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kings33

Claimed Blog: Ticket To the Game

BallHype Member since Jan. 10, 2008

tickettothegame.com - 3 days ago
2009 Top 5 MLB Ballparks
— tickettothegame.com — Everyone loves a good list, right? So here’s ours. America’s top 5 ballparks for 2009. These reviews come from our personal experiences, as well as the research we continue to pour into our first book (more on that coming soon). I’ve tried to leave the #5 - Citizen’s ... (more) 2009 Top 5 MLB Ballparks

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tickettothegame.com - 9 days ago
50 year old Cheney Park may get $30M facelift
— tickettothegame.com — Cheney Park, home of the AAA Tacoma Rainiers since 1960, may be in line for a $30 million facelift. The team, the PCL and the city all appear to be working harmoniously towards some major improvements that will update an historic facility, and ensure the future of Tacoma baseball for another ... (more) 50 year old Cheney Park may get $30M facelift

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tickettothegame.com - 12 days ago
Twins garage sale a success / disaster, depending on who you ask
— tickettothegame.com — The Minnesota Twins announced a garage sale to help them clean out the closets of the Metrodome, and get them ready for starting fresh at Target Field in 2010. The promotion of the sale was a rousing success, as thousands of Twins faithful lined up around the dome hours before the sale was ... (more) Twins garage sale a success / disaster, depending on who ...

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tickettothegame.com - 19 days ago
Camden Yards getting a major facelift – What’s next in ballpark renaissance 2.0?
— tickettothegame.com — So, when you’ve already re-invented the ballpark experience, what do you do for an encore? The Sports Business Journal (link via sister publication SportingNews ) reported last week that the Maryland Ballpark Authority has sent out the RFP for the first major overhauls to Camden Yards, ... (more) Camden Yards getting a major facelift – What’s next in ...

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World Series Ballpark Preview
tickettothegame.com - 24 days ago
World Series Ballpark Preview
— tickettothegame.com — OK.. here we go… Seven games that decide seven months and over 2,500 previous contests to determine baseball’s national champion. So, what do you need to know about these ballparks in order to get the most out of the Series. Homers. Lots and Lots of Homers: these are Earl Weaver ... (more) World Series Ballpark Preview

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tickettothegame.com - 10/13/2009
The marketers are running the asylum, and missing the point
— tickettothegame.com — In my day job , I’m an online marketer and online strategy consultant, so I should probably like ideas like this : The New York Mets are partnering with a company called txtstation to bring elements of social media to the ballpark experience. Vote for game MVP’s, post your in-game ... (more) The marketers are running the asylum, and missing the point

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Offseason Rumblings: Richmond gets a new tenant, and perhaps the 6 worst name choices ever
tickettothegame.com - 10/8/2009
Offseason Rumblings: Richmond gets a new tenant, and perhaps the 6 worst name choices ever
— tickettothegame.com — Richmond, VA - The Diamond The Diamond in Richmond, Virginia has a new tenant for 2010, after spending 2009 vacant with the loss of the Braves to Gwinnett, Georgia. The Eastern League has approved the relocation of the Connecticut Defenders to Richmond, a long-speculated rumor that came to ... (more) Offseason Rumblings: Richmond gets a new tenant, and ...

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tickettothegame.com - 10/5/2009
The Metrodome’s Last Hurrah
— tickettothegame.com — If the Twins survive their one game playoff tomorrow, it will almost be anticlimactic for the Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome. Over the next 48 hours, the sports world’s attention will be keenly focused on Minnesota, in a way that even the World Series cannot duplicate. Tonight, as the ... (more) The Metrodome’s Last Hurrah

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tickettothegame.com - 9/21/2009
The Four Questions: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
— tickettothegame.com — Welcome to a new feature for Tickettothegame.com. We’re going to go around the major leagues – one ballpark at a time – and I’m asking what I believe to be the four key questions that determine how to have a great experience at any ballgame. I’m asking for you, the ... (more) The Four Questions: Oriole Park at Camden Yards

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tickettothegame.com - 8/25/2009
Ballpark Review: Gwinnett Stadium – 8/22/09
— tickettothegame.com — After a 4 hour drive, interrupted by the temporary closing of I-85, we made our way to Gwinnett Stadium on Saturday night, to watch the Gwinnett Braves and Charlotte Knights square off in a late season match-up. Per the Gwinnett website, I punched the ballpark address into my GPS, but it ... (more) Ballpark Review: Gwinnett Stadium – 8/22/09

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Save Yankee Stadium Gate 2
tickettothegame.com - 8/19/2009
Save Yankee Stadium Gate 2
— tickettothegame.com — Initial Heritage Park Plan When the new Yankee Stadium was built, there were plans in place about how the grounds of Old Yankee Stadium were to be utilized to create an area known as Heritage Park. this would include retaining the original playing surface, as well as adding additional ... (more) Save Yankee Stadium Gate 2

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tickettothegame.com - 8/18/2009
Amanda from “Baseball Stadium Reviews” chimes in with her ballpark tales
— tickettothegame.com — Hello, ballpark fans! This is Amanda Lippert of www.baseballstadiumreviews.com writing a guest blog entry. Recently, Ticket to the Game posted an entry about women who make stadium road trips, so I was asked to describe my experiences with stadium road trips. Being a Yankee fan, my first ... (more) Amanda from “Baseball Stadium Reviews” chimes in with ...

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A season ticket holder gives us the inside scoop on Nationals Park
tickettothegame.com - 8/13/2009
A season ticket holder gives us the inside scoop on Nationals Park
— tickettothegame.com — Mark W. is a season ticket holder at Nationals Park. He’s got some great seats just above 3rd base that I have yet to take advantage of (living 400 miles away). We’ve gone together to take the behind the scenes ballpark tour, which is definitely worth the price of admission by the ... (more) A season ticket holder gives us the inside scoop on ...

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tickettothegame.com - 8/4/2009
Hey! I came to Coors Field to see the mountain vistas, not a ballgame
— tickettothegame.com — Came across this story , where the city of Denver is passing legislation giving “air rights” to the surrounding neighborhood to the staium authority. At first, I thought his was a pretty lame move.. telling a property owner they couldn’t build something taller than 86 feet ... (more) Hey! I came to Coors Field to see the mountain vistas, ...

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tickettothegame.com - 7/30/2009
Ballpark Preview: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
— tickettothegame.com — There’s lots of great info about the only new MLB stadium for 2010, Target Field: Home of the Minnesota Twins. I’m looking forward to seeing what happens with Target Field…whether outdoor baseball in Minnesota will work in April and November. Here are some highlighted links ... (more) Ballpark Preview: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN

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