell out MIAMI in the seats...something...anything. It looks like the Metrodome as is.

over/under on how soon the first cfb game will be played there. :)

Green would be just as boring. Why not do something unique? Even something as simple as a slightly lighter shade of blue in each alternating section. Or have each deck a shade lighter than the next. Or spell out MIAMI in the seats...something...anything. It looks like the Metrodome as is.

That blue is one of their colors. Isn't this the board the cries out for teams using team colors in their seating?

That blue is one of their colors. Isn't this the board the cries out for teams using team colors in their seating?

If it were the same blue that's in their logo, maybe. But it's just a generic "Metrodome" blue, not the lighter "Miami Marlins blue".

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2011/0921/pg2_e_marlinslogo_300.jpg
http://thebiglead.fantasysportsven.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/miami-marlins-logo-seat.jpg

Shoulda went with orange, since its their major color now.

They just moved from a sea of orange at Sun Life and demolished the Orange Bowl to build this stadium. The American Airlines Arena has red seats with orange flames. That color has been beat to death in Miami.

The American Airlines Arena has red seats with orange flames. That color has been beat to death in Miami.

And the monochrome royal blue seat scheme has been beat to death in U.S. stadiums for the last 40 years.

European, Asian and Latin American stadiums are much more willing to be innovative with their seating designs.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2336/2393592258_1d6bbc1b23_z.jpg?zz=1

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http://www.fussballtempel.net/afc/MYS/Bukit_Jalil.jpg

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http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/33/Amsterdam_ArenA.JPG

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Most American stadiums can't seem to get past the plain monochrome schemes.

i like monochrome because it's a sign of stability, color coded seats are only for those places who wants an attention to the international crowd, one's you go in, it's the same. american arena are well maintained and clean despite of that it's cheap and the salary of their players are high, unlike asian and european arenas are sophisticted but not well maintained and the tickets are so high while the players are always below the american football,basketball, and baseball salary

it's not about the capacity and it's not about how beatiful the seats are when it is empty stadium but how the games handles the mass crowd and give them an exciting match

I know, why not pick green..................again.

Well, green does work well and is easier on the eyes IMO.

i like monochrome because it's a sign of stability, color coded seats are only for those places who wants an attention to the international crowd, one's you go in, it's the same. american arena are well maintained and clean despite of that it's cheap and the salary of their players are high, unlike asian and european arenas are sophisticted but not well maintained and the tickets are so high while the players are always below the american football,basketball, and baseball salary

it's not about the capacity and it's not about how beatiful the seats are when it is empty stadium but how the games handles the mass crowd and give them an exciting match

American arena's are cheap compared to their counterparts in Europe and Asia?

Is that a joke?

I only like the Orange one, the main logo still is god awful.

The logo is very amateurish, too big and way too colorful!:ohno:

The logo is very amateurish, too big and way too colorful!:ohno:

That's art deco !

I like the logo, jersey, and colors. It's very Miami to me and it's unique.

As for the seating, I think designs and colors on the seating look silly. Uniformed seat colors look better.

Who cares what the place looks like empty? When there are fans filling the place, you can't even see the seats.

(inset joke about Marlins' attendance here ________________)

Who cares what the place looks like empty? When there are fans filling the place, you can't even see the seats.

(inset joke about Marlins' attendance here ________________)

:lol:

And the monochrome royal blue seat scheme has been beat to death in U.S. stadiums for the last 40 years.

European, Asian and Latin American stadiums are much more willing to be innovative with their seating designs.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/199/513734789_1f585b84b9_o.jpg

Most American stadiums can't seem to get past the plain monochrome schemes.

What a boring, monochrome blue track. So much for European innovation...

The reason many stadiums and arenas use that shade of blue, is because it's apparently easier to get the color balance right for television broadcasts, I don't understand it either but I just remember an interview with the designers of Crossroads/Marine Midland/HSBC/First Niagara Center Arena stating that. They were asked why an arena with tenants that had black, silver, and red (Sabres back then) and black, purple, and orange (bandits) had boring blue seats.

It doesn't make any sense to me, as I'm not a TV director, but our arena is full most of the time, but those seats are such a bright blue, when there are some empty ones, you can REALLY tell. Not quite as bad as Joe Robbie (or whatever it's called now) with it's bright orange seats though. That place looks half empty even when full.

What a boring, monochrome blue track. So much for European innovation...

Thats in egypt

What a boring, monochrome blue track. So much for European innovation...

Actually I'd love to see a stadium with Powder Blue or turquoise seats. Dodger Stadium has those color seats in the upper decks--looks awesome.

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I know that it looks like it's coming along nicely, but has it actually been confirmed that they are on schedule to open next April?

Thats in egypt

That was a joke. I suppose the previous guy screwed up in not also crediting African nations for their fancy seat paterns too. :oP

I know that it looks like it's coming along nicely, but has it actually been confirmed that they are on schedule to open next April?

Yes they are even ahead of schedule somewhat so they will be ready for Opening Day 2012.

Potentially huge trouble for the Marlins and MLB. The SEC are investigating (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-passan_marlins_sec_stadium_malfeasance_120211) the Miami Marlins and this stadium deal.

"For two decades now, Major League Baseball has funded its rise from corporate slacker to gilded cash cow on the backs of taxpayers bullied into building new stadiums. It’s a marvel the government took so long to sniff out the rot that emanates from these deals, though not much of a surprise that the Miami Marlins were the target when they did.

The Security and Exchange Commission on Thursday launched guided warheads at the Marlins, requesting the team’s financial records, communications with MLB officials including commissioner Bud Selig, minutes of meetings with local government leaders and political campaign-contribution information, according to a report in the Miami Herald.

While the subpoenas issued by the SEC do not explicitly detail the purpose of the investigation, the feds’ motives are evident: They want to understand how, exactly, a group of county commissioners agreed to fund 80 percent of the Marlins new stadium, which cost more than $600 million, without ever seeing the team’s financial records – and whether bribes had anything to do with it."

Potentially huge trouble for the Marlins and MLB. The SEC are investigating (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-passan_marlins_sec_stadium_malfeasance_120211) the Miami Marlins and this stadium deal.

"For two decades now, Major League Baseball has funded its rise from corporate slacker to gilded cash cow on the backs of taxpayers bullied into building new stadiums. It’s a marvel the government took so long to sniff out the rot that emanates from these deals, though not much of a surprise that the Miami Marlins were the target when they did.

The Security and Exchange Commission on Thursday launched guided warheads at the Marlins, requesting the team’s financial records, communications with MLB officials including commissioner Bud Selig, minutes of meetings with local government leaders and political campaign-contribution information, according to a report in the Miami Herald.

While the subpoenas issued by the SEC do not explicitly detail the purpose of the investigation, the feds’ motives are evident: They want to understand how, exactly, a group of county commissioners agreed to fund 80 percent of the Marlins new stadium, which cost more than $600 million, without ever seeing the team’s financial records – and whether bribes had anything to do with it."
This is a bombshell, but it could be a very good thing. They are not going to shut the team down, or force them to stop construction. But in a 'verse where the bad guys get punished, we could see Selig, Loria and several of the commissioners in prison, and the personal fortunes of Messers 'S' and 'L' used to pay back the local taxpayers.

This is a bombshell, but it could be a very good thing. They are not going to shut the team down, or force them to stop construction. But in a 'verse where the bad guys get punished, we could see Selig, Loria and several of the commissioners in prison, and the personal fortunes of Messers 'S' and 'L' used to pay back the local taxpayers.

Enlight us which local taxpayers please? The tax used for this project are from the tourist tax which the state of florida limits use of for convention centers and sporting venues, Arts (and performing) center. To add to it that the income tax has continued to grow even with the recession.

Potentially huge trouble for the Marlins and MLB. The SEC are investigating (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-passan_marlins_sec_stadium_malfeasance_120211) the Miami Marlins and this stadium deal.

"For two decades now, Major League Baseball has funded its rise from corporate slacker to gilded cash cow on the backs of taxpayers bullied into building new stadiums. It’s a marvel the government took so long to sniff out the rot that emanates from these deals, though not much of a surprise that the Miami Marlins were the target when they did.

The Security and Exchange Commission on Thursday launched guided warheads at the Marlins, requesting the team’s financial records, communications with MLB officials including commissioner Bud Selig, minutes of meetings with local government leaders and political campaign-contribution information, according to a report in the Miami Herald.

While the subpoenas issued by the SEC do not explicitly detail the purpose of the investigation, the feds’ motives are evident: They want to understand how, exactly, a group of county commissioners agreed to fund 80 percent of the Marlins new stadium, which cost more than $600 million, without ever seeing the team’s financial records – and whether bribes had anything to do with it."

The investigation is limited to the local government (city and county) - which are under several other investigations which have nothing to do with the Marlins. This was just the next step.
Wow people really have a hard on when it comes to Miami and/or the Marlins.:)

Potentially huge trouble for the Marlins and MLB. The SEC are investigating (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=jp-passan_marlins_sec_stadium_malfeasance_120211) the Miami Marlins and this stadium deal.

"For two decades now, Major League Baseball has funded its rise from corporate slacker to gilded cash cow on the backs of taxpayers bullied into building new stadiums. It’s a marvel the government took so long to sniff out the rot that emanates from these deals, though not much of a surprise that the Miami Marlins were the target when they did.

The Security and Exchange Commission on Thursday launched guided warheads at the Marlins, requesting the team’s financial records, communications with MLB officials including commissioner Bud Selig, minutes of meetings with local government leaders and political campaign-contribution information, according to a report in the Miami Herald.

While the subpoenas issued by the SEC do not explicitly detail the purpose of the investigation, the feds’ motives are evident: They want to understand how, exactly, a group of county commissioners agreed to fund 80 percent of the Marlins new stadium, which cost more than $600 million, without ever seeing the team’s financial records – and whether bribes had anything to do with it."

SEC investigation is no big deal and will have no effect on the Miami Marlins..!

December 5th

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Looking good! And the Marlins are serious about filling the place too, they are very active in the free agent market. They failed to get Pujols, but signed Jose Reyes and Mark Buehrle.

...and Heath Bell. Now that Pujols is not coming, you can expect one or two big signings left.

Awesome!

I'm guessing the Marlins are better off for being spurned by a 32-year old who batted .299 last year. Yes, of course any team would love to have him ... but for a quarter-billion over ten years ? :nuts:

I'm guessing the Marlins are better off for being spurned by a 32-year old who batted .299 last year. Yes, of course any team would love to have him ... but for a quarter-billion over ten years ? :nuts:
They'd have traded him LONG before that 10th year. I'd have guessed 3 at most, and right after his best season or after a World Series title.

They'd have traded him LONG before that 10th year. I'd have guessed 3 at most, and right after his best season or after a World Series title.

