NY Stadium

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

While i hate the Yankees and what they've stood for the last 7-8 years i still can't believe this was the last game in in NY Stadium. I'm really sad to see it go and i can't see watching the Yanks play in any other place then here. I'm glad the Yanks were able to get the "W" in the final game, the stadium didn't deserve to go out with an L no matter how much i dislike the Yanks. Also great speech by Jeter towards the fans, class act all the way.

[UNHWildCats]

While i hate the Yankees and what they've stood for the last 7-8 years i still can't believe this was the last game in in NY Stadium. I'm really sad to see it go and i can't see watching the Yanks play in any other place then here. I'm glad the Yanks were able to get the "W" in the final game, the stadium didn't deserve to go out with an L no matter how much i dislike the Yanks. Also great speech by Jeter towards the fans, class act all the way.
I still cant believe MLB didnt close out the stadium on the seasons final day with the Yanks and Sox.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

I still cant believe MLB didnt close out the stadium on the seasons final day with the Yanks and Sox.

Well like most people said MLB had to think the Yanks were going to make the playoffs and that would be the last game. Even so the Yanks-Sox should have ended it with the last series of the regular season.

[TheValleyRaider]

I actually don't mind as much that the Orioles were there. They are a proud organization with plenty of history, and plenty of history against the Yankees. The Red Sox have their own unique place in Yankees history, but tonight was all about the Yankees and the Stadium

In a touch of history (though I'm not sure if it was intentional) the Yankees actually began life as the original Baltimore Orioles in 1901, before moving to NY in 1903 as the Highlanders

The Yankees did a great job closing the park, great ceremony all night, and as good a result that one could ask for. Babe Ruth hit the first HR, and Jose Molina the last. The last out of the evening was Brian Roberts, a grounder to first taken by Cody Ransom, 3-Unassisted

[poly51]

They should not have replaced Yankee Stadium. It should have been remodeled, rebuilt or whatever it needed. No sense of history. What is next, Fenway or Wrigley? I am glad that Dodger Stadium is going to be remodeled. It will soon be the 3rd oldest in the majors.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

They should not have replaced Yankee Stadium. It should have been remodeled, rebuilt or whatever it needed. No sense of history. What is next, Fenway or Wrigley? I am glad that Dodger Stadium is going to be remodeled. It will soon be the 3rd oldest in the majors.

Fenway is deffinately safe for the next 50 or years. I'm not so sure about Wrigley depending on what the new ownership decides to do. I can see Wrigley being toast in the next 10 years or atleast look dramatically different.

[TheValleyRaider]

There have been talks in the past about building a new Boston ballpark. For the most part they haven't gone anywhere, but the idea is out there. The current BoSox ownership doesn't seem in any mood to leave Fenway, and really, why would they? People love the history and charm attached to it, plus it's one of (if not the) smallest stadium in the Majors. That reduced seating capacity means more $$$ for tickets. Pretty good combo for any owner

I'm definately of two minds regarding the replacement of Yankee Stadium. I like it, it's a great old ballpark, plus with the remodelling, it's definately more than structurally sound for years to come. Add in the memories, even since the 1976 reopening, and it's a special place. But, at the same time, there's a lot not to love. Concourses are tight, plenty of obstructed views, plenty of unsavory parts. Maybe those things could be fixed with a large renovation, but it's a little late now. I am pleased with the design of the new park, the way it reflects parts of Yankee history. We'll see how well some of the ambience and spirit transfers across the street. I have my fears, but plenty of hope too xnodx

[siuham]

The new ownership of the Cubs scares me. If they move out of Wrigley I don't know if I can look at the franchise the same.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The new ownership of the Cubs scares me. If they move out of Wrigley I don't know if I can look at the franchise the same.

Based on what i've read and heard some people believe depending on who gets the team could have a dramatic effect on the organization. There are some who think that depending on who gets the team they could move the Cubs completely away from thier "lovable loser" past and create a new identity for them.

[BlueHen86]

I still cant believe MLB didnt close out the stadium on the seasons final day with the Yanks and Sox.

I can. Yanks and Sox are already a big draw.

I'm surprized that MLB didn't close it out with the Mariners.

[TwinTownBisonFan]

Considering the Yankees moved to NY from Baltimore in 1904... where they were called the Orioles... I think it's fitting.

[TheValleyRaider]

Considering the Yankees moved to NY from Baltimore in 1904... where they were called the Orioles... I think it's fitting.

It was 1903 ;)

And I'm not sure if that was the case for this either. The Yankees moved in 1903, then didn't move to the Stadium until 1923. They had long since left being the Orioles by that point. Heck, they had already changed the name from Highlanders to Yankees in those intervening 20 years

Really, it doesn't matter who the last opponent was. They were stand-ins. Win or lose, the night was going to be about the Yankees and the Stadium. The name listed on the Visitor part of the scoreboard was only there for the formality. The Yankees had to play somebody