Thoughts

As the start of the season nears, the reality of Shea being gone really starts to hit. Like most fans, Shea stadium is all i know. Sure it was a little scummy, and some sections seemed to have a strange odor, but i loved that odor and i smelled up every second of it. I loved walking through the parking lots just seeing how everyone shows their allegiance in a different way. Many tossing a football or playing wiffle ball and just enjoying the fantastic feeling one gets the second they stroll into that lot. Getting to the stadium early to watch batting practice was always something i looked forward to. Jumping in line hours before the start of the game and running up the ramps to get a good spot behind the dugout hoping to get an autograph or a foul ball. I enjoyed watching each player in the cage taking bp the most. Being able to have an up close view of david wright spanking a few into the bleachers was mesmerizing. Im sure Citi field will go above and beyond to please every fan but no stadium will ever be able to replace Shea. Im looking forward to forming new memories with Citi field, but every time i step foot in there, ill be thinking back to those fantastic times i had with Shea.