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Watch Out For That Railing!

April 15, 2007 11:26 PM

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I only have time for a quick update today, and I decided to answer a small piece of my own curiosity. Check out this diagram:

That's the new playing field dimensions (in color) superimposed to scale over the Metrodome dimensions (in grayscale, based on the meticulous diagram by Andrew Clem).

So, just how much less foul territory there will be in the new park? The answer is: a whole lot less! I'm just eyeballing it, but it looks like less than half to me. (I welcome input from anyone who wants to do the math and get an exact number.)

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How much of foul territory will also be filled with tarps or media areas for photographers/cameramen? I hope that there is a large enough space for a Twins logo behind home plate. Thanks for such a great website!

Posted on April 17, 2007 at 01:53 AM by James 1

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Brick work just inside the opening matches the color of the limestone - per Jerry Bell's requirements.

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This view looks up Fifth Street toward downtown and shows how the LRT tracks sort of snuggle up to the ballpark.

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Some people will go to work here every day.

Louver samples on display.

The base of the old Met Stadium flagpole. (The plaque refers to the "Flame of Freedom" and not the origin of the pole.)

Integrating the administration building was really a great idea. Actually, there will be more things inside than just offices, but that will probably be some sweet space.

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Good seats, but no scoreboard or sky.

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The entrance at Gate 3.

Rod Carew will greet you, but he's sorely in need of a home plate for reference. (Killebrew is too.)

A desolate Marquette Ave

New section labels, but some curious choices.

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Ballpark elevation viewed from the promenade (HERC plant) side. (Click to enlarge.)

Work on one of the side panels

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The Puckett atrium fireplace is just barely visible at the far left.

The suite mock-up

The original Candlestick Park

This is from inside the B ramp, where an entrance to the plaza will one day be

Who Owns What (Click for larger version. Source: Ballpark Authority)

Revised outfield configuration (courtesy HOK Sport)

Let's be honest and say that this promenade, which will face the HERC plant, won't be the most exciting part of the streetscape. It has to be provided for circulation reasons, but there won't be much to see unless vendors and other attractions take root here.

Nathan greeting the other pitchers on the all-Metrodome team (October 4, 2009)

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From last week, you can see the piers taking shape. I believe that the front row, visible here as just forms and reinforcing rods, is the front edge of the plaza.

Red is old Yankee Stadium. This diagram comes from FieldOfSchemes.com

He'll always be a fan favorite, but did you know that he's making $18.5 million this year? The Twins' entire outfield today, combined, makes $7.45 million.

Another view of the escalator, which apparently comes preassembled!

Opening day, 2010

Met Stadium seat colors (click for the complete image)

I'm not sure why there's a wreath on Gate 3. (I quickly checked the headlines for any dreaded Killebrew news. Whew.) It looks to be in celebration, maybe of the move.