Neil Best's Watchdog

Neil Best blogged about his experiences at the Met game today at Citi Field. One of his better blogs of late for sure.

Jerry Seinfeld bought a suite at the super-duper, extra-special, ultra-expensive Sterling Suites level, where there are only 10 of them. He still was sitting in the first row, outside the suite itself, in the ninth inning, true fan that he is.

The scene on the No. 7 platform was shockingly civil and uncrowded when I arrived about five minutes after the final out. My goal is to NEVER drive to Citi Field or new Yankee Stadium until I die or the stadiums are torn down, whichever comes first.

I saw Padres announcer and former Yankee Jerry Coleman on the F Train after the game. Always cool to see an 85-year-old announcer on the subway at 11 o'clock at night. I overheard him complaining to his family about fans standing in front of him during the game, blocking his view of the action.

Rose told me before the game he is not concerned about fans blocking his view from the home radio booth, which was a problem during the recent exhibitions against the Bosox. He said he was confident security personnel would keep the area clear.

There's been multiple dialogue regarding the poor position of the radio and TV booths. In the exhibition games, fans routinely blocked the view of the announcers. And apparently, it's still happening to 85 year old Padre announcer Jerry Coleman. I wonder why they would build it with even the possibility of fan obstruction?