Via mlb.com -
Yankee Stadium won’t be the site of Game 3 of the American League Championship Series on Monday. But that doesn’t mean it will be empty.
The Yankees announced on Sunday that they will open the Stadium Field Level and Great Hall to the public to watch the Yankees face the Angels in Anaheim as New York tries to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the ALCS.
“We wanted to provide a place for our fans to come together to cheer for our team, even if the game itself is taking place across the country,” Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner said in a news release. “This is a way of saying ‘Thank you’ for their continued support.”
Turnstiles between Gates 4 and 6 will open at 3:30 p.m. ET for the 4:13 p.m. game — broadcast on FOX — and fans can watch it in the Great Hall or in the open sections of the Field Level. Food and concession stands, as well as NYY Steak and Hard Rock Café, will be open and available to fans.
The decision to open the stadium was made after consultation with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.
“I thank the New York Yankees for opening their amazing new stadium to the community, and I hope that people from all over the city will come out to cheer for the Yankees and share in what’s sure to be a great night right here in the Bronx,” Diaz Jr. said in the release.
…hmmm…
Whatever happened to “Any rebroadcast, retransmission, or account of this game, without the express written consent of Major League Baseball, is prohibited…”?
I suppose that MLB and FOX is giving the Yankees the rights to broadcast the game at the Stadium…which is cool. Although, given the start time for this game, and the fact that it’s a Monday, and it’s short notice on the Stadium being open, expect the joint to be filled with Lee Elia’s favorite 15% of the population. Could make for an interesting Stadium experience…
6 Responses to “Hal Stein To Yankeeland: Huddled Masses Yearning To See ALCS Game 3 Welcome At Stadium & Its Concession Stands”
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October 18th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Man, I wish I could go, but I have to work. Bummer.
October 18th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Ohhh…….can I ask an important question?
Does Field Level include the hallowed Legends seats? Or are those only for the elite, even in a situation where they’re not being sold.
I’m betting the answer is: no.
October 18th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
No one goes past the moat…I would bet…just like the one time they told people it was OK to move down, after a rain-delay…but not past the moat.
October 18th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Well, to be sure, since the game will be on the big screen and not the field, the only advantage of the Legends seats is the comfort factor, you might get a better view from around halfway between 1st and home, or 1st and 3rd, or even in the upper deck, for that matter.
October 18th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
Of course, no mention if admission is free or not. If they do charge admission, they’re fools.
October 18th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
I just may check it out, for the hell of it