Because there would be a huge market for an aging player with declining skills making premium coin.

Because there would be a huge market for an aging player with declining skills making premium coin.
That's why you trade him before he's aged. Probably to an AL team who can put him in at DH after a few serviceable years of defense.

The Marlins have done it once before, you'll see them do it again with Reyes etc.

The Marlins have done it once before, you'll see them do it again with Reyes etc.

When have they done it before?

When have they done it before?

After every World Series victory. I can think of Alou off the top of my head in that respect. Reyes doesn't have a no trade clause. That was also a huge reason why Pujols didn't go there. The Marlins wouldn't give him a no trade clause.

After every World Series victory.

Not being able to secure funding for a stadium and not World Series victory, criteria was not age but cost, and those were the Florida Marlins.:)

That was also a huge reason why Pujols didn't go there. The Marlins wouldn't give him a no trade clause.
And more money has nothing to do with it? Marlins offer topped out at 210 while angels offered 254. According to reports the Marlins did offer a no trade clause and management position after he retired.

The stadium is now 90% complete. Today they had a media tour and these are a collection of photos from different reporters.

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Awesome stadium ... a good break from those stupid "retro" ones being built up till now. I hate how some baseball "purists" have made "technological advancements" a dirty word and would prefer if baseball was played exactly like in the late 19th century or something. Hopefully this encourages other teams who are thinking of building a new stadium to go this route as well.

Would like to see the rumored fishtank.

Awesome stadium ... a good break from those stupid "retro" ones being built up till now. I hate how some baseball "purists" have made "technological advancements" a dirty word and would prefer if baseball was played exactly like in the late 19th century or something. Hopefully this encourages other teams who are thinking of building a new stadium to go this route as well.

The retro look ended a while sans the New York Ballparks. Petco, Target Field, and D.C. are all far from that look.

Awesome stadium ... a good break from those stupid "retro" ones being built up till now. I hate how some baseball "purists" have made "technological advancements" a dirty word and would prefer if baseball was played exactly like in the late 19th century or something. Hopefully this encourages other teams who are thinking of building a new stadium to go this route as well.

Meh. This stadium looks like Skydome 2.0. I don't think that is a good thing.

LOL SKYDOME 2.0 It does have that look about it tho but think its going to be a great stadium to watch a game in

Love the Scarface-esque neighborhood. "Hey why don't you get a job or something...be a nurse, work with blind kids, lepers..."

Looking great. Hate how it was made, but definetly going to catch a game, even though I dont get baseball at all.

Is it still the case that they have no salary caps in MLB? It's like european soccer, you can sign as expensive players as you like?

Btw; nice with the skyscraper view, to bad the designers only cared for the Biscayne Bay side of the scraper. :/
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Meh. This stadium looks like Skydome 2.0. I don't think that is a good thing.

Not really. This is a very intimate park. More like modern looking Minute Maid Park.

Our new Miami Marlins ballpark does have a very cool modern look...it looks a little like an Alien spaceship that has landed in Little Havanna. I agree I like it much better than the trendy "retro style" ballparks that have become so prevalent.

Reminds me of miller park....which is a great place to watch a game!

I agree with the others that compared it to Skydome. Very similar, just more modern. I'm not a fan.

Is it still the case that they have no salary caps in MLB?

Correct. No salary cap. There's a revenue sharing program in place where 31% of each team's local revenues go into a pot and are split evenly back to all teams (#% as of the previous collective bargaining agreement). Also the MLB's national earnings are split up based upon a team's revenue, more $ to the lowest earning teams.

How this relates to THIS stadium? In 2007 the Marlins got $60 million in revenue sharing, but only had a payroll of $45.5 million. The public felt like they were just pocketing the extra $ and putting out a bad product, blaming the fan support for the reason they weren't doing well, and trying to move cities without a new stadium. Fleecing the taxpayers while pocketing millions of dollars. In 2008, they only had a $21 million payroll!!!

There's also a luxury tax, but it is set SOOOO high and at a low % that it isn't much of an issue.

This 2008 article breaks down the "taxes" pretty well, and provides accurate commentary, IMO.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505125_162-51210897/mlbs-revenue-sharing-formula/

The new CBA makes the 15 teams in the largest markets (New York(x2), Los Angeles(x2), Chicago(x2), Atlanta, Boston, Houston, Oakland, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Texas, Toronto and Washington) slowly ineligible to receive funds. Stepping down their % from 2013-2016. Oakland has a special provision which lets them keep the $ until their stadium situation is worked out.

Btw; nice with the skyscraper view, to bad the designers only cared for the Biscayne Bay side of the scraper. :/


Agreed. There is a few holes in the skyline from the front too.

The bay is like a stage and the water is a nice foreground.
Brickell isn't that great for the reverse angle either.

Looks good at night.

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Update
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that homerun fountain is going to be soo....so....soooo.....GAY.

Ruining a perfectly good stadium.

that homerun fountain is going to be soo....so....soooo.....GAY.

Ruining a perfectly good stadium.

:ohno:

I'm sure this type of language is okay in Texas.. but it shouldn't be here

:ohno:

I'm sure this type of language is okay in Texas.. but it shouldn't be here

What's wrong with it? I'm sure even gay people would agree it looks gay

There is no other word.

Even Bruce thinks it's gay. "Yayyyyyy!'
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Yayyyy Its pretty awefull sure their were on drugs at the time of designing that thing

What's wrong with it? I'm sure even gay people would agree it looks gay

Here is a better word for it, flamboyant. That shouldn't hurt anyone's feelings...

