OT: UConn baseball in Hartford next Thursday

[BugsyCT]

Yes, we have a baseball board, but good to get the word around.

 

[huskymedic]

Last weekend series before AAC Tourney starts...

 

[huskymedic]

 

[HuskyDogArt]

I'm glad the YardGoats are promoting UConn baseball, if the NHL ever comes back, I hope they will promote UConn hockey...

 

[DoctorWho85]

I just so happen to have Thursdays off. If I have the extra cash, I'll be there for sure

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Will definitely try to be there

 

[uconnbill]

I will make the trip to watch the Huskies and will drag a few friends with me as well.

Looks like a great evening.

 

[Marbles90]

I was going to wait until the warmer weather to check out the new stadium. But a chance in mid May to put on some UConn gear and cheer on the Huskies?? I am really looking forward to it!! I hope we get a decent crowd.

ETA: just checked and weather.com is predicting a high of 86° next Thursday...

 

[Adios]

That stadium's atmosphere is a little messed up right now. Went to the game tonight. Too many people are there to party or have season tickets, don't stay the whole game, eat a bit, have a beer, then leave. WPI kids were dumb enough to just stand in front of us and not even be looking at the game. I had to ask a couple to sit down. Place is essentially one giant bar. Great stadium, though. So neat in design; old school and new school done perfectly.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

That stadium's atmosphere is a little messed up right now. Went to the game tonight. Too many people are there to party or have season tickets, don't stay the whole game, eat a bit, have a beer, then leave. WPI kids were dumb enough to just stand in front of us and not even be looking at the game. I had to ask a couple to sit down. Place is essentially one giant bar. Great stadium, though. So neat in design; old school and new school done perfectly.

Sounds like the young alumni section at the Rent.

 

[Adios]

Sounds like the young alumni section at the Rent.

Young alumni section is more into the game.

 

[HartfordHank]

That stadium's atmosphere is a little messed up right now. Went to the game tonight. Too many people are there to party or have season tickets, don't stay the whole game, eat a bit, have a beer, then leave. WPI kids were dumb enough to just stand in front of us and not even be looking at the game. I had to ask a couple to sit down. Place is essentially one giant bar. Great stadium, though. So neat in design; old school and new school done perfectly.

WPI? Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

 

[JMick]

That stadium's atmosphere is a little messed up right now. Went to the game tonight. Too many people are there to party or have season tickets, don't stay the whole game, eat a bit, have a beer, then leave. WPI kids were dumb enough to just stand in front of us and not even be looking at the game. I had to ask a couple to sit down. Place is essentially one giant bar. Great stadium, though. So neat in design; old school and new school done perfectly.

that's what minor league baseball is in a city. it's an event, not a game.

 

[TheDoggPound]

That stadium's atmosphere is a little messed up right now. Went to the game tonight. Too many people are there to party or have season tickets, don't stay the whole game, eat a bit, have a beer, then leave. WPI kids were dumb enough to just stand in front of us and not even be looking at the game. I had to ask a couple to sit down. Place is essentially one giant bar. Great stadium, though. So neat in design; old school and new school done perfectly.

Thought about that when I went to opening day game. I think it'll wear off as we get into the heart of the season. People are still examining the ballpark instead of focusing on the game.

As for UConn, I would like them to play a handful of games at DDPark a year (The Storrs people will hate that but oh well). The basketball teams and hockey teams have a presence in Hartford, the baseball team playing there makes total sense. Play 6 games and sell 'season tickets' for $50. At least until the new proposed baseball stadium is built on campus.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

Thought about that when I went to opening day game. I think it'll wear off as we get into the heart of the season. People are still examining the ballpark instead of focusing on the game.

As for UConn, I would like them to play a handful of games at DDPark a year (The Storrs people will hate that but oh well). The basketball teams and hockey teams have a presence in Hartford, the baseball team playing there makes total sense. Play 6 games and sell 'season tickets' for $50. At least until the new proposed baseball stadium is built on campus.

