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Friday, February 22nd, 2008Mets COO Jeff Wilpon appeared on WFAN’s Boomer and Carton show this morning, and was asked about the status of the home run apple.
“The apple, as it sits right now, is in not great repair. So we’re probably going to send it out somewhere to get repaired,” Wilpon said. “We’re going to see how much of […]
Citi Field Update 2/19/08
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008A new batch of Citi Field pictures, taken today, can be found on Webshots and the Refugees forum. Also check out StadiumPage.com, where you can find an incredible batch of interior pictures, including shots from inside the rotunda and pictures taken from the upper and lower concourses.
Work continues at a rapid pace on the Jackie […]
Citi Field Update 2/3/08
Sunday, February 3rd, 2008A new batch of Citi Field pictures, taken yesterday, can be found on the Refugees forum and Webshots. Here is the latest on the construction:
Work continues on the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, where the arched brick facade is currently be installed inside and outside. Installation of steel decking for the club and promenade levels above the rotunda, […]
Citi Field Update 1/19/08
Saturday, January 19th, 2008Here is the latest Citi Field update. As always, pictures can be found on the Refugees forum and Webshots.
Much work has been done the past two weeks on the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, which is now fully enclosed by steel. Beams and steel decking are being installed to support the promenade level above the rotunda, and […]
Citi Field Name in Danger; Yankee Stadium Etched in Stone
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008In a country with sports venues with names like Jobing.com Arena and Monster Park, and with telecommunication and financial company mergers causing venues to change names seemingly every year, New Yorkers lucked out when it was announced that Citigroup was paying $20 million a year over 20 years for naming rights to the Mets new […]
No Top Hat for the Home Run Apple at Citi
Monday, January 7th, 2008There will be a Home Run Apple at Citi Field, but unlike the one at Shea, it won’t reside in a top hat.
It has been known since the Citi Field plans were released that the new park would have an apple in the batters eye area, but the Mets have been vague about their plans, […]
Citi Field Update 1/5/08
Saturday, January 5th, 2008Here is the first of many Citi Field updates for 2008. The latest pictures can be found on the Refugees forum and Webshots.
In the Jackie Robinson rotunda, both staircases are now completely installed, and enclosure work continues, with more steel beams waiting to be installed.
Not far from the rotunda, near the former subway ramp, piles have been […]
Citi Field Update 12/22/07
Saturday, December 22nd, 2007Here is the latest Citi Field update. As always, my pictures can be found on the Refugees forum as well as on Webshots.
Work has been progressing at a rapid pace on the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, where the two staircases leading up to the concourse level have been installed. The enclosure work continues, as about half […]
On the Forum: Citi Field Pictures
Saturday, December 15th, 2007Ralf, a poster on the Refugees forum, took some great pictures of Citi Field today. You can see them here.
Citi Field Update 12/8/07
Saturday, December 8th, 2007My latest batch of Citi Field pictures, taken today, can be found on the Refugees forum and Webshots.
When fans visit Shea Stadium during its final season, they will notice something missing: the subway entrance platform (officially known as the passerelle extention), best recognized as the place where fans stood to get a peak of World Series action […]