since when do all roofed stadiums have to be homer happy?

 

am i the only one who remembers the "plane hanger" aka AstroDome?

 

 

 

the ball will travel because of the low humidity. it also depends on the dimensions the astrodome was huge. i don't think the marlins will build such a big stadium even though i would prefer it.

this organization is built on pitching and defense so i highly doubt the organization would build a TenRun field like stadium.

 

domed open air retract-o roof no matter what it will be spaciouse.

Believe it or not...I was sitting front row behind the Marlins dugout for WS Game 5...It was AMAZING...and the best part...we sat there for FREE!!!!!!

i love when the jets fly over. ive seen it at dolphin games and game 1 against the Giants this year in the playoffs. its an amazing feeling.

Look at it this way. How many people say to themselves, Id like to go to a baseball game this afternoon. Then when they leave work they see dark clouds or something close to dark clouds and decide it isnt worth driving all the way out there.

 

With a roof, people come no matter what the POSSIBLE or actual weather conditions.

That is very true...the feeling when a jet flies by is one of a kind...

the stadium the marlins will build because of their tight budget will be a cross between Minute Maid and (not the 315 left field wall) and seattles dimensions

Look at it this way. How many people say to themselves, Id like to go to a baseball game this afternoon. Then when they leave work they see dark clouds or something close to dark clouds and decide it isnt worth driving all the way out there.

 

With a roof, people come no matter what the POSSIBLE or actual weather conditions.

I give you that...People become afraid when they see dark clouds...

the dimensions have nothing to do with budget.

I dont think that the size matters, either...is just that people do not want to put up the $$$

you gotta remember the on list of worst stadiums most are domes; Tropicana,Metro Dome, Olympic Stadium. You can also say to this argument Two of the three are Astro Turf and football and olympic stadiums.

I really do not like Stadiums with Roof's...I love the being in the open air...Its more authentic...right????

I really do not like Stadiums with Roof's...I love the being in the open air...Its more authentic...right????

 

 

i agree, but that's the only thing that will bring more fans that are concerned about the weather.

The thing is that we are really short in funds...and I do not think is that necessary to have a roof...man....I just want a stadium...I dont want the Marlins to become the "Oregon Beavers"

i like Miller park except without all that olive green. But i hope they do it like the stadium that was supposed to be built downtown.

why don't we get a stadium and when it starts to rain have on the retractable roof come on?

we should always have it open.

Even if it was really hot.

Domed stadium?????????????? this is baseball, not hockey or basketball. I'm sorry, but the Devil Rays play in one of the ugliest buildings in Florida, and that is saying alot. How can you compare Wrigley and Fenway with Topican Field. My faith that this stadium deal will go through is at an all time high right now with the good news from Tallahasse and I can only dream of the day I will be able to go see the Marlins in a real baseball park (that means no dome).

let's just build the damn stadium....roof or not. I agree with others on the board that we should just build the park and maybe build the roof in the future. If I have to choose between the Marlins staying in Florida and a damn roof, I choose the Fish!!

i like Miller park except without all that olive green. But i hope they do it like the stadium that was supposed to be built downtown.

boy that would be a dream come true

I just like the authenticity of an open air stadium...I dont like the roof idea...Retractable if we had the money....but I dont really care...I just want a stadium

I like the feel of an open-air stadium too. Just doesn't feel like baseball in a dome. But I'm in the minority, so if they're going to build it, build it with a retractable roof & do it right. A retractable roof is going to bring in the most fans.

iwas in rf during gam http://smilies.jeeptalk.org e 5 and i got mad chills :thumbup

to me the roof gives the "fair weather" fans no reason at all to not show up and that gives the FO the advantage knowing as long as they keep prices reasonable and the team competitive we will have a solid amount of people at every home game.

 

the excuse i have heard the most was the THREAT of rain with a roof there will not be a threat anymore...

Uhhh "Fair Weather" Fan refers to a Bandwagon Fan, it really has nothing to do with the Weather. Anyhow I am sure you were using it as a PUN, but justin case you didn't know, there it is. Ok on another note....

 

 

I will be going to Miller Park for the Marlins vs the Brewers in Aug 13-15. I will let you guys know what I think abiout Miller Park first hand. I will of course be sporting my BRAND new Official Marlins Batting Practice Jersey and Representing the Fish in Milwakee.. =)

the reason why i think a retractable roof stadium is not because of rainouts. the marlins actually havent had a lot of them.

 

the reason why its necessary is because we are not in a centralized metropolitan area. the marlins home game attendance base is spread over an extremely large area. central PBCounty is almost 60 miles away.

 

now south florida weather is extremely unpredictable and inconsistent. it can be pouring in margate but sunny in coral springs for example.

 

people that have to travel the far distances to catch a game may not want to take the risk that there may not be a game if the weather is iffy, especially where they live.

 

a retractable roof stadium will improve attendance because people will know that there will ALWAYS be a game at the scheduled time of first pitch

to me the roof gives the "fair weather" fans no reason at all to not show up and that gives the FO the advantage knowing as long as they keep prices reasonable and the team competitive we will have a solid amount of people at every home game.

 

the excuse i have heard the most was the THREAT of rain with a roof there will not be a threat anymore...

Uhhh "Fair Weather" Fan refers to a Bandwagon Fan, it really has nothing to do with the Weather. Anyhow I am sure you were using it as a PUN, but justin case you didn't know, there it is. Ok on another note....

actually i am way too dumb to ever think of something that clever...

roof = people

no roof + bad weather = no people

 

 

its simple math