Which game do I go to?

[HoopsMcCann]

i voted for baltimore, but that was before i knew you hadn't been to the new park in philly... so switch one vote over

 

[Outta Here]

I'd say Philly; only 'cause you haven't been there before. Camden Yards is better, because it was built with town around it; not just a distant glimpse of Center City out well beyond the outfield, which you get with the new Vet.

The thing is, I think there's only standing-room only tickets left in Philly to see the infidels in pinstripes; so head down 83 to Balmer. And you can park for $10 at the hotels by the Inner Harbor and it's a 10-minute walk, 15 minutes if you take it really slow or have children with you. If you've got time to hang out and make a day of it, the vote is easily for Baltimore just for all you can do around the Inner Harbor or Fells Point.

Back when the O's were worth watching, parking was much worse and the hassle of Light Rail mighta been worth it. But now that they blow - and always will as long as Angelos and his meddling sons act like Ted Turner of the '70s - tickets and parking are plentiful. So hit Baltimore tomorrow and take the next opportunity to head to Philly.

 

[accguy]

I don't like Philly as a town, but I do like Citizens Bank Park so I'd say go there. It's a good ballpark and you can go to Chickies and Pete's before or afterwards for some good eats and beer.

Plus, you're closer to Baltimore and seats will be really plentiful there later in the season.

 

[shotglass]

Don't know if I'm going to either now ... thunderstorms tomorrow afternoon.

 

[KP]

If you go to the Yanks game, sure you get to see a new park, you get to cheer against evil. Keep this in mind, you will still be in Philthadelphia.

 

[cougargirl]

I don't like Philly as a town, but I do like Citizens Bank Park so I'd say go there. It's a good ballpark and you can go to Chickies and Pete's before or afterwards for some good eats and beer.

Plus, you're closer to Baltimore and seats will be really plentiful there later in the season.

The only problem with Citizens Bank is the parking. When I was there last summer, there was one way in and one way out. And plenty of time to kill while waiting in the car to get back onto Broad Street.

 

[slappy4428]

Philly -- two reasons.
1) **** the fish
2) Go to Geno's so you can walk up and say "Quisiera que dos cheesesteaks satisficieran"

 

[HoopsMcCann]

did you go?

 

[shotglass]

Nah. I had some things come up around here. Settled for a few innings of the AA game around the corner. Probably going to go to the Inner Harbor on Friday afternoon, though.

 

[HoopsMcCann]

i've been to that park -- had a great time when i went

 

[shotglass]

It's in serious need of an upgrade. It's been caught and surpassed. You ought to see Altoona; it's a miniaturized major-league ballpark.

 

[spnited]

Damn, shot, you missed a great relief performance by Arthur Rhodes in Philly.

 

[shotglass]

I saw it.

It was just 16 years ago in Baltimore.

 

[wickedwritah]

Blair County Ballpark rocks. Sad that I haven't been there more frequently now that I live within shouting distance.

The new State College ballpark I've heard is marvelous, too.

And for whoever said traffic near the Bank is horrible -- you're right, if you go the advertised routes. Go the back way one block down from Broad and you're in decent shape.

 

[Ben_Hecht]

Exactly. I was in attendance for Rhodes' ML debut.