For a very competitive team in a great league, JO Christian has to be the worst facility. Not to mention no one is going to Storrs for a 3:30 midweek game or an 11 am or whatever Sunday game. Night baseball is where it's at.

 

[TheDoggPound]

For a very competitive team in a great league, JO Christian has to be the worst facility. Not to mention no one is going to Storrs for a 3:30 midweek game or an 11 am or whatever Sunday game. Night baseball is where it's at.

Yeah, I think it's safe to say the program would receive much more exposure playing some games in Hartford. Should be interesting to see what they draw Thursday.

 

[BugsyCT]

That stadium's atmosphere is a little messed up right now. Went to the game tonight. Too many people are there to party or have season tickets, don't stay the whole game, eat a bit, have a beer, then leave. WPI kids were dumb enough to just stand in front of us and not even be looking at the game. I had to ask a couple to sit down. Place is essentially one giant bar. Great stadium, though. So neat in design; old school and new school done perfectly.

Nobody's going to be heavily focused on wins & losses in minor league baseball (especially for a team that's basically a brand new entity in Hartford). It's built like a giant bar for that reason. Gives people an opportunity to eat & drink, socialize, & casually enjoy the baseball atmosphere.

I think UConn fans that show up Thursday night will enjoy it but be much more into the game.

 

[Da_Aisijimo_Gou]

Unrelated to the UConn game, does Hartford have any good prospects?

 

[TheDoggPound]

Unrelated to the UConn game, does Hartford have any good prospects?

MLB.com 2016 Prospect Watch

#6 Ryan McMahon - 1B/3B
#12 Ryan Castellani - RHP
#13 Dom Nunez - C
#19 Yency Almonte - RHP
#20 Sam Howard - LHP


Other names that could be on the roster by the end of the year:

#1 Brendan Rodgers - SS
#9 Forrest Wall - 2B
#11 Peter Lambert - RHP
#16 Ben Bowden - LHP
#24 Colton Welker - 3B
#29 Sam Hilliard - OF

 

[uconnphil2016]

That stadium's atmosphere is a little messed up right now. Went to the game tonight. Too many people are there to party or have season tickets, don't stay the whole game, eat a bit, have a beer, then leave. WPI kids were dumb enough to just stand in front of us and not even be looking at the game. I had to ask a couple to sit down. Place is essentially one giant bar. Great stadium, though. So neat in design; old school and new school done perfectly.

Definitely true. I went tonight and probably watched a total of 3 pitches. Doesn't help that baseball is boring to begin with, but there were only like three hits through the fifth tonight.

 

[husky10]

Sounds like the young alumni section at the Rent.

Either 2 or 3 year ago was sitting in that section and witnessed my first cat fight. Hair pulling, face scratching etc. I believe it was the only time I ever sat in the section so I can only imagine.

 

[FartMan69]

Jokes on you if you go to a minor league baseball game and care about the game.

 

[UCONNJACK]

For a very competitive team in a great league, JO Christian has to be the worst facility. Not to mention no one is going to Storrs for a 3:30 midweek game or an 11 am or whatever Sunday game. Night baseball is where it's at.

New stadium moving forward.
http://media.procurement.uconn.edu/cpca/BID DOCUMENTS/201696-RFP/RFP_CM_ADD_051017.pdf

 

[BlueDogs]

That stadium's atmosphere is a little messed up right now. Went to the game tonight. Too many people are there to party or have season tickets, don't stay the whole game, eat a bit, have a beer, then leave. WPI kids were dumb enough to just stand in front of us and not even be looking at the game. I had to ask a couple to sit down. Place is essentially one giant bar. Great stadium, though. So neat in design; old school and new school done perfectly.

The stadium is beautiful. It's well worth a visit. They do need to turn down the constant noise and hype a bit and just let the game come to the fans. The field reporter has to be the most annoying person on the planet. After about 6 innings of listening to an obnoxiously grating voice babbling about stupidity, you just want it to stop.

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

The boys swept a double header from No. 23 USF yesterday. Currently in 4-way tie for first.