A grand entrance to the ballpark. And then sit back and watch people's jaws hit the floor. All of these new parks are something to behold, but some don't flatter themselves enough. Well-done to you, too, Atlanta. One disappointing thing about Camden Yards is how little there is in the way of murals, photos and sculpture.
Fans see subtle and beautiful works that feel like baseball.
Every kid in Seattle will someday have his or her picture taken in front of Gerard Tsutakawa's huge bronze catcher's mitt. Denver, Texas and Phoenix also did well with murals, sculpture and other art. Connect with history. Once again, Camden Yards came up woefully short, especially for a franchise with such a great past. The warehouse is way cool, of course, but it has nothing to do with Brooks and Frank Robinson and Jim Palmer.