I am curious what music they are going to play when this thing goes off. It doesn't seem like it would go well with the fog horn and sirens that are typical at a hockey game. No baseball stadium I have ever been to has anything like this, so I am clueless. Maybe some Latin music, since they seem to be marketing hard towards that demographic now?

Maybe some Jimmy Buffet. That's really what it the artist was inspired by, kitschy Florida and his trips to Daytona Beach in the 1950's.

What's wrong with it? I'm sure even gay people would agree it looks gay

This.

Here is a better word for it, flamboyant. That shouldn't hurt anyone's feelings...

A bit PC there. Anyway, back to the fountain. It's gay.

A bit PC there. Anyway, back to the fountain. It's gay.

Haha! Good call on the Buffet. I wonder if the vendors will sell Margarittas too...

WASTED AWAY AGAIN IN MARGARITA VILLE!

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This popped up on field of schemes a while ago:

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This popped up on field of schemes a while ago:

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That doesn't surprise me. Everything about this stadium has screamed sketchy from the beginning.

Awesome stadium ... a good break from those stupid "retro" ones being built up till now. I hate how some baseball "purists" have made "technological advancements" a dirty word and would prefer if baseball was played exactly like in the late 19th century or something. Hopefully this encourages other teams who are thinking of building a new stadium to go this route as well.

Didn't Target Field break that?

Target Field is a step backwards. Clearly there needs to be a retractable roof stadium in Minneapolis.

wow. the exterior looks like an old run down museum....

all that money and construction for a small little sunroof. it just seems odd.

the interior looks disjointed and clunky.
those columns!

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ha, I can actually see what house I used to always park at for UM games in this picture. great spot too, would just drive down the street, make a right and then get right on the interstate. traffic was never an issue. :banana:

Like!!! The roof system is state of the art tech! Congrats, Miami! :cheers:

Target Field is a step backwards. Clearly there needs to be a retractable roof stadium in Minneapolis.

No, it isn't. No, they don't.

Nevermind.

Target Field is a step backwards. Clearly there needs to be a retractable roof stadium in Minneapolis.

Target Field is awesome. That is how Nationals Park should have ended up. It doesn't rain in Minnesota that much and those fans are hard enough to sit through cold games in April and October without needing a roof.

Target Field is awesome. That is how Nationals Park should have ended up. It doesn't rain in Minnesota that much and those fans are hard enough to sit through cold games in April and October without needing a roof.

PLUS, it's an advantage in many respects to have an open air stadium where weather isn't as good. You get to train in cold, so you get used to it, but those visitors from Houston have no idea what it's like to play in -2 degrees.

Rain makes the game experience better!

No it doesn't. Especially when it's hot, humid, muggy and steamy in Miami.

Rain makes the game experience better!

Especially because the game is then delayed or cancelled. :crazy:

Especially because the game is then delayed or cancelled. :crazy:

Unlike european football :cheers:

I don't think football matches are cancelled due to rain or snow ... unless there is like a tropical storm or something. Baseball cannot be played properly with anything but perfect conditions though. And I'm talking about playing at a professional level here. I remember we use to play baseball in rain all the time during summers off from school and it was pretty fun. But professional players don't want to deal with that stuff as their stats will be adversely impacted and there is lots of money on the line.

I don't think football matches are cancelled due to rain or snow ... unless there is like a tropical storm or something. Baseball cannot be played properly with anything but perfect conditions though. And I'm talking about playing at a professional level here. I remember we use to play baseball in rain all the time during summers off from school and it was pretty fun. But professional players don't want to deal with that stuff as their stats will be adversely impacted and there is lots of money on the line.
It has nothing to do with stats. It's a safety issue. Imagine a hitter at the plate with limited vision because of rain in his face trying to hit a fastball from Justin Verlander who is holding a wet, slippery ball. No bueno.:ohno:

Unlike european football :cheers:

Guess you've never tried to pitch a wet baseball.

Unlike european football :cheers:

Unlike American Football as well! In American Football, no matter what the weather, unless there's a tornado, we play.

wow. the exterior looks like an old run down museum....

all that money and construction for a small little sunroof. it just seems odd.

the interior looks disjointed and clunky.
those columns!


.....uh? :nuts:

.....uh? :nuts:

I dunno. Maybe he was in the safeco thread and somehow ended up here unknowingly.

From Endeavor305 in the Miami forum


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Exterior4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27405634@N08/6778496849/) by thehoorse24 (http://www.flickr.com/people/27405634@N08/), on Flickr

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Exterior2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27405634@N08/6778493105/) by thehoorse24 (http://www.flickr.com/people/27405634@N08/), on Flickr

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Exterior6 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27405634@N08/6778502355/) by thehoorse24 (http://www.flickr.com/people/27405634@N08/), on Flickr

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ExteriorRamp3 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/27405634@N08/6778513447/) by thehoorse24 (http://www.flickr.com/people/27405634@N08/), on Flickr

I stitched 4 separate photos to make this panoramic view...

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Its looking good. Will the field be white has a tribute to Tony Montana or are they going to put some type of grass down (real or fake) ?

"Joking about the white field btw"

the farther along it gets the more 80s it looks, and thats not a good thing

It looks like it will have some good sight lines.

That home run sign is still really....well.....you know.

Looks like a mix between Miller Park, the Trop and Yankee Stadium.

Pardon me for my ignorance, Miami is a pretty warm place, why do they need a covered ball park?

