Note: Shea Hello, Shea Goodbye
The Mets will host the final Opening Day at Shea Stadium today when they play the Phillies at 1 pm.
For complete coverage, read the Bergen Record, New York Post, Daily News, Newsday, New York Times, again Newsday, and the Star-Ledger, in which Dan Graziano talks with Howie Rose, Howard Johnson, David Wright and quotes me as saying:
“There are some nook-and-cranny things that make it your home, but those things will always exist in my mind.”
…i hear a lot from the press about how the press box is too small, among a variety of other complaints, so i continued on to explain to graziano, speaking about things that may bother fans, .e., things that will not be missed, saying…
“From the fan’s point of view, it’s a place where the seats are really small, it’s tough to get around, you’re waiting three innings to go to the bathroom or grab a hot dog … those kinds of things are really irritating.”
…which is why i am sad to see the historical landmark go, the place where such special memories occurred…however, i am not all too sad to see the physical building be replaced by a new building, which will begin a series of new memories in a place that will be much more comfortable to watch them from…
…to me, it’s like saying goodbye to an old friend who served a wonderful yet specific role in my life for a specific set of time, yet i know it’s time to move on…and while i am excited for what is next, i’m still sad to see the old friend go away…it’s sort of like graduating high school, or college, in that way, if that makes any sense…all the while, i know the future calls…
Speaking of the future, in the Daily News, Adam Rubin talks architecture and wind patterns while looking at whether Citi Field will truly be a pitcher’s park.
