Marlins' ballpark vote passes Retractable-roof stadium slated for 2012 opening

I like the sound of the Miami Marlins. Is there a drawing of this new stadium?

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by Giant among Angels on Mar 23, 2009 9:28 PM PDT reply actions

There are a whole bunch of renderings all over the internet, but they’re pretty old. I’d really like to see what they have planned for this new stadium

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by Useful_Idiot on Mar 23, 2009 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions

They still won’t draw….

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by haverecords on Mar 23, 2009 10:20 PM PDT reply actions

If you build it ,they will come

by wilriv21 on Mar 24, 2009 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions

All 10 Marlins fans are pleased with this news.

by rightcenterfielder on Mar 24, 2009 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions

this stadium is way out in Ft Lauderdale the new one is going to be based in Little Havana Miami

by wilriv21 on Mar 24, 2009 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions

I think they should move to the actual Havana. They could fine all the fans for attending games

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by Useful_Idiot on Mar 24, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions

So you’re saying they should sign Tomko?

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by groug on Mar 24, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions

can i haz contraction instead plz?

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by ChrisHero on Mar 23, 2009 11:33 PM PDT reply actions

thiz

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by S.F. Giangst on Mar 24, 2009 2:16 AM PDT up reply actions

Looking at those pics makes me love our park even more. The Marlins park reminds me of Skydome, which was really the shit when it opened, but is looking very uninspired and tired these days. I agree that there will be a temporary boost in attendance but in 10 years or less they will be complaining about the lack of attendance.

by out machine on Mar 24, 2009 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions

Agree

The renderings make it look like a giant Tupperware Bowl.

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by Kitspool on Mar 24, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions

At least the players will stay fresh.

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by Natto on Mar 24, 2009 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions

Gotta make sure to burp it first.

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by SoFa King Mike on Mar 24, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Microwaveable stadiums… I LOVE America!

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by S.F. Giangst on Mar 25, 2009 6:05 AM PDT up reply actions

Nothing beats 24 Willie Mays Plaza

but those renderings look pretty cool. I’m just wondering where they think they’re going to find 37,000 fans to fill those seats

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by Useful_Idiot on Mar 24, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Cuba

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by S.F. Giangst on Mar 25, 2009 6:12 AM PDT up reply actions

Why is it impossible to design a good looking ballpark these days? This one is nothing special, the new Twins park is a bore, so was the design for the Fremont stadium. The only decent design I’ve seen in the past few years is the Rays park, which is never gonna happen. Oh well, I guess it will be nice to have the most beautiful park in baseball for years to come.

by Norm Median on Mar 24, 2009 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions

The new Twins ballpark is a major disappointment. Citi Field, where the Mets will play, is also pretty dull. Large and hi-tech, but dull

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by Useful_Idiot on Mar 24, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions

yawn

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by Giant among Angels on Mar 24, 2009 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions

That’s kinda fugly.

And with the roof open, it looks like it’s gonna tip over from the imbalance.

Art Vandalay would have done a much better design.

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by can of corn on Mar 24, 2009 11:42 AM PDT reply actions

Well...

At least it breaks the trend of new ballparks trying to look classic.

Unless Sorta-Jetsons-ish what-the-future-was-like in the 1950’s is now classic.

At least we won’t be in danger of AT&T Park being overtaken as one of the greatest ballparks in history. And at least it’s not the supposed Devil Rays ballpark plan.

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by BruteSentiment on Mar 25, 2009 1:33 AM PDT reply actions