en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/440791 Comments by BPALM http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/10/911-bag-rules-are-back-for-playoffs.html#IDComment37489832 Wouldn't the terrorists win if they you know actually blew something up? With that said I am pretty sure limiting bags won't deter a terrorist attack. Tue, 6 Oct 2009 14:14:12 +0000 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/10/911-bag-rules-are-back-for-playoffs.html#IDComment37489832 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/07/yankees-give-away-promo-keychain-to.html#IDComment26795206 Could it be possible that the giveaways didn't make it to the stadium in time for them to distribute before the game? I get the feeling these things aren't made months in advance but just planned months in advance. It could be possible that they made the keychains up and maybe there was a typo or something wrong with the trinket and they couldn't get them to the stadium and to each gate in time. Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:14:16 +0000 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/07/yankees-give-away-promo-keychain-to.html#IDComment26795206 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/06/yankees-photo-program-convenient-but.html#IDComment23160736 i believe the reason the photographers don't care is because a portion of their salary is either based on number of pictures taken or number of pictures sold. The more pics they take the more likely they are to make some extra money Wed, 3 Jun 2009 02:09:00 +0000 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/06/yankees-photo-program-convenient-but.html#IDComment23160736 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/06/yankees-photo-program-convenient-but.html#IDComment23076196 The mets have been doing this for years with Nikon as the sponsor. Absolute money-grab but the Mets were smart enough to plaster a word across the picture online so you couldn't do a screen grab and get a decent picture for free. I do agree that is an awesome thing to provide to fans as you said especially with the bag rules and if you are coming from work and don't remember the camera Tue, 2 Jun 2009 17:56:04 +0000 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/06/yankees-photo-program-convenient-but.html#IDComment23076196 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/05/another-reason-not-to-listen-to-how-may.html#IDComment20794320 No word on whether the "How May I Help You" people consulted their little notebooks provided by the Yankees? Chapter 5 clearly states "Do not state opinion people will take anything you say as truth?" 1st of all the re-entry rule to my understanding is standard protocol in most sports stadiums. I understand why they have it. Basically it protects the team from A) losing money and B) overcrowding the building. Think of this scenario, 5 friends go to the game with tickets. Another 4 friends are at Stans. The original 5 friends get in the stadium with regular purchased tickets, 1 of them leaves with all 5 tickets and gives 4 tickets to the remaining friends. 9 people enter stadium for the price of 5 tickets. Now imagine if you did this with 20 friends at stans. It could end up being a really bad situation. Tue, 5 May 2009 14:54:32 +0000 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/05/another-reason-not-to-listen-to-how-may.html#IDComment20794320 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/plenty-of-good-seats-available-for.html#IDComment19818881 Look around baseball, when the Yankees were rained out Monday ESPN had the Marlins-Pirates game and there were maybe 10,000 people in the building. The recession is a big part of it BUT if these tickets were closer to 2008 prices I have no doubt in my mind that the Yankees would be playing to 90-95% capacity every night. Keep in mind NY although hurt by the recession isn't as hurting as the smaller towns which is making it tough to draw crowds from an already small population. We have such a higher population and a good amount of wealth in the area that the Yankees and Mets have been able to fill the park mostly despite higher prices but if the prices weren't raised to such a crazy number they would be selling out Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:25:12 +0000 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/plenty-of-good-seats-available-for.html#IDComment19818881 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/opinion-the-citi-field-criticizm/#IDComment19112814 I don't get this argument at all. #1) Yes there is the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, yes he was a Dodger but the man transcends baseball and sports as a whole. He is often regarded as the trailblazer for the civil rights movement because of what he was able to do on the field. In addition, he broke the color barrier for a National League team in NEW YORK, the ONLY NL TEAM IN NEW YORK IS THE METS. They should embrace this connection. It is obvious in that every major Jackie Robinson day ceremony happens at Shea or Citi. NOT IN LA AT DODGER STADIUM #2) Yes Citi-Field's outside resembles Ebbits Field's outside but when you think of iconic NY Baseball stadiums you only think of Ebbits and YS. Polo Grounds wasn't a baseball stadium and didn't have an exterior that people remember. The Mets pay homage to both the Dodgers and Giants. Dodger obviously by the outside of Citi-Field, but the Polo Grounds are represented by the high-wall in left field, the green seats in the stands, the "soot" black wall with the orange line (Giant Colors) #3) 2 of the most recognizable images that I relate to the Mets for Shea were the HR apple and the orange foul poles. Guess what? They are both there, add in the scoreboard skyline with the Mets in the middle at the center field food area and you have some signature mets icons. The outside is covered with former Mets pictures, give them some time to work out the kinks for the inside. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:31:27 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/17/opinion-the-citi-field-criticizm/#IDComment19112814 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/caption-this-photo-george-steinbrenner.html#IDComment19052542 hellllllloooooooo Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:40:56 +0000 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/caption-this-photo-george-steinbrenner.html#IDComment19052542 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/yankees-on-pace-to-draw-only-39-million.html#IDComment19049353 It should be noted that the mets did not officially sell out their home opener either. I heard some reports that the Mets were selling tickets at the ticket window day of game. Of course there wasn't a ticket available for anything less than $250 but it is interesting to see both teams not be able to sell out the 1st game in both of these much hyped parks. A sign of the economy and the stubborn organizations. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:51:22 +0000 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/yankees-on-pace-to-draw-only-39-million.html#IDComment19049353 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/opening-day-2009-ceremony-at-yankee.html#IDComment18789388 at least we didn't spend $1.6 Billion for the same exact stadium we were playing in. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:45:19 +0000 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/opening-day-2009-ceremony-at-yankee.html#IDComment18789388 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/babe-forgotten-at-house-that-george.html#IDComment18703927 Maybe its your buddy Lonn Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:21:28 +0000 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/babe-forgotten-at-house-that-george.html#IDComment18703927 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/babe-forgotten-at-house-that-george.html#IDComment18703864 As we get more and more removed from the generation of people who have seen the Babe play it will get harder and harder to continue that legacy as there is less and less first hand knowledge of the man. If it weren't for the Babe the Yankees would not be the Yankees. He started the legacy and tradition of winning for the franchise and as an organization they should honor that. The Yankees are willing to shell out extra money to A-Rod to keep him in a Yankee uniform as he climbs the HR ladder because they know this will generate revenue. A-Rod could very well become the Greatest Of All Time yet the current no questions asked GOAT was a Yankee and they refuse to give him any distinction. Ruth is honored in memorial park and has his number retired among some of the greatest Yankees. The problem I have is he was far more important and significant to the history of the Yankees than any of those players yet he doesn't get any extra distinction or honor. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:18:42 +0000 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/babe-forgotten-at-house-that-george.html#IDComment18703864 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/13/note-manuel-to-treat-defense-like-offense/#IDComment18669641 I didn't even watch the game and I know there was 1 guy on when Murphy made the error Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:00:24 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/13/note-manuel-to-treat-defense-like-offense/#IDComment18669641 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/orioles-fans-illogical-booing-of-mark.html#IDComment18372072 I think the problem lies more in the fact that there were a lot of rumors about Teixiera playing up his wanting to go to Baltimore and play for his hometown team. Boston is going to boo him for his comments about he always wanted to go to the Yankees and never had real interest in the Red Sox. The Orioles fans just feel shunned because they have absolutely sucked and thought he would come in and help the franchise be relevant again and the fact that he is from the area makes it that much worse. Wed, 8 Apr 2009 17:35:23 +0000 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/orioles-fans-illogical-booing-of-mark.html#IDComment18372072 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/about-our-experience-at-new-stadium.html#IDComment18179622 Ross you hit the nail on the head with this post. I know I am a Met fan and it is expected that I would like Citi Field more but honestly I got the feeling that the new stadium DOES NOT enhance the fans experience of actually watching the game. It is nice to have better food, restaurants, and more bathrooms but you are there to watch a game and it seems like the Yankees forgot about that. Question about the upper deck, is there more leg room? It didn't seem that way and how comparable was it to Citi Field. Sat, 4 Apr 2009 22:01:45 +0000 http://newstadiuminsider.blogspot.com/2009/04/about-our-experience-at-new-stadium.html#IDComment18179622 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/news-mets-sign-sheffield/#IDComment18103836 i take the under any under Fri, 3 Apr 2009 19:26:09 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/news-mets-sign-sheffield/#IDComment18103836 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/read-today-in-the-nl-east-75/#IDComment18102763 official sheff is a met Fri, 3 Apr 2009 19:12:58 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/read-today-in-the-nl-east-75/#IDComment18102763 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/note-the-tarp-is-on-the-field/#IDComment18098391 Yea people need to stop watching watching the late night news and seeing the weather and think it is the end-all be-all of correct weather. Patterns change very quickly and could change the whole complexion of the day. Last Sunday it was supposed to be downpours all day, SJU and GTown got the full game in without a delay Fri, 3 Apr 2009 18:03:23 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/note-the-tarp-is-on-the-field/#IDComment18098391 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/note-the-tarp-is-on-the-field/#IDComment18097794 Guys this game is going to get played...the rain is going to lighten up soon and the game will be played. Fri, 3 Apr 2009 17:47:47 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/note-the-tarp-is-on-the-field/#IDComment18097794 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/note-mets-to-open-citi-field-tonight/#IDComment18084684 they had that test last week with the St. Johns game. Steady rain over night. There didn't seem to be a big issue on the field. For those of you going watch where you walk, there are A LOT of drainage issues on the concourse Fri, 3 Apr 2009 13:37:04 +0000 http://www.metsblog.com/2009/04/03/note-mets-to-open-citi-field-tonight/#IDComment18084684