Agreed, I think the smaller space will lead to "filled" stands and provide an intimate experience. Obviously, this is still the Suns' home -- I know the mockup shows the pitch full of grass, but won't we end up playing on clay (at least partially)?
Quote:Agreed, I think the smaller space will lead to "filled" stands and provide an intimate experience. Obviously, this is still the Suns' home -- I know the mockup shows the pitch full of grass, but won't we end up playing on clay (at least partially)?
That's my question. I don't yet know how many times the Suns and Armada will have scheduled games close together (I don't know when the 2015 Southern League schedule is produced), but as a fan of the Suns and weekend-season ticker holder I'm curious about the field conditions.
I know they'll have to remove the pitcher's mound but will they attempt to cover the infield dirt? I don't think that will work.
This could get a little messy. Let's hope there aren't too many overlapping games. I think I read somewhere the initial thought was there may be as many as ten.
For more information check out the Everbank naming-rights extension thread in the Jaguars Forum. Within the Times-Union story re Everbank is a link to the Times-Union story re the Armada using The Baseball Grounds.
Or just go to the Times-Union site (Jacksonville.com; pay site? must register? not sure.)
Thanks. Looks like there's a sizable cost to make the grounds soccer-friendly. The cranky comments on Jacksonville.com never cease to amaze me. We have a professional soccer team in town, and they still find ways to complain. Nevermind the genius that insists on using EB field as a venue, cause you know, we really need all those seats. :blink:
Article link for those interested:
http://members.jacksonville.com/news/met...sonville-1
Quote:Thanks. Looks like there's a sizable cost to make the grounds soccer-friendly. The cranky comments on Jacksonville.com never cease to amaze me. We have a professional soccer team in town, and they still find ways to complain. Nevermind the genius that insists on using EB field as a venue, cause you know, we really need all those seats. :blink:
Article link for those interested:
<a class="bbc_url" href='http://members.jacksonville.com/news/metro/2014-07-24/story/converting-baseball-grounds-armada-soccer-home-may-cost-jacksonville-1'>http://members.jacksonville.com/news/metro/2014-07-24/story/converting-baseball-grounds-armada-soccer-home-may-cost-jacksonville-1</a>
I never bother with reading the comment at the site...it's where people that love to complain about everything go and hang out!!!
Quote:I never bother with reading the comment at the site...it's where people that love to complain about everything go and hang out!!!
It's also where people who ride the short bus go and hang out.