BamaHater Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Didn't see this posted but here is the Astros ten years at Minute Maid Logo. I like it. Too bad it will not be worn as a sleeve patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Wow...has it been 10 years already? I have been to Minute Maid. Beautiful park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmsuaggie Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Think, in about ten to fifteen more years from now the park will be obsolete and there will be a brand new wave of new stadiums to replace the current batch! Go Aggies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshadow1031 Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 In ten years its gone from Enron Field to Astros Field/"The Field Formerly Known As Enron" for a few months then to Minute Made Park. Just wanted to point that one out if anyone forgot. 2002-2006 ALUMNI 2007-2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njmeadowlanders Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Here's a scary thought: The third oldest NL Park is:Dolphin Stadium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheo25 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 In ten years its gone from Enron Field to Astros Field/"The Field Formerly Known As Enron" for a few months then to Minute Made Park. Just wanted to point that one out if anyone forgot.And it's been Minute Maid Park since June 2002.Back on topic, it's nice to see the Astros know the difference between "10 seasons" and "10th anniversary season" or "10th anniversary." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I visited a friend in Houston in 2004 and he took me to a game. Most of the locals were still calling it Enron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Terrible park. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Zero Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 As for the patch, it's ok. IDK, there's something about it that makes it too busy in my eyes. I think it's the outline of the stadium in the numbers. I'm sure it will look better on a jersey.As for the stadium, it too is just ok. The views are good, but it feels like you're watching a game in an abandoned warehouse, and the train makes no sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Too bad it will not be worn as a sleeve patch.It's a decent logo, but would make a really lousy sleeve patch. Even if it didn't violate MLB rules against uniform ads. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Really? They need to wear a patch for this? @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 It's not a patch. It's just a cheesy marketing logo.And no, not even that is particularly necessary. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 That park sucks.I'm sure it's beautiful and a fun experience.But that park makes a great case for implementing some ballpark standards in the MLB. Lefties shouldn't be able to hit popups for three run home runs, but it happens all the time there.I love unique features to ballparks, but I get tired of the gimmicks that tear at the quality of the game. From the hill, to the flagpole in play, to the short LF, MMP is closer to a theme park than a ballpark. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Prior to Minute Maid, going to see the Astros meant being stuck in a long ass line to get into parking at the Dome, hiking through the empty gravel pit they called a parking lot, and trying not to get stuck in decades work of sticky stuff as you made your way to a seat that seemed miles from the field.Minute Maid was a revelation. You can park for free a few blocks away. Every seat has a great view. And the retractable roof is still a really cool trick. Are there better ball parks? Sure, but this was a huge step up for us. The flag pole may be silly. The homers may come too often for NL teams. The train may seem odd, but, hell, the Dome had a cannon. What does a cannon have to do with oil or space? At least Minute Maid built on top of an old train station and just look at the city seal: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 I think it's peerlessly overloaded with contrived field gimmicks, promotions, and public address obnoxiousness. There are choo-choo trains carrying oranges, cows on foul poles, and a giant Citgo sign "inspired" by a certain other park. The entire left side of the park is an affront, while the entire right side is dark and neglected. The architecture is ugly. Are there worse ballparks? Yes, but they have plastic grass. It's an easy bottom-tenner, though. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasSports Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Minute Maid was pretty great for convenience. I walked out of the stadium and my car was literally right near the exit. It's very easy getting to the consessions as well.People say Ranger's ballpark is great, but to me, it gets too hot and feels more crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCap Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 No Enron logo? And yes, Minute Maid is indeed a mall/theme park posing as a ballpark. PotD 26/2/12 1/7/15 2020 BASS Spin the Wheel, Make the Deal Regular Season Champion 2021 BASS NFL Pick'em Regular Season Champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 People say Ranger's ballpark is great, but to me, it gets too hot and feels more crowded.There's another stinker. It's a neo-retro in the middle of a business park, and it came about via some pretty shady real estate deals. And there's an office building in center field! Come on. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Zero Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Yeah, the Ballpark in Arlington is a real craphole for baseball. I mean, let's take everything about old ballparks and blend them together, and something to exploit the fans with, and you'll roll in the dough. Man, Turnpike Stadium was better than the new ballpark. No gimmicks, no fluf, just pure baseball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonkj Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Wow...has it been 10 years already? I have been to Minute Maid. Beautiful park.It's been nine years, but ten seasons. Happy 9th anniversary, everybody! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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