Unless you're counting Randy Levine late last spring. But I'm not sure he counts as "the club" and I doubt he was "officially authorized to speak for it". We've heard that the club has not been happy with him making public statements about the stadium in the past.
Stadium Discussion
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Yeah I wouldn't count Levine. I'd limit this circle to Sims, Patricof, Soriano or an official club press release. That Soriano apparently said this is then, IMO, slightly more solid and interesting than anything we've gotten before. Still a ways away from real.
With SoupNotInNYC I feel we are much more in the dark than before. Still very appreciative of the work
SoupInNYC put into his research, especially as a passion project. Makes the whole thing seem even more endless without him.
SoupInNYC put into his research, especially as a passion project. Makes the whole thing seem even more endless without him.
To be honest, since leaving NYC, there's only been one meeting that I have wanted to attend that I haven't been able to, and nothing was stated on that agenda as going to have any relevant information (the amount of time I've spent attending meetings where there has been absolutely zero stadium related info is quite high).With SoupNotInNYC I feel we are much more in the dark than before. Still very appreciative of the work
I checked the Sports Business Journal and there was a clip on there from a panel discussion Soriano was on, but it was only 6:24 long and the subject of a stadium wasn't on it. Nothing new on the SBJ YouTube page yet.
For him to say something like that is pretty encouraging, though. That's basically straight from the top. I don't think he'd stick his neck out like that unless negotiations were in the very late stages.
For him to say something like that is pretty encouraging, though. That's basically straight from the top. I don't think he'd stick his neck out like that unless negotiations were in the very late stages.
I think it’s worth noting that when the club gives updates through publications like the Athletic or ESPN they’re talking to fans. When they do it through SBJ they’re talking to potential investors. I don’t think it means much, but again I think it’s something that is worth noting.
Sooo . . . are we cozying up to our friends in Queens?
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After tonight I am sold. Just build it at Willets. Queens crowds>Bronx crowds. And I say this as a Brooklynite/Upstater
Also in the meantime, Citi Field just feels like such a better venue for them. Great atmosphere tonight, it really sounded good on TV.
Think Harlem River Yards is still in play, but momentum definitely seems to be towards Willets Point.
I know public transportation is an absolute must, but I also love the idea of having a parking lot where people can tailgate. That adds a lot to the whole experience. Yankee Stadium obviously doesn't offer that which makes Citi Field a better place for match in my book.
I emailed my rep saying how awesome Citi is and how much better Armark is vs legends management. Everyone else should too...
Strongly Agree. As my mother said about the Pitchside/Legends suite/buffer experience at Citi Field "this food is terrible."
