After years of complaining from both fans and players alike, the New York Mets are finally considering making some changes to Citi Field. Since its opening, Citi Field has been known as one of the longest ballparks in Major League baseball, and one not hitter friendly.
The major league baseball average of home runs to balls put in play is currently 2.5 percent. At Citi Field this number is a measly 1.9 percent.
Sandy Alderson announced plans to begin analyzing this data after last night's loss to the Cardinals. Any changes to the dimensions of the stadium, according to Alderson, would be "not subtle."
Among the changes planned include a reduction of the 16 foot high wall in left field, comically referred to as "The Great Wall of Flushing", but the team is looking at shortening dimensions in all areas of the ballpark.
I think this is a much needed change for the Mets. They have been a lackluster team since the opening of Citi Field, and have had troubles with both their offense and their defense. These proposed changes would provide a much needed boost to the Mets offense, and also offer a suffering fan base something to look forward too.
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There needs to be a lot of changes for the Mets this off season including Citi Field. As grand as it looks, the can't win with it, why not change it.
ReplyDeleteI'm interested to see how they'll make these not-so-subtle changes to the wall without messing with the look and feel of the stadium. It can be done, of course. Comerica Field in Detroit was too cavernous when it opened and they moved the walls in after a few years. I just wonder if they'll do it in such a way where we will notice it for years to come.
ReplyDeleteAlso, Joe, don't forget to post a headline on your entries.
ReplyDeleteHahaha nice catch here Joe. It's about time. What a bunch of fools. They went and built one of the largest ballparks, with a ridiculously high wall and then a section that cuts in, while carrying awful pitching and terrible Homerun hitting. That must be the dumbest move I've ever heard. You don't need to build a park as small as Yankee stadium, but at least take a page from them and build one that will work for your team. But then again...
ReplyDeleteCiti Field does need some changes. I know that Petco Park in San Diego underwent some changes after its first couple of years being open and it benefited both the fans and the team very well. However, I think that Mets management should build a team that plays well in citi field. Find some hitters that are good at hitting the gaps and find some players that hit line drives. There is no need for a power hitter in citi field because most of his fly balls are going to be outs.
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