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March 19, 2007

A New US Cellular Field

Renovations will allow for a better fan experience

I would like to start with a thanks to Bryan for the obnoxiously large logo.

In an interview with Brooks Boyer, the vice president of marketing for the Sox, he explained all the changes that were made to US Cellular Field in the off season. The key change was angling the seat from the dugouts to the corners, so you are facing the pitching mound instead of staring out into the outfield. The replacement of all the seats was another improvement that was made (with the only exception being the landing spots of Paul Konerko's grand slam and Scott Podsednik's walk-off home run in Game 2 of the 2005 World Series). A final improvement was the complete renovation and remodeling of all suite level boxes. "I'll put our ballpark and its experience up against anyone else's. We really believe we have something for everyone," stated Boyer. Click here from a look at the stadium

As for the team, there as been a slight improvement (6-4 since the 2-9 start). With it being Spring training, this is what fans should look for. As long as the team keeps improving and fine tuning pitching, hitting, and fielding, I have no problem with the .381 winning percentage. On a side note, the highlight of today's loss to Kansas City was an in-the-park home run by Juan Uribe. As long as the Sox keep improving, I'll be happy...


A more respectable size logo

Posted by adamcole at March 19, 2007 10:21 PM