Costs for park at old Yanks home jump 48%

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The cost of replacing the parkland being destroyed to build the new Yankee Stadium has ballooned to $190 million - 48% more than the city had anticipated, city officials said Wednesday. [link]

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Shocking news! Joba to start season in 'pen
Published 3/20/2008 by Dave & Aziz Nekoukar at NJ.com: Pride of the Yankees
... Igawa allowed three baserunners and the quintet of pitchers allowed a total of eight baserunners, which means they were a little lucky). Traber is likely in after his continued consistently solid performance. As the bullpen situation gets clearer, all eyes are moving toward the starting pitching, which has struggled. To that end, it's Ian Kennedy today on the road against the Jays. In other news... More sarcastically shocking news: oops, costs related to the new Yankee Stadium are more than the City and team anticipated . The Red Sox were under the impression that their trip ...

This Land is Your Land, This Land is Expensive
Published 3/20/2008 by Mantlemurcer at My Pinstripes
... at the time we made those estimates," said Deputy Commissioner Liam Kavanagh. In one waterfront spot, for instance, park officials unearthed an underground oil tank that had to be drained and removed, Benepe said. Translation - the city didn't do a thorough job. But if you think those costs are high, wait until you see the price for tickets at the new stadium. Those $12 bleacher seats? $24. Better start saving now. Source : NY Daily News

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