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Yankees game worthwhile for 3-night itinerary?

Old Feb 6th, 2007, 05:09 AM
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Yankees game worthwhile for 3-night itinerary?

Dad and hubby are moderate baseball fans, and Yankee stadium certainly has a place in history. We are only in NYC for three nights, and one is already filled with a broadway show. We'd have to consider the Yankee game for the first night (after a noon arrival and a possible brief visit to the Met). Would you guys suggest the game or something else more "neighborhoody" for the evening?
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Old Feb 6th, 2007, 05:23 AM
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Well, as a major Yankees fan, I can't think of any better way to spend an evening than at Yankee Stadium. But I was raised on them.
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Old Feb 6th, 2007, 05:27 AM
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Go for it, especially since they will soon start constructing a new Yankee Stadium, so this may be your only chance to experience this history sports facility.
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Old Feb 6th, 2007, 05:29 AM
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If you have the chance to go to a Yankee game, go. I am sure you won't regret it.
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Old Feb 6th, 2007, 07:51 AM
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Individual game tickets are now on sale


http://newyork.yankees.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=nyy
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Old Feb 6th, 2007, 07:55 AM
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I'm surprised no one asked, but would you be going to the Stadium as a Yankee fan, or wearing anothers colors?

Visitors, even BOS fans, are welcome and well treated/respected in NY.
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Old Feb 6th, 2007, 08:52 AM
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You've got to go! The Yankees are the best--yes, I am a huge fan and somewhat biased. The stadium is full of history and will be gone soon, so go while you can. I wish so bad I could get to a game this year so go have fun for me!!
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Old Feb 6th, 2007, 09:10 AM
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Would seats in tier 31 or 32 be acceptable for a Friday night game against the Angels?
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Old Feb 6th, 2007, 09:21 AM
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Tier 31 or 32 is a long way away, but based on current ticket sales is probably the best you are going to do without using a ticket broker. I would chose Tier 31 since this section is on the rightfield side of the stadium. Rightfield curves in and provides a slightly better vantage point than leftfield. I have sat in Tier 31 and 33 many times... you will have fun.
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Definitely go.. For those thickets bring binoculars. (If it were me and the only time I was going to be there I would go for good seats - but then I've been a major Yankee fan since I was 5 years old.)

If you can, get there early and have a look at Monument Park (all the retired numbers and memorials to what is undoubtedly the greatest group of players in all of basebal - from Ruth/Gehrig on down). Also - you'll have a chance to see at least some of the BP.

If you decide to look for better tickets try stubhub.com - we've used them many times and their prices are usually not as bad as some of the other brokers.
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Old Feb 6th, 2007, 10:52 AM
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Yankee Stadium provides tours of the famous ballfield (check the NY Yankees web site for more information). I thought it was great...we got to walk on the field and see the locker room. I loved it! It is only about 60 to 90 minutes so doing that allows you to see the stadium w/o having to tie up 4 hours of a night watching a game....just an idea
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Old Feb 6th, 2007, 11:19 AM
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When we were there in May '04 we took the Yankee Stadium tour.
It was awesome.

I called my Yankee buddy while standing on the "NY" logo behind Home Plate. He hated me until he went last year and actually saw a game....and I got a call. hahaha
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