Because you have thunderstorms virtually every day during the summer.

I read that the cost of construction of the whole ballpark is about $ 500 millions. But, how much does the only retractable roof cost? I think about $ 100 millions or more.

Pardon me for my ignorance, Miami is a pretty warm place, why do they need a covered ball park?
It's a VERY warm place. Most call that "Hot"... If you're in Miami and want to sweat you go to the beach, or out dancing.

The outfield looks super sexy and very "Miami"... The top level makes the seating bowl look hideous.

This stadium is looking better and better everyday. All the people saying how some aspects of it look "gay" or whatever need to grow up.

This stadium is looking better and better everyday. All the people saying how some aspects of it look "gay" or whatever need to grow up.

:stupid:

It really looks great, love how this is coming together.

This stadium is looking better and better everyday. All the people saying how some aspects of it look "gay" or whatever need to grow up.

It's not some aspects, its 1 aspect. Its the fountain with the jumping Marlins, dancing flamingos and SPARKLERS! That is gay.

the rest of the stadium is beautiful.

Albeit i think that Miami ballpark is a stunning structure, me too i must admit that this fountain is rather trashy.
The stands, the roof, the exterior, everything in the stadium expresses an idea of elegance and modernity as well: but the only one thing i find out of place is just that fountain.

It's not some aspects, its 1 aspect. Its the fountain with the jumping Marlins, dancing flamingos and SPARKLERS! That is gay.

the rest of the stadium is beautiful.
I don't get your insistence on using that word in a derisive manner, grow up.

My gay friend thinks it's gay. And no I'm not kidding.

I bet it gets moved or dismantled anyway. It's pretty close to the batter's eye, and it would be distracting as hell.

It looks like such an intimate stadium. So small. But I love the design, modern and sleek, i think it really fits Miami. So much better than Joe Robbie.

Folks, it wasn't too long ago when the word "gay" meant 'happy'.

Words change. Eras change.

And I gotta say, either way you use the word, you could discribe that piece.

Wow, the stadium looks good both inside and outside. The gay fountain is now installed too :lol:.

That's very a kitschy art installation. Only in a sports complex would it be described as "gay" by anybody.

It's something you'll find in a kids storybook or in the lobby of a retirement home.

My gay friend thinks it's gay. And no I'm not kidding.

I bet it gets moved or dismantled anyway. It's pretty close to the batter's eye, and it would be distracting as hell.

It only comes out when a player hits a Home Run so that won't be a problem.

That's very a kitschy art installation. Only in a sports complex would it be described as "gay" by anybody.

It's something you'll find in a kids storybook or in the lobby of a retirement home.
How about we say something like "The most batshit stupid ugly thing in the history of the universe"? I literally fell out of my chair laughing at the pix. I bet you have players trying to hit it with balls in batting practice, just to try and break it.

At least they didn't put any of those fake pink flamingos in the outfield grass.

How about "It's to Flamer!"

It only comes out when a player hits a Home Run so that won't be a problem.

Nope. It doesn't "retract" like the Mets apple. It's permanently erect.

http://mlblogsgroundskeeper.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/new-park.jpg

^^ Wow, this arena will have great sightlines all around.

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Boy, are those fish tanks and HR fountain horrible. :ohno:

Pssshh, the aquariums are awesome!

the aquariums are awesome. I'll reserve judgement on the fountain until I see it lit up in a big situation. Certainly unique.

Must say those pics with the roof open look pretty cool. Don't know why, but I expected it to look more enclosed. That ground level pic really makes it look open and airy.

It is definitely better than Minuet Maid, Miller and the one in Arizona. Im impressed with the roof open.

Fish tanks?!?!? :ohno::ohno:

Honestly, as an overall stadium it rocks, its design is funky (particularly the main screen) but the likes of the fountain and the tanks are shockingly bad. Some may call it chic, but for me its cheap and tacky. Unique admitidly, but tacky all the same

The outfield roof should have used glass instead of a solid surface to give the stadium a more open feel when the roof is open.
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Fish tanks?!?!? :ohno::ohno:

Honestly, as an overall stadium it rocks, its design is funky (particularly the main screen) but the likes of the fountain and the tanks are shockingly bad. Some may call it chic, but for me its cheap and tacky. Unique admitidly, but tacky all the same

If you could feed the fish hot dogs and cotton candy, now that would be fantastic.

I don't think the fish tank is that bad. I think it might work best on the tv behind the cameras. It's better than having a corporate logo. The rainbow thing though is pretty lame and sticks out as an "oh crap, we need a hr feature, lets pick something random". It also doesn't fit into the style of the place, which is filled with modern sleek architecture, then you're hit with this gaudy tacky piece of rainbow vomit. I like the place but they really need to change the home run feature. Maybe having say a neon marlin light up whenever they hit a homer would make more sense. It'd be at least better than the current feature IMO.

The outfield roof should have used glass instead of a solid surface to give the stadium a more open feel when the roof is open.
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Love this pic because you can see the huge windows opened and exposing the downtown skyline about a mile away.

Love this pic because you can see the huge windows opened and exposing the downtown skyline about a mile away.

Exactly, watching a game with a nice skyline on the background. :)

We should change the name of the thread to reflect the name of the stadium, Marlins Park. That's going to be its name until a naming rights deal is signed.

i was there today on sun 02/12/2012 @ 6pm and workers were coming out. putting the final touches on the stadium, looks great

Can we get someone to change the name of this thread. The stadium is now officially called Marlins Park.

