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Ltlabner · 08-31-2006, 06:11 PM

Should the Reds explore changing the nature or construction of GABP to cut down on home runs?

Is it neccesarlly a bad thing to be a "home run park" if fans love to see the long ball?

Will being a "bandbox" require us to have a pitching staff of all aces to ever be successfull?

Would any good pitcher in their right mind want to pitch in GABP?

Is it the stadium or poor pitching that is causing all of these home runs?

I guess that's a lot of questions but it's a complex subject beyond the knee-jerk responce of "raise the walls!" anytime a homer flys out. I'm not advocating that we change anything, just thought it was an interesting topic for discussion.

flyer85 · 08-31-2006, 06:28 PM

leave GABP alone

smith288 · 08-31-2006, 06:41 PM

The only thing they should change is that horrible looking CF restraunt.

Joseph · 08-31-2006, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by smith288

The only thing they should change is that horrible looking CF restraunt.

I'll second that.

Falls City Beer · 08-31-2006, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Joseph

I'll second that.

What does it look like? I can't say I noticed.

Does it look like a Frisch's?

Ltlabner · 08-31-2006, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by smith288

The only thing they should change is that horrible looking CF restraunt.

Is that what's in the batters eye, a resturant? I did not know that.

But yes, I agree the batters eye building is horrible. I think the rest of the stadium looks fantastic but then you get to that thing. Looks like they ran out of money in the design budget and just stole a building from highschool ballfield and stuck it in there.

Cyclone792 · 08-31-2006, 07:14 PM

If people want the Reds to consider altering GABP, the first question that should come to mind is: how much would it cost?

The answer to that question is probably far too much than it's worth. You can't move the plate back without serious structural changes because the foul lines in the corners run very close to the walls. Additionally, the premium Diamond Seating is already close enough to the plate as it is, and you know those won't be torn out.

If you want to move the fences back, think of how serious the structural changes would have to be given that the seating areas run right up behind the wall in many areas. In center field there are no seating areas, but the Batter's Eye Pavillion runs very close to the center field wall itself.

It's just next to impossible without some major structural changes that would be far more expensive than they'd be worth. I think GABP is going to be staying as it is for quite awhile.

BTW, I thought the Batter's Eye Pavillion was a sort of banquet hall for large groups, but I've never been inside so I could be mistaken.

redsfanmia · 08-31-2006, 07:49 PM

I wish that the new ownership was on hand when the stadium was being designed and built. I think it would have been a much better designed and thought out stadium. I like the stadium but was VERY disappointed in it, nothing special about it IMO.

It8ifyifitsgrif · 08-31-2006, 07:49 PM

fyi... There are aready plans to paint and improve gabp and the batter eye

Shaknb8k · 08-31-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by It8ifyifitsgrif

fyi... There are aready plans to paint and improve gabp and the batter eye

care to elaborate if you can?

TOBTTReds · 08-31-2006, 09:08 PM

They should put up netting about 40 feet above all the walls so there are no HR's, we'd have double machines.

In reality, I think some wall heightening in RF wouldn't cost too much, or they could put up a chain link fence above the RF wall ala Baker Bowl (i think it was there). Although that would be hurendous to look through. So I guess there aren't many options.

How about this one...close "The Gap." They already put in the Frontgate Party deck. Put in another one on top to kill the major jet stream out of there.

captainmorgan07 · 08-31-2006, 09:10 PM

i got one word for the reds sneak in alil humidor

Hooligan · 08-31-2006, 09:17 PM

Get a humidor.

CTA513 · 08-31-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by captainmorgan07

i got one word for the reds sneak in alil humidor

I dont know if they will let the Reds have one, but its worth trying.

wheels · 08-31-2006, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AvesIce51

They should put up netting about 40 feet above all the walls so there are no HR's, we'd have double machines.

In reality, I think some wall heightening in RF wouldn't cost too much, or they could put up a chain link fence above the RF wall ala Baker Bowl (i think it was there). Although that would be hurendous to look through. So I guess there aren't many options.

