It's been 3 1/2 months since the Yankees ended their 2008 season and closed the doors on historic Yankee Stadium. A brand new stadium has now risen right across the street, and the Yankees will open this ballpark officially on April 16th (although a couple of exhibition games will be played against the Cubs on April 3rd and 4th). It promises to be a magnificent new facility.
However, the way in which existing season ticket holders have been relocated has been, to say the least, frustrating. I have had a Saturday season ticket plan since 1999, right behind home plate in the first row of the upper deck. I was told early on that seats in that part of the new stadium would be reserved exclusively for full season ticket holders. So I filled out an online questionnaire and let the Yankees know where I'd like to sit for this coming season.
Apparently, all that went out the window. I just received my new seat location this past Tuesday. They've put me in the upper deck beyond the foul pole, in fair territory, in right field. This is where Jason Giambi used to hit home runs on a good day. I guess I shouldn't complain too much, though. A significant number of Saturday and Sunday plan holders weren't even offered seats on the weekend days--they were relocated to WEEKDAY plans (mostly Mon-Thurs night games). And the silver lining is that this particular location saves me a lot of money compared to last year. My seats are $15 less per ticket than I paid in 2008. I'm not thrilled to be way out there, but I am thrilled to be in the new stadium, and I can't wait to see what the new place looks like from the inside.
