I hate the Yankees - Notre Dame Football Discussion

**SouthernIrish** · 07-15-2008, 11:45 PM

but I still can't believe they are tearing down Yankee Stadium. That place is Sports Sacred.

**NDboy15** · 07-15-2008, 11:54 PM

I know. I lived in NYC when I was younger and I still root for the Yanks, but I'm mad they are taking Yankee stadium down. As a Cubs fan, taking Wrigley down would be...unthinkable.

**IrishinTN** · 07-16-2008, 12:24 AM

I'm surprised their fans didn't tear it down after 2004.

**Ultimate Penn St. Hater** · 07-16-2008, 12:37 AM

I hate the Yankees too (but not as much as I hate Penn St.)

**KAPLAN** · 07-16-2008, 10:11 AM

Place was old and not up to date. The NY fans want a modern stadium and not a graveyard. It has more memories than any other stadium but does not have the character of Wrigley and Fenway. It is sad to see it go but the house that A-Rod built will be alot nicer.

**Subway Alum - MA** · 07-16-2008, 10:33 AM

The fans were not a factor in the decision to build a new stadium. The OWNERSHIP wants more luxury boxes which they can sell out. The team keeps all of the money from selling these to corporations who make a long-term commitment (usually abut 10 years). This will bring in even more money, along with the YES network, to increase the financial gap between them and all of the other teams in major league baseball even more. So the management can continue to sign more free agents (and, of course, stick some of it in their pockets). Cashman gets it. He's learned that the best way to go is to develop a farm system, keep your best prospects and allow them to work their way to the majors. However, management doesn't always want to wait for this process to play out, so they sign veteran (preferably with star power) free agents. What's money, if they don't pan out, they can afford to eat the money.

**SouthernIrish** · 07-16-2008, 12:23 PM

Renovate. "The Ted" in Atlanta is gorgeous on a shallow level but it will be decades before it has any real personality. They should just fix it up.

I just don't know how you could tear something down called "The House that Ruth Built".

My father is a retired minor league coach. Baseball players/fans are very superstitious. If I were a Yankee fan, this would make me feel very leery:-)

07-15-2008, 11:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
SouthernIrish IE's original sweetheart Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle of the SEC:-( Posts: 1,153 Cash: 834.62 Bank: 65,889.30 Total Bankroll: 66,723.92 Donate	I hate the Yankees but I still can't believe they are tearing down Yankee Stadium. That place is Sports Sacred. __________________ "So suck it up and tough it out and be the best you can" John Mellencamp

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IrishinTN Everything in moderation Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mt. Juliet, TN Posts: 288 Cash: 11,072.59 Bank: 47,801.06 Total Bankroll: 58,873.66 Donate	I'm surprised their fans didn't tear it down after 2004. __________________ "A fool believes they are only ignorant" - Ben Franklin

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SouthernIrish IE's original sweetheart Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: In the middle of the SEC:-( Posts: 1,153 Cash: 834.62 Bank: 65,889.30 Total Bankroll: 66,723.92 Donate	Renovate. "The Ted" in Atlanta is gorgeous on a shallow level but it will be decades before it has any real personality. They should just fix it up. I just don't know how you could tear something down called "The House that Ruth Built". My father is a retired minor league coach. Baseball players/fans are very superstitious. If I were a Yankee fan, this would make me feel very leery:-) __________________ "So suck it up and tough it out and be the best you can" John Mellencamp

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07-15-2008, 11:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
NDboy15 Freshman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 647 Cash: 125.75 Bank: 24,562.94 Total Bankroll: 24,688.69 Donate	I know. I lived in NYC when I was younger and I still root for the Yanks, but I'm mad they are taking Yankee stadium down. As a Cubs fan, taking Wrigley down would be...unthinkable.

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Ultimate Penn St. Hater Go Irish! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PA Posts: 2,268 Cash: 5,385.66 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 5,385.66 Donate	I hate the Yankees too (but not as much as I hate Penn St.)

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KAPLAN Still A V-Billionaire Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 812 Cash: 1,881.90 Bank: 187,689.57 Total Bankroll: 189,571.47 Donate	Place was old and not up to date. The NY fans want a modern stadium and not a graveyard. It has more memories than any other stadium but does not have the character of Wrigley and Fenway. It is sad to see it go but the house that A-Rod built will be alot nicer.

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Subway Alum - MA Walk-On Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 133 Cash: 1,321.33 Bank: 0.00 Total Bankroll: 1,321.33 Donate	The fans were not a factor in the decision to build a new stadium. The OWNERSHIP wants more luxury boxes which they can sell out. The team keeps all of the money from selling these to corporations who make a long-term commitment (usually abut 10 years). This will bring in even more money, along with the YES network, to increase the financial gap between them and all of the other teams in major league baseball even more. So the management can continue to sign more free agents (and, of course, stick some of it in their pockets). Cashman gets it. He's learned that the best way to go is to develop a farm system, keep your best prospects and allow them to work their way to the majors. However, management doesn't always want to wait for this process to play out, so they sign veteran (preferably with star power) free agents. What's money, if they don't pan out, they can afford to eat the money.

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