The Southern Ontario/WNY Radio-TV Forum » Blue Jays to unveil plans for overhaul of Rogers Centre

cash · July 28, 2022 11:34 am

https://www.cp24.com/news/blue-jays-to-unveil-plans-for-overhaul-of-rogers-centre-1.6005594

Glen Warren · July 28, 2022 3:45 pm

let me guess... $15 steamy weenies, and $20 beers ?...

Ale Ont · July 28, 2022 3:51 pm

Wasn't there a plan to put in a natural grass field?

In Phase · July 28, 2022 3:54 pm

maybe they are moving internet and wireless infrastructure exclusively to Bell

Glen Warren · July 28, 2022 4:13 pm

In Phase wrote:
maybe they are moving internet and wireless infrastructure exclusively to Bell

+1 !!!

"Canada's Fastest baseball field"

or

"The Jays might let you down, but Bell Wireless will be with you till the bitter inning"

Media Observer · July 28, 2022 5:26 pm

Ale Ont wrote:
Wasn't there a plan to put in a natural grass field?

Paul Beeston ruled it out before leaving and Shapiro confirmed that decision when he arrived in 2015.

The main issue is a lack of any drainage system under the playing surface. Also, newer US stadiums with movable roofs have not had much success maintaining the grass fields they originally installed. Keeping the grass healthy with the roofs closed was apparently a bigger challenge than predicted. Both Texas and Arizona have since removed the grass and installed an artificial product.

12ft | Blue Jays bring fans closer to action with Rogers Centre renos | The Star

Last edited by Media Observer (July 28, 2022 5:28 pm)

paterson1 · July 28, 2022 8:52 pm

Lots of video of the proposed changes during the telecast tonight. The renos look impressive. Glad that they aren't tearing down the dome.

Ale Ont · July 29, 2022 2:29 am

Thank you Media Observer.

Dale Patterson · July 29, 2022 6:28 am

I hope they give it a "retro" look.

Media Observer · July 29, 2022 5:17 pm

Ale Ont wrote:
Thank you Media Observer.

I learn so much from all of you on this Board. Glad I can return the favour, now and then.

RadioActive · July 29, 2022 8:21 pm

According to Bill Brioux, Friday night's Jays-Tigers game is only available on Apple TV+. But in this case, it's free and anyone catch watch it.

Programming reminder: see the streaking Blue Jays tonight ONLY on AppleTV+

MonteVideo · July 30, 2022 1:58 pm

Dale Patterson wrote:
I hope they give it a "retro" look.

Like Exhibition Stadium?

Dale Patterson · July 30, 2022 10:55 pm

MonteVideo wrote:
Dale Patterson wrote:
I hope they give it a "retro" look.
Like Exhibition Stadium?

I was thinking Camden Yards, or PNC Park.

paterson1 · July 31, 2022 8:41 am

Sounds like most of the renos will be inside of the stadium and not so much the look of the actual building. I guess they could make the building more retro if they put up large pillars on the stadium, for sort of a classic look. All of the video I have seen of the renos have been inside, and look pretty good. Wonder if they will be able to stay on budget? Since it is private money, I bet they will or very close. Cost seem to balloon more when public money is involved. So Rogers is spending $300 million on renovations. Can you imagine how their radio operations across Canada would improve if they spent maybe $15 or $20 million in new money, and put it into staff and programming? They have the money, but like Bell and Corus are putting the cash in other places.

Glen Warren · July 31, 2022 8:43 am

Dale Patterson wrote:
I hope they give it a "retro" look.

maybe they could install a bronze statue of J.P. Ricciardi

cash · July 28, 2023 8:58 am

Toronto Blue Jays unveil new Rogers Centre renovation plans for 100 level
https://ca.yahoo.com/sports/news/toronto-blue-jays-unveil-rogers-150049605.html

YMCA · July 28, 2023 10:55 am

Media Observer wrote:
a lack of any drainage system under the playing surface.

Little known fact: there are two 72-inch water mains beneath the playing surface. If one of those ever breaks, within minutes we will have the world's largest soup bowl.