What little remains of Big Shea. More pics here.

What little remains of Big Shea.

More pics here.

9 months ago kingcritical 8 comments 0 recs |

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It seems pretty ominous to me that we’ve yet to play an inning at our new field, and its name is already in jeopardy.

"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton

by Prince on Feb 9, 2009 4:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

By the way

There’s no way they’ll be able to clear all that in time for Opening Day, is there?

"One of the nice things about baseball is that there are no rules you can't break." - Jim Bouton

by Prince on Feb 9, 2009 4:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I see no reason why not.

It’s been crumbling pretty fast over the last few weeks. Considering the late home opener this year, I think Shea is going to be leveled before the Mets return to Flushing.

by anonymous on Feb 9, 2009 6:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Whether or not it's leveled

My guess is that the area will still be fenced around and you’ll have to hike around it to get to the new field from the subway.

by JoshNY on Feb 9, 2009 6:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Hey - nice pictures

Do you fly in a helicopter all the time for work, or is it your personal vehicle?

"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."

by IanB in MD on Feb 9, 2009 4:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I consider it my vehicle.

I do have a pilot for it, though. I keep it parked it on the roof of my building—that way, it’s right there for me whenever I need it.

The shareholders of my company want to take it away from me, given the tough economic climate, but I won’t let them.

We've got ourselves a ball club, the Mets of New York town!

by kingcritical on Feb 9, 2009 5:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Fight on, brother!

"The people of Houston are spending money like oil's selling at $40 a barrel."

by IanB in MD on Feb 10, 2009 8:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs

WoW

It’s bittersweet for sure. I’ve never been very fond of Shea like the elder statesman of my family, but seeing it like that brings up unexpected emotions.

I love the new stadium design though, and am glad the Mets finally have a “Place of our own”

WELCOME TO LOUD CITY!

by Mr Pappagiorgio on Feb 9, 2009 10:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs