I like Citizens Bank Park. Despite their loss on Opening Night, I have faith that the Phils can pull out their first win of the 2009 season tonight. In the meantime, let's talk about where the game will be played.
Citizens Bank Park has been heralded as one of the
best stadiums in baseball. It comes from the new crop of true "parks" that began with Camden Yards in Baltimore back in 1992. Real grass, open view of the city skyline, spacious concourse, and not a bad seat in the house.
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Prior to this masterpiece of baseball architecture, there was a multi-purpose juggernaut in South Philadelphia known as
Veterans Stadium. A concrete jungle (with rats the size of tigers, and cats the size of elephants), the Vet was a horrible place to watch a game, and according to most players in baseball, a horrible place to play in too. But you know what, as a kid going to many games every year, there was something magical about that place. The smells, the sounds and the sights of a baseball game. My memories of seeing the turf as I emerged from the tunnel, cheering on my
favorite players--these are the things I loved most about going to Phils games. And with Citizens Bank Park, that love of the game has been given new life, a new home to thrive and flourish for the great people of Philadelphia, no longer marred by an eyesore of a stadium.
Citizens Bank Park is a place where die hard fans, casual fans and families can go and enjoy a game all together. Ashburn Alley is full of
Philly-flavored eateries, Bull's Bar-B-Q features
Greg "The Bull" Luzinski himself working the grill, the bullpens allow any aged fan to hurl insults at the opposing team's pitchers, and McFaddens provides an escape from the rain or a place to watch a
Flyers playoff win on TV mere minutes before watching the Phillies pull off a
come-from-behind thriller live and in person. And best of all--Citizens Bank Park is home to the World Series Champions.
I like Citizens Bank Park. Despite their loss on Opening Night, I have faith that the Phils can pull out their first win of the 2009 season tonight. In the meantime, let's talk about where the game will be played. Citizens Bank Park has been heralded as one of the best stadiums in baseball. It comes from the new crop of true "parks" that began with Camden Yards in Baltimore back in 1992. Real grass, open view of the city skyline, spacious concourse, and not a bad seat in the house.
Prior to this masterpiece of baseball architecture, there was a multi-purpose juggernaut in South Philadelphia known as Veterans Stadium. A concrete jungle (with rats the size of tigers, and cats the size of elephants), the Vet was a horrible place to watch a game, and according to most players in baseball, a horrible place to play in too. But you know what, as a kid going to many games every year, there was something magical about that place. The smells, the sounds and the sights of a baseball game. My memories of seeing the turf as I emerged from the tunnel, cheering on my favorite players--these are the things I loved most about going to Phils games. And with Citizens Bank Park, that love of the game has been given new life, a new home to thrive and flourish for the great people of Philadelphia, no longer marred by an eyesore of a stadium.
Citizens Bank Park is a place where die hard fans, casual fans and families can go and enjoy a game all together. Ashburn Alley is full of Philly-flavored eateries, Bull's Bar-B-Q features Greg "The Bull" Luzinski himself working the grill, the bullpens allow any aged fan to hurl insults at the opposing team's pitchers, and McFaddens provides an escape from the rain or a place to watch a Flyers playoff win on TV mere minutes before watching the Phillies pull off a come-from-behind thriller live and in person. And best of all--Citizens Bank Park is home to the World Series Champions.
Yes!
ReplyDeleteJenkins running through the stop sign and scoring right after the Flyers won. GOOOOOOD stuff!
That was one awesome night--we actually had a better view since we came out of McFaddens, instead of the original seats we had in the outfield.
ReplyDeleteGood stuff, indeed!!