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    Default Newman Outdoor Field Net

    Went to the opening night Redhawks game and they have put a net up pretty much around the whole infield. There are large posts in front of both the 3rd base red seats and the GA bleachers that supports the new net. It is also seems higher now as it goes up to about the bottom of the suite level. I am not a fan, feels like you are watching baseball in a cage. I can't imagine what the players feel like. If you are planning on going and sitting in the the GA section be sure to get there early so you don't have to sit behind the post.

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    Default Re: Newman Outdoor Field Net

    Kind of an unnecessary evil. I was at my first game ever when the Bison played the Gophers a few years ago and someone ripped a foul down 3rd base and let's say the guys hand swelled up to the size of his face. At least it didnt hit his daughter

    I haven't seen the new set up but some nets are really good and others are crap.
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    As long as my electrical box next to the light pole out in right center isn't occupied so I can shag home runs from darryl motley, Johnny knox, Lance migueta and Chris coste...I don't care about the net

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    Get used to it. You'll see it at pretty much any place that can afford it from now on.
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    Quote Originally Posted by moosbah View Post
    Get used to it. You'll see it at pretty much any place that can afford it from now on.
    MY guess is that somewhere liabilty insurance comes in to play

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    I've been in a couple MLB parks this year. Baltimore hasn't changed their netting. Washington has extended their nets but at an angle terminating at the far end of the dugout so there are no posts or other obstructions.
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    Default Re: Newman Outdoor Field Net

    The large poles are unnecessary, most parks use thin poles or poles just at the ends or no poles at all.

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    They wouldn't have to put up nets like that if everybody would just put their phone down and watch what's happening on the field

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    Quote Originally Posted by coldspot View Post
    They wouldn't have to put up nets like that if everybody would just put their phone down and watch what's happening on the field

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    It seems that the new screen is easier to see through. There will be fewer people taken to the hospital from now on.

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