BALLPARK HISTORY

Ballparks are full of history. They each have thier own distinct features, The bricks and ivy in Wrigley, monument park and the mystique of Yankee stadium, the warehouse at Camden, the green monster at Fenway, and more, but when you go to a park its more than to see the game, its to take in the environment. As much as I dislike it, part of going to Turner is listening to the fans do that tommohawk chant. I also enjoy seeing the statues or plaques of players who have contributed to all that history.

Each ballpark also gives you a different perspective of the game. What might be a HR at one park is just a fly ball in another. The site lines, angles and views of a game vary from park to park, even if your sitting in the same general area. Also the in game extras , like the mascot races, or singing the stretch at Wrigley, Sweet Caroline at Fenway, or the 7th inning God Bless America at Yankee stadium.

Another great thing about parks is visiting the local bar near the stadium. Harry Carays and Murphy's in Chicago, Pickles in Baltimore, Hockeytown Cafe in Detroit, Hooters in Anaheim, Rock Bottom Brewery in Denver (and Cinci), Harpoon Brewery in Boston, and Billys sports bar in the Bronx.

Friday, March 29, 2013

2013 season predictions

This is my last post before the season starts. I will post on the Braves game and the trip including the HOF when I get back. But, before the season starts, I just want to throw a few predictions out to see how off I can actually be.

AL
EAST
Orioles
Rays (wc)
RedSox
Bluejays
Yankees

CENTRAL
Tigers
Indians
Whitesox
Royals
Twins

WEST
Angels
Mariners(wc)
Rangers
A's
Houston

NL
EAST
Nationals
Braves (wc)
Phillies
Mets
Marlins

CENTRAL
Reds
Pirates
Cubs
StLouis
Milwaukee

WEST
Dodgers
Giants (wc)
Diamonbacks
Padres
Rockies

In the end it will be the Tigers and the Nationals in the WS, with the Tigers winning it all.
Opening day is 3 days away! Enjoy the season folks, and I will be posting after my first game and with stops from my trip. Go Cubbies!

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