Ez Street Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Two years and hundereds of million dollar later, the "K" is ready to go.Here is a galley of the "Open House"http://www.kansascity.com/938/gallery/1125716.htmlA PDF of all the changes:http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2009/04...ffiliate.81.pdf @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I get that they like the crown thing (so do I), but the lack of a true rectangular HD score board just seems to be a glaring oversight if they're already spending so much on a renovation. "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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 I get that they like the crown thing (so do I), but the lack of a true rectangular HD score board just seems to be a glaring oversight if they're already spending so much on a renovation.No, it's quite neat. They have the bottomo portion as the score and the top as video, it all works well.It's WAY more impressive to see in person.I went to the open house yesterday, but the 30 degree temps combined with sleet/rain and taking along three kids didn't allow for a long expierence there. I didn't get too many pics, but I'll try to post some later.It's an improvement for sure and I loved the old stadium. @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I get that they like the crown thing (so do I), but the lack of a true rectangular HD score board just seems to be a glaring oversight if they're already spending so much on a renovation.No, it's quite neat. They have the bottomo portion as the score and the top as video, it all works well.It's WAY more impressive to see in person.I went to the open house yesterday, but the 30 degree temps combined with sleet/rain and taking along three kids didn't allow for a long expierence there. I didn't get too many pics, but I'll try to post some later.It's an improvement for sure and I loved the old stadium.I get that, and I'm not knocking it, but I'd think that rectangular boards are a lot better for replays and video tributes, etc. From your photo, it looks like it has a great picture, but I just think that video isn't designed for a squareish screen. "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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Yeah I see what you are saying.Overall, I'd say they did everything right.They widend the concorses, added restrooms, dressed up the place, added kids stuff, added a Hall of Fame building (the World Series trophy and Royals Hall of Fame stuff used to be a small little spot in the stadium), and added a sports bar.The much more modern looking.The Diamond Club behind home plate was the . @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I agree - the scoreboard layout is awkward for video. But that's their conceit.And the rest of the renovations look outstanding. Would love to catch a game there. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Great improvements all around. I can't wait to see it with the fountains on in this new setup. I am not sure I would like to have this kind of ride... I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gueman Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Well it looks like they did it right with the rehab. But I don't know call me a fool but I remember when you went to a baseball game to ...I don't know.... watch a baseball game! As a parent taking his kids to the game, I would much rather have them watch the game or try as opposed to wanting to go the amusement park in the outfield and bug me every inning. I know they have to do this to keep up with the Joneses, but it drives me crazy. But like Fenway, Dodger, and Camden Yards, Kauffman is one for the ages. Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. P. J. O'Rourke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ez Street Posted April 6, 2009 Author Share Posted April 6, 2009 Well it looks like they did it right with the rehab. But I don't know call me a fool but I remember when you went to a baseball game to ...I don't know.... watch a baseball game! As a parent taking his kids to the game, I would much rather have them watch the game or try as opposed to wanting to go the amusement park in the outfield and bug me every inning. I know they have to do this to keep up with the Joneses, but it drives me crazy. But like Fenway, Dodger, and Camden Yards, Kauffman is one for the ages.I'm with you on that one, but it is the trend. They have the space and it's the not detracting.Like it or not, some folks go for the atomsphere not the game.What's happening at the Truman Sports Complex is pretty cool, both classic one-of-a-kind stadiums are getting a modern face-lift.Arrowhead Stadium is getting it's retro-fit right now. Should be interesting to see the outcome of that one also. @DavidStreeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Well it looks like they did it right with the rehab. But I don't know call me a fool but I remember when you went to a baseball game to ...I don't know.... watch a baseball game! As a parent taking his kids to the game, I would much rather have them watch the game or try as opposed to wanting to go the amusement park in the outfield and bug me every inning. I know they have to do this to keep up with the Joneses, but it drives me crazy. But like Fenway, Dodger, and Camden Yards, Kauffman is one for the ages.I agree with you on the "going to a baseball game to watch a baseball game" part. That being said, there is an almost an expectation that the new stadiums will have something like that.What is needed is some sort of middle ground. If there is going to be a huge play area for the kids, locate it so the adults can still watch the game when they take their kids to the play area. At Camden Yards, the moon bounce and playground didn't exist when the stadium opened and wound up tucked under the stadium in the rightfield corner, so you can only follow the game on TV. I've always thought that they should be moved to the picnic grove behind the bullpens.It looks like the Kauffman Stadium play area is also out of sight from the field (at least from what I can tell). If so, it's a shame they didn't do a better job since they could have put it anywhere during the renovation. