ESPN WORST 10 MLB Ballparks Listing

[disarcina]

ESPN site has an article listing the TEN WORST MLB ballparks venues for fans -- the headline says something like : Ten Ballparks for Fans to Skip"

The list, with the Worst (Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg/ Tampa Bay -- no surprise here) listed first and the others in order of "worse-ness"

1. Tropicana Field / Tampa Bay

2. Oakland Coliseum (The house Al Davis ruined -- used to be able to see the Oakland Hills beyond CF).

3. Chase Field , Arizona

4. Cellular Field (Southside of Chicago/ White Sox)

5. Rogers Centre (Toronto)

6. Arlington, Texas ( relatively new park, too -- article says Commissioner looking to push Texas for new park by 2020 -- wasn't this ballpark just built not long ago?)

7. Miami (I think MLB expansion moving into Florida cities is a bad idea).

8. ANGELS STADIUM (Anaheim -- and the remarks are not too complimentary about the site or the team's future -- see below)

9. Houston (another somewhat recently built park - at least they dumped the ENRON FIELD name).

10. Detroit (now Comerica Park is fairly new -- read the write up -- I think this is just a knock on downtown Detroit).

 

COMMENT in the write up describing Angels Stadium (ESPN's words not mine):

 

"I don't think there is anything more representative of living in Southern California than being able to watch traffic (the 57 Freeway) while at a baseball game....And if you decide to walk to or from the Stadium to the bar, be prepared to take your life in your hands -- the road that leads to the Stadium does not have sidewalks and includes an underpass where Anaheim's homeless like to gather/ use as a toilet."

 

DISCUSS...........(yeah, the Halos renewed the COA Stadium lease through 2029).

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[disarcina]

Oh , and there was the comment about the Halo's team fortunes:

 

" the team is not very good and won't be very good for  a while despite having Mike Trout on the roster, in the line up"

[Sully151]

2 minutes ago, disarcina said:

Oh , and there was the comment about the Halo's team fortunes:

 

" the team is not very good and won't be very good for  a while despite having Mike Trout on the roster, in the line up"

Well, it's pretty obvious ESPN hasn't looked at the Cactus League standings lately.

[yk9001]

Too much to ask for a link?

[disarcina]

yk9001 --  link? it is when you are as IT challenged as I am..........

[mtangelsfan]

ESPN still covers baseball?

yeah, the stadium isn't great but I like the opening and being able to see Saddleback and even the San Bernadino Mts.

As far as walking around the stadium.  That is stupid.  

[disarcina]

Quick -- let's get those Cactus League championship banners flying at Angels Stadium.........

[HaloNArizona]

I dont agree with Chase field either.  We enjoy that park.  Nose bleed seats are pretty steep, but overall still a nice stadium, with plenty to do around the stadium.

 

Too bad it's hotter than hell in the summer.

[Ohtaniland]

But the team has zero debt......

[disarcina]

not saying I agree with ESPN -- Angels Stadium has its issues but overall -- it's a fairly pleasant place to watch a game -- especially for families.

But this is one EPSN commentator's take which is then disseminated throughout the country.

personally, I like the ability to walk to and from hotels/ restaurants/ bars near the ballpark as well as the train station. Can't do that at Dodger Stadium.

[ettin]

14 minutes ago, yk9001 said:

Too much to ask for a link leak?

Fixed.

[Deek]

I'd rather walk around outside Angel Stadium than take my life into my hands being inside Dodger Stadium...

[yk9001]

Did any of the Anaheim homeless get flushed away during the recent rains?

[TroutBaseball]

17 minutes ago, yk9001 said:

Did any of the Anaheim homeless get flushed away during the recent rains?

Sadly. Yes.

[Inside Pitch]

1 hour ago, hangin n wangin said:

Where the fuck is Dodger stadium? That place is a literal shit hole.

Angel stadium has it's issues, no doubt, but I don't get how Angel Stadium is listed below Dodger stadium.

Because ESPN isn't trying to get people to talk about Kershaw taking his act to the East Coast....  .  that's why...

[Hubs]

Dodger Stadium is ranked higher? On what planet? Traffic getting in sucks, traffic getting out sucks, someone was almost murdered in the parking lot for being an opposing team's fan, the stairs suck and are everywhere, handicap access sucks, concessions are terrible, lines are long, one overcrowded team store, but at least they have urinals now instead of troughs? C'mon man...

[Hubs]

7 minutes ago, calscuf said:

Where are there no sidewalks?

Maybe on the back entrance from Katella?

[Punk]

It's because you can't stand up and cheer without someone telling you to sit down. 

[LBHalos17]

2 hours ago, disarcina said:

Quick -- let's get those Cactus League championship banners flying at Angels Stadium.........

I hope the Angels win the Golden Cactus this year!  Seriously tho; gotta hijack this a little bit...  Watching/listening to the games, it cracks me up how seriously all these announcers take the first few games of ST.  It's about process now, not results yet.  *Though, we did just improve to 4-0!  The best team in baseball, beating the reigning Champs!

 

Back to our own Anaheim Stadium...  I grew-up going to this field for Angels, high school, and Rams games.  I have seen the stadium changed and upgraded (which will continue to be necessary), but it is still one of my favorite places to be.  I love being able to park outside of center field to tail-gate (or visit tail-gates under the Big-A), and wander to our right field seats.  I love the Budweiser patio, and being able to stand and chat with friends during the games.  I feel like the sight-lines are very good at our park; all I need is a scoreboard that reports the vital stats, including pitch-count and velocity.  If the ESPN article keeps fair-weather or curiosity-seekers away, that just means more room for me to kick my feet-out, relax, and watch the great game.

[Jig Stew]

My friend and I bought a bunch of different brand cold beers in a box and a car stereo in the parking lot of dodgers stadium once... I'm pretty certain the stereo was stolen from another car in that same parking lot that same day.

[Punk]

2 hours ago, hangin n wangin said:

Where the fuck is Dodger stadium? That place is a literal shit hole.

Angel stadium has it's issues, no doubt, but I don't get how Angel Stadium is listed below Dodger stadium.

I've seen many of these Top MLB stadium list, and Dodger stadium is always ranked very high. Like Top 5 high.

And to be honest, I agree. It may not be the nicest park, but its an awesome place to watch a game. Too bad you can't hang out in the parking lot, that place would be awesome for tailgating. 

[yk9001]

You guys sound like a bunch of jilted high schoolers.

Dodger Stadium has been a top stadium for like, forever.

[Adam]

Jeter Skus

[ukyah]

i have another take, i don't care.

[Don]

I'd throw KC in there. The ballpark itself is fine, but the food service is really really bad (wasn't the case ten years ago), and if you're driving from KC proper you get a very interesting tour of the east side of KC (think a way sadder Compton).