More pics from my June trip to Camden Yards in Baltimore...
Jonathan Papelbon's about to throw a heater to close the game for the Sox...
The scoreboard at the end of the game. The board had really good presentation, especially after the sun went down. When an Oriole player produces a hit, the "H" in THE SUN flashes. Likewise, the E flashes when an error is committed.
Game MVP J.D. Drew is down on the field talking to Heidi Watney, clubhouse reporter for NESN. As you can see, mostly Sox fans nearby.
The surprising thing about Camden was the level of hard-core Orioles fans. The Orioles haven't been competitive for a very long time, and yet, their fans showed up to root for them, even when the Sox were up 4-0. In LA, people would leave early. On the East Coast, that's apparently a foreign concept. When Red Sox fans would say "Let's go Red Sox, let's go!", Orioles fans would immediately counter with an Orioles cheer.
For that atmosphere, and the amenities, Camden Yards is easily my number 2 park in the majors. So what stops it from #1? Fenway has the history that Camden tries to emulate. Also, the Orioles' history since Camden opened has been anything but illustrious. Here is the updated list:
1) Fenway Park, Boston MA
2) Camden Yards, Baltimore MD
3) Petco Park, San Diego CA
4) Chase Field, Phoenix AZ
5) Safeco Field, Seattle WA
6) Angels Stadium, Anaheim CA
7) Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles CA
8) Old Yankee Stadium, New York NY
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