Webcam Update

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Its looking good. Can't wait to see what it looks like with a game going on

This stadium looks incredible. I love everything about the Marlins now---this stadium, the new uniforms/colors, logo, and roster. The only question is if the fans down there will show up and support this team like they should have been doing for the last decade.

I really am looking forward to seeing the fishtanks filled and how that goofy contraption in center field will look during a game. The view of left field really reminds me of Miller Park

No corporate sponsors willing to buy its naming rights?

This stadium is looking better and better everyday. All the people saying how some aspects of it look "gay" or whatever need to grow up.

Dude..I'm gay and the fountain looks gay. I would've just put palm trees or some sort of tropical jungle in the outfield. Kind of like the old Orange Bowl.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Ob.JPG

No corporate sponsors willing to buy its naming rights?

The Marlins were getting close to a deal a couple months ago, but after their shopping spree during the Winter Meetings, they became a more lucrative organization and the naming rights for the new stadium became much more expensive.

The Marlins have said this is temporary as they start negotiating for a new deal.

Dude..I'm gay and the fountain looks gay...

WIN!

The stadium structure itself is very modern, it kind of reminds me of the Cowboy stadium with the retractable roof, and the big screen, the aquariums rock, however I got to agree with several folks here the fountain to lavishly gayish!!

Dude..I'm gay and the fountain looks gay. I would've just put palm trees or some sort of tropical jungle in the outfield. Kind of like the old Orange Bowl.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fe/Ob.JPG

:lol:LMAO

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I like the name "Marlins Park". It's straight up and to the point. Sadly, I'm afraid this will only last until some corporation buys the naming rights and slaps their name on it and we then have another new ballpark with a stupid BS corporate name (I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT STAND THIS) but it's reality in today's bogus world.

Probably something like "Maroone Field" or "Southwest Airlines Park" UUUGGGHHH!!!:toilet::toilet::toilet::censored::censored::censored:

.... I'm sorry, but I just can't get used to this look.

NOT the ballpark. I love the park, it looks fantastic.

I just still hate this team's identity. WAY too many fuckin' colors. I know it's a Miami team, but c'mon!

Aerial shots by QuantumX in the Miami forum.


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This is the Cowboys stadium of the MLB!!

This is the Cowboys stadium of the MLB!!

yeah but it's way smaller than Cowboys Stadium, holding only about 1/3 the people.

Endeavor305 from the Miami Forum

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Wow way too many box seats, I hadn't seen the stadium from that angle. They should have one or two floors behind home plate not three floors.

I have sat in a box seat at the Buccaneers game in Tampa, I prefer being out with the crowd. If I wanted to sit on a couch eat a ton of food and watch replays, I would just watch the game at home. Also this stadium has a retractable roof, so if it rains they will close the roof and the crowd will be comfortable.

Every stadium has a press box row like that.

Aquariums are ready

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It looks like our favorite feature of this stadium might not be long for this world...

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/05/2675578/sculpture-at-marlins-park-might.html

This thread should be moved to the COMPLETED STADIUMS section

http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2012/03/06/00/04/14fSa.St.56.jpg

I REALLY really like this idea for the stadium. It reminds me of the Rogers center in toronto. But they did 1 EXTREMELY smart addition / learned from the Rogers center error.

During the middle of summer, the lower bowl / field at Rogers center gets extremely hot. The warm air has no where to go. In the Marlins stadium, atleast in the outfield they have a huge "window" / wall they can retract open to let in a breeze or any kind of wind.

This thread should be moved to the COMPLETED STADIUMS section
I wouldn't hold my breath. They've been trying to get the "Qwest Field" thread renamed for about a year now, and the moderators have been unresponsive.

I wouldn't hold my breath. They've been trying to get the "Qwest Field" thread renamed for about a year now, and the moderators have been unresponsive.

Put it in the NOTIFICATION to MOD sticky at the top, they are pretty quick when that happens

Put it in the NOTIFICATION to MOD sticky at the top, they are pretty quick when that happens
The which where? Seriously, I tried to find what you are talking about.

The which where? Seriously, I tried to find what you are talking about.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1200431

Good its now in completed section.

Cant wait for the opening day.

Aquariums are ready

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Can't wait for the first foul tip that smashes the glass and spews the marine life all over the caviar crowd in the first row:lol:

Can't wait for the first foul tip that smashes the glass and spews the marine life all over the caviar crowd in the first row:lol:

I'm pretty sure they thought about that, don't ya think?

I'm pretty sure they thought about that, don't ya think?

Famous last words.

Its a nice idea but think some of the young kids might be hit by a fly ball when looking at the fish in the tank or does the net go all the way round ?

Don't worry the fish tanks will be removed when the Marlins realize that they are blocking prime ad space.

Famous last words.

Its a nice idea but think some of the young kids might be hit by a fly ball when looking at the fish in the tank or does the net go all the way round ?

All ballparks have a net behind the plate to protect the fans from foul balls, it generally runs to or close to the dugouts. Here, you can see it in this picture...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7177/6778915074_cdcb85f9b3_b.jpg

Don't worry the fish tanks will be removed when the Marlins realize that they are blocking prime ad space.

Teams don't sell ad space in those areas. :nuts:

.... I'm sorry, but I just can't get used to this look.

NOT the ballpark. I love the park, it looks fantastic.

I just still hate this team's identity. WAY too many fuckin' colors. I know it's a Miami team, but c'mon!

