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Red Sox: On the road in American League East

By Rick McNair

Jul 20, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of the left field scoreboard showing the American League East standings prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 20, 2013; Boston, MA, USA; A general view of the left field scoreboard showing the American League East standings prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 14, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; General view of Yankee Stadium after a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays won 12-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 14, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; General view of Yankee Stadium after a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The Tampa Bay Rays won 12-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

NEW YORK

New York City has its advantages such as easy access from Boston. Drive to the hinterland in Connecticut and take the train in or just take Amtrak. Advanced fares are cheap and you can actually make it a day trip with judicious planning. I will leave the bus option on the table, but would avoid it – been there and suffered that.

Yankee Stadium is monstrous and so are the prices of the ballgame. This is similar to Fenway Park so a good seat will cost a fortune and a bad seat will cost – yes, you guessed it – a fortune. The cheaper seats in the upper decks actually have a good view. I’ve enjoyed them in the past and they will be reasonably priced.  Sorry for the contradiction, but, like Boston, most prices are quite high.

Yankee fans have – for those I have spoken with – shown little appreciation for the new replica ballpark. There is something about “mystique” that existed at the old Stadium and was simply not transferable. From my perspective, Citi Field is a nicer venue and does blend it some of the architectural segments of the old parks that call New York home.

Travel Tip: This is New York City! Anything you want is available.

RATING – B

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