I read that the roof will stay open until Opening Day or something to help the grass grow to the height that they want.

 

 

I meant during games.

Are they going to have it closed when it's not raining?

 

 

For most of the season yes, they estimated about 10 games it'll be open for I think. Figure in early April and late September.

I read that the roof will stay open until Opening Day or something to help the grass grow to the height that they want.

 

 

I meant during games.

 

They'll most likely close it when it's raining or when it's too damn hot. So pretty much, all of Summer.

They want it open as much as possiable, but they will also monitor humidity and threat of rain since they can't close the roof once play has begun.. MLB rule I think to keep playing conditions fair for both teams. If winds are low enough, they will open the left field wall with the roof closed as well.

 

Samson said the ideal plan for Opening Day is to have all the warm-ups and pregame with roof closed, then open the roof for the first pitch cermony with everyone able to watch it open. I would be cool with a military flyover or a US Army Golden Knights Parachute Team landing in the ballpark.

 

Normally they will have to decide if roof will be open or closed approx 3 hours before game since that's how long it will take for the a/c to spool up and clear the humidity out.

We have a couple retractables out here in Phoenix

 

The cardinals stadium is pretty much always sealed up, although the nature of the roof does let in some light ........ it's kind of frustrating how much they keep that thing closed though ...... even when the weather falls within their parameters, i guess given the start time and sun angle it's still tough for those on the eastern side of the stadium

 

The d'backs have the roof open frequently through april, may & october ...... I wonder if the marlins will ever do what the d'backs do on occasion (roof closed, panels open)

 

I've only been in the stadium once when they had to close it up as a storm rolled through and the process was really quick

 

because of start times you could go to a cardinals game in late september and have the roof closed and the next day sit with the roof open for the d'backs

 

however, unlike the d'back, the marlins did a real nice job at the visual aspects of their roof .... at times chase field can feel a bit like an airplane hangar ....... i don't think that would be an issue with miami

Love the LoMoing !

 

I wouldn't be surprised if Billy was being played by LoMo at some time. It would be in his character to do it. Show up at some kids birthday or some team event as Billy....would be hilarious.

I know everyones watching the grass but if you look at the 3rd interior cam you can see the giant spinning marlin sitting behind the celebration.

Are they going to have it closed when it's not raining?

 

 

For most of the season yes, they estimated about 10 games it'll be open for I think. Figure in early April and late September.

 

Admin I am guessing, they will all be before May 1st. September is still summer down here. October is "supposedly" the rainiest month. But we'll see

I hope the weather is nice enough for the place to be wide open on opening night

I hope the weather is nice enough for the place to be wide open on opening night

 

 

It should be, unless a late season cold front decides to invade us from the north, but the way things have been so warm this year, I doubt it. It's going to be so freakin' special.

Are they going to have it closed when it's not raining?

 

 

For most of the season yes, they estimated about 10 games it'll be open for I think. Figure in early April and late September.

 

Admin I am guessing, they will all be before May 1st. September is still summer down here. October is "supposedly" the rainiest month. But we'll see

 

Maybe, I'm just going off their estimation earlier in the process.

Are they going to have it closed when it's not raining?

75 degrees is the cutoff point. Over and it closes. Under and its opened.

 

According to your sources?

It is really amazing to see what can be done in less 970 days. I can't wait to see how this field plays. As a fan and someone who appreciates what it takes to build something like this... to those construction workers... thank you.

Have had the webcam on this afternoon. Hasn't taken a new pic since 3:00 PM . Something wrong??

I know this Rays fan is jealous of you Marlins fans right now.

Have had the webcam on this afternoon. Hasn't taken a new pic since 3:00 PM . Something wrong??

 

 

I see a new one at 5:15

The 4 presets cycle - Preset 1 is 6:00pm and preset 4 is 5:45

its beautiful

Looks beautiful.....amazing.....a dream

In the back of my mind... its still almost hard to believe that this is actually happening. Opening night is going to be downright emotional.

Still gotta see if it could withstand a fastball from JJ...

 

First baseman Gaby Sanchez was unable to break glass -- which is a good thing -- when he threw baseballs a few weeks ago at the team's backstop aquarium. Sanchez was brought out to test the fish tank to make sure it could withstand the impact of a baseball. "He threw a ball as hard as he could against the tank, and it didn't even make a mark, and nothing moved inside the tank because we have an extra layer of glass in front," Samson said. "No ball will hit the tank as fast as Gaby threw it."

 

http://miamiherald.typepad.com/fish_bytes/2012/02/news-and-notes-cespedes-anibal-hanley-and-oviedo.html

Is that the top layer of dirt on the diamond? Or is there another layer to come?

A few notes:

 

--The fish will be added to the aquaria in mid February ("about 2 weeks").

 

--The field will be covered with grass by Monday.

 

--The retractable roof will be kept open until the season stars (so the new sod gets plenty of sun/rain).

You know what, put me down as a homerun feature believer now. That thing looks amazing from the wide shots- the scale in proportion to the size of the ballpark and the colors make it look pretty cool in my eyes.

 

Now the logo I still hate, and nothing will change my mind about that.

You know what, put me down as a homerun feature believer now. That thing looks amazing from the wide shots- the scale in proportion to the size of the ballpark and the colors make it look pretty cool in my eyes.

 

Now the logo I still hate, and nothing will change my mind about that.

 

 

Oh you shall believe in the Almighty 'M' before too long