Braves to build new stadium for 2017

[Brewer Andy]

Never been to Turner Field and am not familiar with the area, but its crazy to think a stadium will only last 20 years. Sign of the times or is the current stadium that big of a mess/poorly executed to begin with?

 

[All In Cards]

yeah, just saw AP tweet something. Crazy to think a new stadium is needed already.

 

[hofvintagecollector]

turner field is a ghost town

 

[Jaypers]

Doing the Tomahawk chop in this stadium will be punishable by hard time.

 

[hockeyfights]

The Ted is in a terrible location. Glad they're moving the stadium to the northern burbs where most of the fans live. There's actually going to be bars and restaurants within walking distance of the stadium now. That wasn't the case at the Ted.

 

[BiggioBrooks755]

Stupid idea

 

[jimmyjam1973]

Certainly no one in the ATL will really care. It's the worst sports city in the USA. At least traffic will get better going to the airport. Traffic will be a nightmare in the new location, but i"m never on that side of town anyways. Gotta keep up with the Falcons.

 

[cgilmo]

turner field is a ghost town

no, it isn't.


Ticket sales at the Ted were just fine.

It's in a horrible location though, and every game money is lost because there is no where to absorb funds before and after the game. Go look at Wrigleyville if you want to see a vibrant bar and entertainment scene that should be around every ball park.

 

[cgilmo]

Certainly no one in the ATL will really care. It's the worst sports city in the USA. At least traffic will get better going to the airport. Traffic will be a nightmare in the new location, but i"m never on that side of town anyways. Gotta keep up with the Falcons.

Yeah, you should move.


You really hate Atlanta.

 

[Musial Collector]

Stupid idea

Elaborate, if you are capable.

 

[P_Manning 18]

If I remember correctly.... wasn't Turner Field the home of the 1996 Summer Olympics and converted to a baseball field after the Olympics? So it was never designed as a Baseball stadium... so the location suffered as a result?

 

[BiggioBrooks755]

Elaborate, if you are capable.

They don't NEED a new stadium! The one they have is more than fine

If anyone needs a new stadium, Tampa Bay and Oakland need one so much more than Atlanta

 

[Musial Collector]

They don't NEED a new stadium! The one they have is more than fine

If anyone needs a new stadium, Tampa Bay and Oakland need one so much more than Atlanta

Interesting. Didn't realize you were an expert on the Braves "needs"

 

[Musial Collector]

If I remember correctly.... wasn't Turner Field the home of the 1996 Summer Olympics and converted to a baseball field after the Olympics? So it was never designed as a Baseball stadium... so the location suffered as a result?

[MENTION=8332]BiggioBrooks755[/MENTION] can you please weigh in on your expert opinion?
Thanks ~

 

[George_Calfas]

If anyone needs a new stadium, Tampa Bay and Oakland need one so much more than Atlanta

How does this statement effect the Braves?

If ownership and other funding bodies agree to build one then build it and keep people employed.

 

[hockeyfights]

They don't NEED a new stadium! The one they have is more than fine

If anyone needs a new stadium, Tampa Bay and Oakland need one so much more than Atlanta

The stadium lease ends at the end of 2016. $150+ million needed for improvements to the stadium, plus another $200 million just to improve the fan experience. Do you live in the Atlanta area? How many times have you tried to drive to a 7:35 first pitch coming from outside the perimeter?

 

[hockeyfights]

If I remember correctly.... wasn't Turner Field the home of the 1996 Summer Olympics and converted to a baseball field after the Olympics? So it was never designed as a Baseball stadium... so the location suffered as a result?

Yes, it was the track and field venue. It was next door to the old stadium, but the area was bad to begin with. There's nothing outside the stadium for the fans.

 

[brianga26]

yeah, just saw AP tweet something. Crazy to think a new stadium is needed already.

Turner field is in a dumpy part of town. There are two hotels and one awful restaurant next door to the stadium. Oh and who can forget AZAR's liquor store nearby that has all of their liquor in a cage. The area is in the middle of Summerhill neighborhood which is known for its crack dealing. I live in Buckhead (about 4 miles as the crow flies) and I think the move is great. The stadium is not controlled by the Braves, but rather the corrupt City of Atlanta system.

 

[cgilmo]

They need a need location more than a new stadium. The new location WILL increase attendance as Atlanta population has shifted way north.

 

[brianga26]

Yeah, you should move.


You really hate Atlanta.

Totally agree. Jimmy is a hater.. Anything to do with Atlanta, Jimmy hates