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017   /////    Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams80 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 Well it looks like they did it right with the rehab. But I don't know call me a fool but I remember when you went to a baseball game to ...I don't know.... watch a baseball game! As a parent taking his kids to the game, I would much rather have them watch the game or try as opposed to wanting to go the amusement park in the outfield and bug me every inning. I know they have to do this to keep up with the Joneses, but it drives me crazy. But like Fenway, Dodger, and Camden Yards, Kauffman is one for the ages.I remember calling Kauffman the World's largest minor league baseball stadium when they first displayed the planned changes.Such gimmicks are more frequent in the minors than the majors. It's about the "event" not the game. On 8/1/2010 at 4:01 PM, winters in buffalo said: You manage to balance agitation with just enough salient points to keep things interesting. Kind of a low-rent DG_Now. On 1/2/2011 at 9:07 PM, Sodboy13 said: Today, we are all otaku. "The city of Peoria was once the site of the largest distillery in the world and later became the site for mass production of penicillin. So it is safe to assume that present-day Peorians are descended from syphilitic boozehounds."-Stephen Colbert POTD: February 15, 2010, June 20, 2010 The Glorious Bloom State Penguins (NCFAF) 2014: 2-9, 2015: 7-5 (L Pineapple Bowl), 2016: 1-0 (NCFAB) 2014-15: 10-8, 2015-16: 14-5 (SMC Champs, L 1st Round February Frenzy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I remember calling Kauffman the World's largest minor league baseball stadium when they first displayed the planned changes.There's a joke in there somewhere about the Royals playing minor league baseball. Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017   /////    Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEW.ERA Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I love the K it's probably my favorite stadium I would love to see a game there. Â JETS|PACK|JAYS|NUFC|BAMA|BOMBERS|RAPS|ORANJE| Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I didn't see the Fountains don't tell me they got rid of the fountains. 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...
patsox Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 The fountains are cool. I like the fountains. I really really really really really hope they didn't get rid of the fountains. Where are the fountains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 If you take a look at the pdf, there are fountains. I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsox Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 If you take a look at the pdf, there are fountains.O good cuz the fountains are awesome. The fountains are so cool. I love the fountains. I'm so glad there is still fountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Fountains are hot. If you could bang a fountain, I'd be all over it. "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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gueman Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Well it looks like they did it right with the rehab. But I don't know call me a fool but I remember when you went to a baseball game to ...I don't know.... watch a baseball game! As a parent taking his kids to the game, I would much rather have them watch the game or try as opposed to wanting to go the amusement park in the outfield and bug me every inning. I know they have to do this to keep up with the Joneses, but it drives me crazy. But like Fenway, Dodger, and Camden Yards, Kauffman is one for the ages.I agree with you on the "going to a baseball game to watch a baseball game" part. That being said, there is an almost an expectation that the new stadiums will have something like that.What is needed is some sort of middle ground. If there is going to be a huge play area for the kids, locate it so the adults can still watch the game when they take their kids to the play area. At Camden Yards, the moon bounce and playground didn't exist when the stadium opened and wound up tucked under the stadium in the rightfield corner, so you can only follow the game on TV. I've always thought that they should be moved to the picnic grove behind the bullpens.It looks like the Kauffman Stadium play area is also out of sight from the field (at least from what I can tell). If so, it's a shame they didn't do a better job since they could have put it anywhere during the renovation.Take your gang to see the York Rev's if ya haven't already. The play area is just beyond left field. And they have a bench that runs the entire lenght of the fence plus they have the grassy area in center. It is great because the kids can play, you can watch the game and they can find ya easy or you can hear them. Yea OPCY has a crappy set up. My kids don't even know it is there. I try to avoid it. However that picnic area beyond the bull pens would make a better location. BUT I am not an advocate of the play ground at the MLB park. I do see the need in the minors because it is more of a community event and they need every thing to promote ticket sales. Plus who cares if you are dropping $8 to have your kind play and ignore the game. But on the MLB level you are dropping $15 or more plus the $30 for dogs and cola's and all the other crap. Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys. P. J. O'Rourke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Meningocele Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I love the K it's probably my favorite stadium I would love to see a game there.I didn't see the Fountains don't tell me they got rid of the fountains.Back-to-back, just awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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