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The new Yankee Stadium: the good the bad and the really ugly
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Taken in the 400 level
So it’s no secret in these parts that I have been a New York Yankee fan since I was born. I believe my first words were, “Holy Cow.” I’ve heard all of the comments, “they are the evil empire” “they’re the best team money can buy” blah blah blah so please, save it. I visited the old Yankee Stadium many times. I saw Monument Park. I rubbed Babe Ruth’s head too, much to the dismay of one really angry NYPD police officer. So on Saturday of last week I went to the New Yankee Stadium for the first time. I was excited. I couldn’t wait. I was impressed at first. It is quite the piece of architecture. It resembles greatly the Yankee Stadium of old. But the awe stops there as far as I’m concerned. First of all, do not under any circumstances bring what even remotely looks like a backpack. You can bring a purse the size of a Toyota Yaris but if you bring anything that even resembles a backpack they won’t let you in, unless your backpack is clear and spans your entire body, then they will let you in. There are escalators that go to the 100 level. After that, you either do a ten mile hike to your seats using the ramp that was built at a 45 degree angle or spend two hours looking for the elevators. If you are lucky enough to have scored a seat in the 300 level, or lower, congratulations, the ramp goes to all of those levels. If you are one of the poor victims who happened to get your ticket in a bus package you will be climbing the 45 plus stairs to your final destination in the 400 level, at a 90 degree angle. The birds can’t help you here. They fly lower than this level. Then when you get to your seat, which I think was made out of recycled water bottles, you will not be able to see the “giant” video screen unless you are behind home plate or hanging over the banister, which I do not recommend. After about two hours, you will have lost all feeling in your behind, but of course if you drink enough beer it won’t matter. As far as the cost of going to Yankee Stadium, even in the “cheap seats” you’re better off booking a cruise to Bermuda. You’ll save money. The Yankee Dogs still taste great and there are a lot of concession stands within short distances. There are more than enough bathrooms for everyone, which is a good thing, and the museum is great. But I am overall disappointed. I would think after 1.5 billion dollars this “state-of-the-art” stadium would have been a lot more fan-friendly. I still love the Yankees and always will but I will either, stay home and watch them on TV, or I will go to PNC Field in Scranton to see the baby Yankees who, by the way, are yet again in first place!
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