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Not to sound like an old fogy, but think about this for a second.
Do we really need all the bells and whistles owners are throwing into baseball stadiums these days? When, exactly, did fans lose sight of the game itself and develop the need for something more than a hotdog and a beer to fulfill their pleasure during a visit to the ballyard?
The Yankees’ recent announcement of the stadium enhancements due for 2017 has triggered a pang for the old days, an era where the game itself was the star.