How about this one...close "The Gap." They already put in the Frontgate Party deck. Put in another one on top to kill the major jet stream out of there.

I think Baker Bowl had a huge wall made out of aluminum or tin.

Where's WoY?

08-31-2006, 06:11 PM	#1
Ltlabner 2009: Fail Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 7,441	GABP Changes Should the Reds explore changing the nature or construction of GABP to cut down on home runs? Is it neccesarlly a bad thing to be a "home run park" if fans love to see the long ball? Will being a "bandbox" require us to have a pitching staff of all aces to ever be successfull? Would any good pitcher in their right mind want to pitch in GABP? Is it the stadium or poor pitching that is causing all of these home runs? I guess that's a lot of questions but it's a complex subject beyond the knee-jerk responce of "raise the walls!" anytime a homer flys out. I'm not advocating that we change anything, just thought it was an interesting topic for discussion. __________________ a super volcano of ridonkulous suckitude. I simply don't have access to a "cares about RBI" place in my psyche. There is a "mildly curious about OBI%" alcove just before the acid filled lake guarded by robot snipers with lasers which leads to the "cares about RBI" antechamber though. - Nate Last edited by Ltlabner; 08-31-2006 at 07:19 PM.

08-31-2006, 06:28 PM	#2
flyer85 He has the Evil Eye! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south of the border Posts: 23,858	Re: GABP Changes leave GABP alone __________________ What are you, people? On dope? - Mr Hand

08-31-2006, 06:41 PM	#3
smith288 Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Albany, OH Posts: 7,200	Re: GABP Changes The only thing they should change is that horrible looking CF restraunt. __________________ Did you like that?

08-31-2006, 07:14 PM	#7
Cyclone792 Playoffs Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 6,233	Re: GABP Changes If people want the Reds to consider altering GABP, the first question that should come to mind is: how much would it cost? The answer to that question is probably far too much than it's worth. You can't move the plate back without serious structural changes because the foul lines in the corners run very close to the walls. Additionally, the premium Diamond Seating is already close enough to the plate as it is, and you know those won't be torn out. If you want to move the fences back, think of how serious the structural changes would have to be given that the seating areas run right up behind the wall in many areas. In center field there are no seating areas, but the Batter's Eye Pavillion runs very close to the center field wall itself. It's just next to impossible without some major structural changes that would be far more expensive than they'd be worth. I think GABP is going to be staying as it is for quite awhile. BTW, I thought the Batter's Eye Pavillion was a sort of banquet hall for large groups, but I've never been inside so I could be mistaken. __________________ *Barry Larkin - HOF, 2012* *Put an end to the Lost Decade.*

08-31-2006, 07:49 PM	#8
redsfanmia Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,453	Re: GABP Changes I wish that the new ownership was on hand when the stadium was being designed and built. I think it would have been a much better designed and thought out stadium. I like the stadium but was VERY disappointed in it, nothing special about it IMO. __________________ I was in the ORG once, best 6 months of my life.

08-31-2006, 07:49 PM	#9
It8ifyifitsgrif Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kenwood, OH Posts: 158	Re: GABP Changes fyi... There are aready plans to paint and improve gabp and the batter eye __________________ Larkin is a First-Ballot HOFer in my book...

08-31-2006, 09:08 PM	#11
TOBTTReds Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 3,667	Re: GABP Changes They should put up netting about 40 feet above all the walls so there are no HR's, we'd have double machines. In reality, I think some wall heightening in RF wouldn't cost too much, or they could put up a chain link fence above the RF wall ala Baker Bowl (i think it was there). Although that would be hurendous to look through. So I guess there aren't many options. How about this one...close "The Gap." They already put in the Frontgate Party deck. Put in another one on top to kill the major jet stream out of there.

08-31-2006, 09:10 PM	#12
captainmorgan07 got alil captain in u? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bridgeport Ohio Posts: 4,839	Re: GABP Changes i got one word for the reds sneak in alil humidor

08-31-2006, 09:17 PM	#13
Hooligan Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Canal Winchester, OH Posts: 504	Re: GABP Changes Get a humidor. __________________ ...And this one belongs to the Reds!!

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