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Old 07-04-2007, 02:18 PM   #1
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A Question from Left Field

Or right field Have you ever been to a MLB game? And have you been to more than one stadium for the same team? I am thinking about taking the kids to see a Detroit Tiger game, since they've built Comerica Park with a Ferris Wheel and Carousel and they offer a kids run around the bases promotion. I have been to Comerica as an adult and only went to Tiger Stadium as a kid. So I think the kids will have more fun than I did
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Old 07-04-2007, 02:21 PM   #2
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I have been to Yankee Stadium a few times. I like baseball so much better when you are at the game, I get so bored watching on TV.

Have a great time! It sounds like a nice day out for the kids.
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Old 07-04-2007, 02:26 PM   #3
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When I was in elementary school, I went to Fulton County stadium in Atlanta to watch the Braves play the Cubs. I believe we went twice over the years. They tore that stadium down, if I remeber correctly, and have a huge new one. DH loves baseball so we may take the kids there one day.

A ferris wheel at the stadium? Sounds like fun!!
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We've been to the Yankees, Mets, Red Sox and Phillies stadiums. We also have been to Spring Training and gone to games at the Yankees, Mets, Tigers, Braves, Indians, Astros, and Phillies Stadiums.
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Our Father's Day tradition is to catch the game at Citizens Bank Park (Phillies)...I once suprised hubby with a romantic weekend down in Baltimore at the Inner Harbor. Because I'm such a great wife, I also purchased tickets for the Orioles/Phillies at Camden Yard.
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I've been to Wrigley Field to watch the Cubs many times. When I was little, my mom would take me and my brothers to the games frequently (of course I wasn't that interested in the game then). When I was older, my brother and I made a road trip to watch them in Cincinnati at their old stadium. I remember it was when Marge Shot was still around and her dog ran on the field and did his business (ewwww). We also saw the Cubs up in Milwaukee at their old stadium and the new one. However, I've lost interest in baseball and never watch it anymore.

Have fun at the game! Sounds like the kids will have a blast!

I have a funny side note on running bases. My parents went to a wedding reception at Wrigley Field many years ago. I believe the groom worked for the Cubs organization. They got to tour the dugout and while there, my mom and another gentleman ran out on the field and ran the bases. So, my 60ish year old mom scored a run at Wrigley. BTW-Security did yell at them after and told them they weren't allowed to do that.
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Yes. Life long Mets fan who has visited many other ballparks. Favorite parks: Camden Yards and Fenway
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Umm....I've been to a few Red Sox games.....okay, A LOT. I've seen all but one of them at Fenway Park. I saw them play in Camden Yards (Baltimore Orioles) once and would like to take DS there sometime. There is so much to do around there at night by the wharf. I'm thinking about taking a trip to The Greatest American Ballpark in Cincinnati next summer to see the Reds play!

I highly reccommend having the kids run the bases. DS has been able to run the bases at Fenway Park 3 times and it is one of his fondest memories!
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I've been to Oriole Stadium in Baltimore a couple of times....We have a AA stadium in Jacksonville and I worked at the AAA Stadium in ABQ when the team was the Dukes (before they left and the Isotopes came to town).
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I've been to a lot of Indians games both at Jacob's field and the old Municiple stadium that they played at before the new one was built. I even got to be at one of the world Series games back in 1995. DD and I are going to a game in Sept. We go to more minor league games, now. The Indian's A farm team plays in my home town.
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I went to several Pittsburgh Pirates games back when they played at 3 River's Stadium...however, since the movie to Heinz field, I haven't had the time to go.
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I have taken my DS to Yankee Stadium many times. It is a lot of fun to be at the ball park.
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Yep. I have seen the San Diego Padres play several times in San Diego, and I have been to Bank One Ballpark a few times to see the Diamondbacks play. That is such a cool stadium!
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