pcgd Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 They are installing grass at new Busch!Also, something cool that they are having on the backstop. Instead of the brick that alot of the new stadiums have, they are putting 3-D renderings of the past logos back there. So if a passed ball hits one of those, could cause some unique bounces. I think there are 9 of them total I read somewhere. Here's a few pictures: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korkie Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 That stadium looks gorgeous. I love the view of the arch. Well done, St. Louis. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed."Dr. Kelso: My son is a big baseball fan. Not so much playing it, but more the designing and sewing of uniforms.Tyler: That's neat.Dr. Kelso: No, it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Wow, I look forward to visiting that Ballpark. Beautiful. @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I can't wait for April 27. It's my tenth wedding anniversary and my wife and I are celebrating by taking in the Cards-Nats contest. Our first date was a Cards game (2-1 over the Giants in June, 1994), so we agreed to get tickets for that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audiodrama Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 This is sure to become one of Major League Baseball's finest venues. Simply beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatCityEnforcer Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Just more proof that when the Cards do things, it's first class....Gonna have to make a trip back out there for a game eventually. As "cookie cutter"ish as Busch II was, it still had a LOT of charm....Busch III is just off the charts though. FANTASY TEAMSHousatonic U. Dragons (NCFA Basketball): 16-6 (8-4 Conf.)--National Runner-UpJersey State U. (NCFA Football): Inaugural Year - 2006Motor City Silverhawks (WArFL): 9-4 (3rd--National Conf.)Lehigh Valley Ironmen (WAmFL): Inaugural Season--2006New England Marauders RFC (RLI): 6-0-7 (6th place)Detroit Spirit (AA): 3-6 (T-4th--Patriot League)Brooklyn Atlantics (IBF): 10-5 (1st--Appalachian Conf.)Boston Mariners RFU (WRU): Coming Soon!New York Americans (SHL): Inaugural Season - 2006-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 www.kmov.com has great pictures up. They went on a tour the other day all around the stadium, plus everyday they take overhead shots. You might have to register though. Its kinda weird, sometimes you do, sometimes you don't.www.kmov.com/stadiumcam is a live camera of the stadium as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VitaminD Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Ignorant Question from someone who's never been to St. Louis (although my dad lived there for 3-4 years): were the scoreboard not positioned where it is in right-center field, how much more of the Arch would be visible from the perspective of the photographer in these pictures? And what is the green (oxidized copper?) domed building just beyond the left field bleachers?Busch III looks great, and what the Cardinals did in building Ballpark Village is visionary. I will be making a trip at some point in the near future (Busch II was one I regret not getting to, with Old Comiskey and the Astrodome.). I'm still waiting for the Phillies to figure this out, and build some brownstone condos beyond the outfield wall at CBP, put some bars, restaurants and stores at street level, place parking garages strategically in the area, and make it a sort of Wrigleyville Between The Interstates (on a clear day, you could see from I-76 clear out to I-95... ). "Start spreading the news... They're leavin' today... Won't get to be a part of it... In old New York..."In order for the Mets' run of 12 losses in 17 games to mean something, the Phillies still had to win 13 of 17. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shmee Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Ignorant Question from someone who's never been to St. Louis (although my dad lived there for 3-4 years): were the scoreboard not positioned where it is in right-center field, how much more of the Arch would be visible from the perspective of the photographer in these pictures? You, I was thinking the same thing. The arch looks great looking into the outfield, but why not maximize the view of the city's most famous landmark and put the scoreboard in left center instead of right center?Even so... looks like it's going to be an awesome stadium. Excuse to go visit my sister in St. Louis and go see baseball! The world's foremost practitioners of professional tag-team wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 The Green domed building is the Old Courthouse. Today its used for wedding pictures and that's about it. I don't think once everything is finished (ballpark village) that it will be visable from the stadium. Seeing it now, I kinda wish it would be though.As for the Arch, its more visible from the seats. I'm not sure why the scoreboard was placed right there, but as you can see below, its a pretty big part of the skyline from the seats. It's blocked by other buildings anyway, so moving the scoreboard wouldn't help. The scoreboard is also in that area because you will be able to watch the games from the street, a'la AT&T Park in San Fran.And here's some renderings I just found of the Ballpark village:http://www.kmov.com/perl/common/slideshow/...on=www.kmov.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiddySicks Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 That is by far the most beautiful stadium ive ever seen. This just may replace Pac Bell Park (or whatever the hell it is) on my top spot for stadiums. On 11/19/2012 at 7:23 PM, oldschoolvikings said: She’s still half convinced “Chris Creamer” is a porn site.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I swear, it's like there's nothing that stupid organization can ever do wrong. They're opening a great new park while the Cubs are ruining a perfectly good old one. They just do everything right, across the board. I hope they finish sixth. Argh. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Looks great! I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Looking good www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZapRowsdower8 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 This was the one thing my Buccos had on the Cards. Now that might not be true anymore. I'll have to take a trip out to St. Louis just to make sure though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheeseHusker Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Stunning, absolutely stunning. Very happy that that's my team out there calling it home.Maybe it'll bring some better postseason results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockchalk Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I like the fact that their going into the past for the scoreboard design. All that's missing is the eagle, but I'm not so sure they could use one that big with today's PC environment. I've decided to give up hope for all sports teams I follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyboy1 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 I made the trip down to Busch Stadium last year for it's final season, but I'm now getting pretty excited to see the new one.The Cardinals are a first class organization and seem to be doing everything right with the new one.I'll have to give it a couple of years for the initial demand to tickets to calm down and give my son a chance get a little older so he can appreciate a road trip with Dad and experience an outdoor ballgame since the chances of getting a new stadium here seem about nil.JeffB Click here to read Third String Goalie - The Hockey Jersey of the Day Blog Click here to see my hockey and baseball jersey collection online ?You don?t like to see 20 kids punching 20 other kids. But it?s not a disgrace, It?s hockey.? - Michael Farber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yh Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 All that's missing is the eagle, but I'm not so sure they could use one that big with today's PC environment. Actually, they still do use it -- it's just on top of a billboard facing westbound Highway 40 (I-64) just west of downtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted March 17, 2006 Share Posted March 17, 2006 Once again The Cardinals show us why they are the best organization in baseball. All roads lead to Dollar General. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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