^^ In my view I think they're trying to appeal to the very guetto population of Miami... those who wear all kinds of colorful and flashy stuffs so that they can fulfill their deficit of attention. I know alot of them. They're mostly sons of inmigrants who thought their best bet was to "fit in" by making themselves look like whores and male prostitutes and introduce themselves into the marijuana-smoking culture... That's why I don't like the colors too much... they're made to fit perfectly with the ghetto Miami mentality some of our youngest population holds today...

Teams don't sell ad space in those areas. :nuts:

When was the last time you watched a MLB game? 1995?

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I could go on and on and on

That's right behind the plate. The fishtanks are closer to the dugouts I think.

It looks like our favorite feature of this stadium might not be long for this world...

http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/03/05/2675578/sculpture-at-marlins-park-might.html

Called it. :)


I bet it gets moved or dismantled anyway. It's pretty close to the batter's eye, and it would be distracting as hell.

Could they put adverts on the fish ?

When was the last time you watched a MLB game? 1995?

I could go on and on and on

The new stadium has the same ad space.

The new stadium has the same ad space.

Yeah, I know.

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Is it unbreakable glass or something??

PS. That - thing - in center field is embarrassing....looks like something out of Disney ride from the 70s, yikes

Is it unbreakable glass or something??

PS. That - thing - in center field is embarrassing....looks like something out of Disney ride from the 70s, yikes

That "thing" may be taken down before the middle of the season...

Lets hope so

When was the last time you watched a MLB game? 1995?
I could go on and on and on

I guess it went right over your head that they have the same ad boards behind home plate, huh?

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7046/6957734013_659b86e883_b.jpg

The tanks are on either side of the ad boards, where, as I said, most teams don't put ads.

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When was the last time you watched a ML game, 1986?

Is it unbreakable glass or something??


It's probably the same kind of glass that is used in NHL arenas...the same kind that gets rock-hard hockey pucks slammed into them at 100+ MPH without breaking.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1200431
Got it, thanks. For some silly reason I figured something this important would be in the menus at the top. Like under "FAQ" or "Community".

It's probably the same kind of glass that is used in NHL arenas...the same kind that gets rock-hard hockey pucks slammed into them at 100+ MPH without breaking.

Hm, I've seen those break a time or two though...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Kw2uXlasc8

Is it unbreakable glass or something??

I'd imagine it's made out of 3-6" plexiglass material.

The only thing I'm worried about with the tanks is the ability to remove scuffs from the surface (and without distorting the smooth surface too much). If it is too difficult, they could look pretty crappy in a few seasons.

I'd imagine it's made out of 3-6" plexiglass material.

The only thing I'm worried about with the tanks is the ability to remove scuffs from the surface (and without distorting the smooth surface too much). If it is too difficult, they could look pretty crappy in a few seasons.
That's actually a very good point. I hadn't thought of that. Some of the NBA and NCAA backboards can get pretty ugly after a few years, if the owner or school is cheap.

"Each aquarium will be constructed using a durable fiberglass structure, and white crystal-clear acrylic panels 1.5 inches thick will be used for the viewing windows. To safeguard it from impact, Lexan — the material used for bulletproof windows — will be installed in front and in back of the acrylic panels." -MLB.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwm4rB0SufY&feature=related

http://blog.aquanerd.com/2012/03/aquariums-at-miami-marlins-stadium.html

"The aquariums are said to be flanking home plate on either side, with the tank to the right coming in over 600 gallons and measuring 34 feet in length. The other aquarium is slightly smaller, tipping the scales at 450 gallons and achieving a length of 24 feet. Both tanks are made of fiberglass with clear acrlic panels measuring over an inch thick serving as the front and rear panels. Designers of the aquariums say they are unbreakable, and in keeping with the competitive spirit, Marlins first basemen Gaby Sanchez decided to test this statement. According to various reports, he did this testing by hurling a baseball against the tank as hard as he could. Fortunately, the tank did not break and apparently the ball didn’t even leave a mark. According to club president David Samson, the tanks have “… an extra layer of glass in front of the glass that’s in front of the fish.”

I wonder if that glass/coating protects the fish from getting spooked from the sound of a baseball smacking into it. A shock that loud would probably kill some of those things...

If I were a 3B or 1B, I'd be wondering how easy/difficult it would be to pick up the ball "coming out of" the aquariums.

Animal rights activists had to join the party sometime

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/18/marlins-stadium-fish-aquarium_n_1353991.html?ref=sports&ir=Sports&icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl2|sec3_lnk2

THEY'RE FISH!

THEY'RE FISH!

And they're animal activists.

To them, the lowest life forms are more important than any human.

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I really hope the marlins don't cave into this bullshit.

Animal rights activists had to join the party sometime

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/03/18/marlins-stadium-fish-aquarium_n_1353991.html?ref=sports&ir=Sports&icid=maing-grid7|main5|dl2|sec3_lnk2

To quote Kurt Cobain, "It's ok to eat fish 'cause they don't have any feelings." :oP

Unless they are planning to put actual Marlins in those tanks, that arguement is pretty stupid.

I really hope the marlins don't cave into this bullshit.

I hope they do, because the aquariums were a stupid idea to begin with.

THEY'RE FISH!

It's a stupid idea to have fish in a ballpark in the first place. So completely out of place. :ohno:

Something Fishy is going on here :smug:

I hope they do, because the aquariums were a stupid idea to begin with.

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I hope they do, because the aquariums were a stupid idea to begin with.

why?

It makes the stadium stand out. Something to look at between innings.

