It was really important to us to be excited about where we're going in 2000. We didn't want to be in a holding pattern. I feel very good right know about where we're headed with every part of the organization. When the official announcement came last September that Miller Park would open a year late, Jenkins began making plans for getting the old ballpark in the best shape possible for one last dance. He was pleased that no major repairs were needed.
People think it's falling apart, but in reality it's as solid as it can be.
That doesn't preclude the occasional water pipe from bursting or an electrical shortage from occurring. This building is not getting less expensive to operate. The scoreboard is my main concern because that's the main piece the fans rely on during a game. Many of the older wooden seats had fallen into disrepair, and Jenkins decided to install new ones despite the short-term nature of their use. Some of those seats have been there a very long time.