Erica and I drove past Shea Stadium - what's left of it - the other night. This past Friday morning I decided to drive out there to pay last respects and take some pictures.
Erica said that it looks like one last piece of cake.
Almost as shocking as how little of the old stadium is left, is how much work remains to be done on the new park.
For instance, there is no walkway from the exit of the 7 train to the much-heralded "Jackie Robinson Rotunda", or Citi Field's main entrance. Although a crew of workers were feverishly working on it (not shown). And clearly the parking lot that is supposed to replace Shea will not be completed for months to come (which won't effect me, since I prefer the train).
Despite my considerable mixed feelings about both the new ballpark and my team's dismal performance in the last two pennant races, I went in on a season ticket plan with four friends.
Our seats are in the top deck (equivalent to the mezzanine section at Shea), about 11 rows back from the rail, near first base. I was surprised at how inexpensive the tickets were. I am looking forward to both the new facility and the 2009 edition of the Mets with equal amounts trepidation, giddy optimism, and outright dread.
