Yankee Stadium Poll

seanramblings posted 6/25/2008 from seanramblings.blogspot.com [flag]

2008 marks the final season that the New York Yankees play at Yankee Stadium. I think there is an expectation from passionate baseball fans that people should attend a game at Yankee Stadium before it closes. However, with limited time available to attend a weekend game over the next few months and the high cost of tickets, I am questioning whether or not I should try to go. [link]

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