no question. petco park is the most amazing ballpark i have ever been to!
no. it doesn’t have the history of yankee stadium or the old time ambiance of fenway or wrigley.
it’s never hosted the world series (yet) or the all-star game. and before you start telling me the padres stink or some other lame, unrelated judgment, let me tell you of the petco greatness:
72 degrees at game-time…1:00 in the afternoon
cool, off-shore breeze throughout the game
view of coronado island out the back
stunning view of downtown san diego…unbelievable architectural symmetry
angles, angles, angles…
fish tacos, carne asada burritos, hunan chicken, barbeque ribs, and grilled hot dogs. mmm…
$10 parking, one block away…and i didn’t break into a full sweat while i walked.
no fights breaking out in the stands.
the fish market at seaport village for dinner after the game.
who knows? maybe the padres will be back in the world series in the next couple of years!
remember, i’m a padre fan. a dreamer and a believer to the end! always have been. always will be. loyalty is a virtue.
i know it’s a long season, but 6-2, the best pitching stats in the bigs, guys that actually pay attention to their hitting coach, no choking on the main stage, and david eckstein…this is a good start.
my favorite time of the year. the smell of baseball is in the air and the padres are tied for first place.
I am a husband, a dad, a spankin' new grandpa (big papi), a pastor, a teacher, a fellow-wanderer, a baseball junkie, a lover of 24, waffles, the first day of fall , loud music, kids, play, the grace of God, and St. Augustine grass!
