What's With That Stupid Hill?

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 What's With That Stupid Hill?
Hill's are for sledding. Not baseball games. A brief history of the stupid hill in Houston. [link]

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  • Tbone42 Tbone42
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    You had me at "stupid hill"
    Posted 7/6/2007 [reply] [flag]
  • Greg Tellis Greg Tellis
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    Posted 7/8/2007 [reply] [flag]
  • yanksup yanksup
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    I like the hill. It makes a bland ballpark somewhat interesting. And last night the Beltran made a great catch that was great for a baseball fan to see on the hill. Just  my opinion. I can see why you dislike it.
    Posted 7/8/2007 [reply] [flag]

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He Missed The Call!:
Published 7/5/2007 by Rick at Deadspin
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Published 7/5/2007 by Doberman on the Diamond at Doberman On The Diamond
... - Couldn't agree with this more. Centerfield in Minute Maid Park is an absurd place to put a hill. (The 700 Level) ...

Blurbs and Links: Part Esnaest
Published 7/6/2007 by dswinder at Untitled[.]
... Hmmm...How can we piss center fielders off? How 'bout we put a hill at the wall?...(The 700 Level) ...

Getting Drunk On Athletes, Remembering Larry Doby And Kei Igawa's Losing It
Published 7/6/2007 by The Feed at The Feed
... Everything you (n)ever needed to know about that odd hill in centerfield at Minute Maid Park. (The 700 Level) ...

Blog Roundup for 7-6-07
Published 7/6/2007 by tips@sportable.com at Sportable, Where Sports are a Lifestyle
... What’s With That Stupid Hill? [700 Level]: A Philadelphia-themed sports blog does not approve of Minute Maid Park’s center field dimensions. I get the fact that Minute Maid Park is trying to incorporate some elements from older parks. But I agree, that thing is just stupid. ...

Happenings and Mishappenings: Bonds a Cheat? No WAY!
Published 7/7/2007 by Ryan Dragoon at Nyjer Please
... Why is there a Stupid Hill in Houston?- The 700 Level ...

Top 20 Sports Blog Stories of The Year
Published 11/10/2007 by airraid81 at Juiced Sports Blog*: Writing Enhanced by Flaxseed Oil
... Well thought-out piece on why SI needs Leitch to compete with ESPN. 20. The 700 Level: A Brief History of That Hill in Astros Park The 700 Level tells you what the heck that stupid hill in center field of the Astros ballpark is there for. Make this list? Add one of these badges: 140 pixels: 175 pixels: 200 pixels: Make the ...

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