It makes the stadium stand out. Something to look at between innings.

Unless you're in the front couple of rows, you're not going to see anything lol

Ultra-protective glass or not, it IS still a pretty dumb idea. I mean, if you're gonna have an aquarium in a ballpark, have it somewhere further away.

Ultra-protective glass or not, it IS still a pretty dumb idea. I mean, if you're gonna have an aquarium in a ballpark, have it somewhere further away.

Does it really matter that much to you? Sounds like complaining for the sake of complaining. It's not the most fabulous idea, but its not really a big deal. It's unique.

Unless you're in the front couple of rows, you're not going to see anything lol
True but still.

Unless you're in the front couple of rows, you're not going to see anything lol

people watching on tv

Does it really matter that much to you? Sounds like complaining for the sake of complaining. It's not the most fabulous idea, but its not really a big deal. It's unique.

Actually it doesn't matter to ME, but I'm thinking of certain groups (like peta) who will have a major issue with this. When you have live animals involved in anything at anytime during this century in this country, you have to keep in mind the laws protecting those animals and the groups willing to go to war just to protect those animals and keep those laws it's pretty neglectful to have an aquarium anywhere near the field, unique or not.


Side note: You've seemed to have been real pissy about several posts I'VE put up in this forum. What's up with that?

why?

It's gimicky and corny.

Seems very minor league.

It's gimicky and corny.

Seems very minor league.

welcome to major league baseball!

From the Miami Herald:

http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd393/MrPhotobuckets/Marlinssunset.jpg

welcome to major league baseball!

I get that. It doesn't mean I like it.

It's gimicky and corny.

Seems very minor league.


And the little train in Houston is that much different? Every stadium has useless features. It's not something to waste time worrying about.

I get that. It doesn't mean I like it.

then you have hated baseball forever. Sport of gimmicks.

then you have hated baseball forever. Sport of gimmicks.
This is like the guy that hates the advertisements plastered all over the stadiums, saying it isn't in the baseball tradition...

But this place takes tacky to a new level. Between the fish tanks and that U*G*L*Y thingy in left center field, people are laughing at the place, and the Marlins. I was at my friend's place the other day, and his daughter and her gang were watching youtubes of this stadium, and rolling on the floor laughing. When the 10-12 year old crowd seeks you out for a good laugh, there is something wrong.

Eh, I Don't buy it. It's a beautiful stadium.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/6817356534_48cd63c8c2_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7130/6865609492_5b9691d592_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7266/7003440523_b62055401e_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7043/6968357217_1c75028bde_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7205/6956358293_610d6c9980_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/6806840280_2234ba9dd3_b.jpg

Would be nearly perfect if not for the love child of Elton John and Disneyworld's "It's a Small World" out in center field.

I'm assuming the outfield walls aren't going to remain lime green?

I'm assuming the outfield walls aren't going to remain lime green?

Who knows?

Maybe they're planning on a greenscreen "Who's Line is it Anyway" thing...?

Its a great looking stadium. Just lose the homerun party piece in centre field and paint the bright green walls to a less intense colour

I'm assuming the outfield walls aren't going to remain lime green?

Why not? It's different.

Why not? It's different.

It's different, yes. But it doesn't look good, aesthetically, in my opinion...

it looks Miami to me

I'm assuming the outfield walls aren't going to remain lime green?
They had to paint the batter's eye black (you can see it was green in some of the above pics). I imagine they'll try the lime green for a season or two (maybe less) and it'll change to a more subdued color.

That's the only thing that's tough for me to swallow.

It's not a bad looking stadium. Why are the video ribbon boards in the outfield not one continuous piece?

A Florida-ized version of Safeco Field.

A Florida-ized version of Safeco Field.

I was thinkin' something more like this:

http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/556054_3219833588174_1636466644_2658203_1971170413_n.jpg

then you have hated baseball forever. Sport of gimmicks.

I think once you get past a certain point it's just not cool anymore.

Camden Yards doesn't have any aquariums, or a gigantic bird cage filled with Orioles. And it's still a great ballpark.

f***ing green wall!!!!!!

the rest of the stadium:cheers:

A Florida-ized version of Safeco Field.

This place is way better than Safeco, it has character.

I think once you get past a certain point it's just not cool anymore.

Camden Yards doesn't have any aquariums, or a gigantic bird cage filled with Orioles. And it's still a great ballpark.

The stupid rubber warning track that makes for a lot of weird bounces. All straight walls in the outfield for no reason. Both were definitely put ther just to be intentional "quirks". I hate that more than stuff like trains or hot tubs because they were just trying to be cute.

The stupid rubber warning track that makes for a lot of weird bounces. All straight walls in the outfield for no reason. Both were definitely put ther just to be intentional "quirks". I hate that more than stuff like trains or hot tubs because they were just trying to be cute.

I can't speak for the rubber track but it's definitely not nearly the same as in Miami. Camden Yards is essentially a no frills park, which was the point I was getting at.

Camden isn't as in your face about how unique it is.

And I don't get what you were saying about the walls. OPACY was built on an irregular plot of land.

This place is way better than Safeco, it has character.

Give me a break with your anti-Seattle bullshit. It's tired.

This place is way better than Safeco, it has character.

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Give me a break with your anti-Seattle bullshit. It's tired.

WTF are you talking about?

Is that an exhibition game in the pics on the previous page? If so, that is a really sorry turnout.

Exhibition. Regular season opens at the new stadium TONIGHT!

CANT WAIT!