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MISTA B
July 19th, 2005, 17:33
Hi there have just booked tickets for the tampa bay devilrays versus nyy on 17/08/05 as they were doing 2 for price of 1(cheap seats only)...has anyone been to a ball game,was it good.
JuniorMickey
July 19th, 2005, 17:39
As far as stadiums go? I hate the Devil Rays stadium. The upside for a visitor is there is zero chance of a rainout since it's domed. The Devil Rays themselves are horrible. I'll reserve comment on the Yankees
MISTA B
July 19th, 2005, 18:02
As far as stadiums go? I hate the Devil Rays stadium. The upside for a visitor is there is zero chance of a rainout since it's domed. The Devil Rays themselves are horrible. I'll reserve comment on the Yankeesthanks for the "impartial/non biased info!!!!!!, back home we would jokingly call the devilrays the strongest team in the division..........as they are holding up the rest....ie bottom
JuniorMickey
July 19th, 2005, 18:11
They're 22 games out of 1st place in the AL East
wozzainkent
July 20th, 2005, 00:00
Hi MISTA B,

We got tickets for 15th August. Are you driving to Tampa just for the game or for the whole day?
We were thinking about getting there around 3-4 hours early, maybe get a tour and a bite to eat?

Whitesox for the World Series '05.
american idol
July 20th, 2005, 00:20
Mista B, i think whats important is the experience- i 'love' baseball and have been to quite a few games. I saw the Atlanta Braves at home and i actually found that going to the local team was more fun- sure the baseball wasn't as good but it was the whole experience.


Take me out to the ball game............ :cry:
MISTA B
July 20th, 2005, 08:18
Hi MISTA B,

We got tickets for 15th August. Are you driving to Tampa just for the game or for the whole day?
We were thinking about getting there around 3-4 hours early, maybe get a tour and a bite to eat?

Whitesox for the World Series '05.No we are staying on st petes beach for a week to recover after 12 days in orlando, the game is actually on the day we arrive
MISTA B
July 20th, 2005, 08:23
Mista B, i think whats important is the experience- i 'love' baseball and have been to quite a few games. I saw the Atlanta Braves at home and i actually found that going to the local team was more fun- sure the baseball wasn't as good but it was the whole experience.


Take me out to the ball game............ :cry:I totally agree my dd and ds were only slightly receptive to the idea...but were adamant we go when they found out it was against the yankees.....ds wants a penant,a ball,a glove and a bat !!!!!!!and the list of food from the guys that come round is something else!!!!
jennacool
July 21st, 2005, 01:05
You will have a good time.. going to a ball game is a really big american pastime..just enjoy it and have a hotdog and beer...Tampa is a great place to visit... check out Busch Gardens...its great...also go to clearwater beach...beautiful....
JuniorMickey
July 21st, 2005, 01:20
We were thinking about getting there around 3-4 hours early, maybe get a tour and a bite to eat?
The majority of teams do not do tours on game days. You'll see that the gates open about 2 hours before the game and you can watch batting practice. You can find out more information about Tropicana Field here (http://tampabay.devilrays.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/tb/ballpark/index.jsp)
OKWTink
July 21st, 2005, 04:40
You should have a grand time! :yes: Baseball is fairly quick to understand (at least the main rules, the subtleties come with more familiarity).

The NYY are my all time favorite team (then those sweet Cubbies) so I'm jealous that you are going!

The Devil Rays try. Can't say they don't. 'Course with the seriously weird season the Yankees are having they just may end up getting beat by the Devil Rays! :hehe:

The Stadium isn't so bad. It's not Yankee stadium, but it's ok for all that. :D

Enjoy every minute!
champagnegirl26
August 6th, 2005, 16:16
We went to See them in June. It was our first experience at a game and we really enjoyed it. In America its got a real family feel to it, everyone just sits, eats and drinks and watches the game when anything important is happening! I didnt think I would enjoy it but myself and my hubby had a great time. There were very few tourists there, mostly locals, so it made you feel a bit of the real America. We will certainly book again for next year and onhce again tie it in with a day at lovely clearwater beach. Its quite a drive back to Orlando though, so we might concider an overnight stay this time around...have fun!claire.