Busch Stadium [III]

[Centreville82]

http://brockfan20.50megs.com/photo.html

[Elvis]

I like the overhanging "Home run porch" in the LF corner ala Yankee Stadium. Too bad more new stadiums don't feature extended cantilever decks like that.

[Yankeebiscuitfan]

Finally it looks like a stadium. I was wondering all the time how they could get it ready in time. Especially with the part that was in the same area as old Bush stadium.

It is a nice stadium. IMO it looks a bit like Citizens Bank Stadium in Philly.

[runningshoes]

Finally it looks like a stadium. I was wondering all the time how they could get it ready in time. Especially with the part that was in the same area as old Bush stadium.

It is a nice stadium. IMO it looks a bit like Citizens Bank Stadium in Philly.

It doesn't have the same view, that's for sure.

This is very nice.

[Centreville82]

Finally it looks like a stadium. I was wondering all the time how they could get it ready in time. Especially with the part that was in the same area as old Bush stadium.

It is a nice stadium. IMO it looks a bit like Citizens Bank Stadium in Philly.

The LF terrace seats won't be completed until mid-June or July. Clark Street has been "rebuilt". The construction of the Ballpark Village (across Clark st) will begin this year.

To me, the stadium is kind of reminiscent to Sportsman's Park.

[Centreville82]

3/27:

http://www.ballparkconstruction.com/...contentid=3692

[Centreville82]

3/31:

[Chisox73]

Great pic there Centreville.

I like how the bullpens are the exact same way as Busch II,with the overhang,and message board there.

[64Cards]

I don't think they have enough ad space in the place.

[Centreville82]

Thanks, guys. I miss being in STL..

[Centreville82]

I like how the bullpens are the exact same way as Busch II,with the overhang,and message board there.

Agreed. The constructors did a great job. Things are looking up in STL, MO. All we need is a 10th world championship..

[Bob Hannah]

You guys have a great looking stadium coming online. Congratulations.

I did some checking and the stadium orientation is going to be to the northeast, that is, homeplate will face that direction. From the post above showing the stadium, it looks like the photo was taken later in the afternoon judging by the shadows. Those are going to be some SERIOUS shadows for day games. Looks like at some point the batter will will be facing pitches starting in sunlight, going into shadow and then back into the light. Rough on hitters.

[Centreville82]

You guys have a great looking stadium coming online. Congratulations.

I did some checking and the stadium orientation is going to be to the northeast, that is, homeplate will face that direction. From the post above showing the stadium, it looks like the photo was taken later in the afternoon judging by the shadows. Those are going to be some SERIOUS shadows for day games. Looks like at some point the batter will will be facing pitches starting in sunlight, going into shadow and then back into the light. Rough on hitters.

You are correct. The picture was taken in the afternoon. Around 5-ish..

[Centreville82]

Pujols knocked one out of the park:

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/spo...C?OpenDocument

[DiggerODell]

May 22, 2nd stop on a 7 day, 6 ballpark tour

A night after Kaufmann, we head for Stl. I've walked around this ballpark in October of '07 but never seen a game within it's confines. My son Walt lived in Stl. for 2 years, so I'm looking forwarding to witnessing what he says is the best baseball crowd (knowledge of the game wise) he's ever seen a game with.