UKMustangFan Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Not trying to be cute, but you can't tell a 40 year old to sit at their own risk and pay attention to the game 100%. I pay attention 10000% more than my wife and kid when we're at a game. But, are there times where I'm looking at the scoreboard or something else and I miss a pitch. All it takes is one. Hey Bob...be proactive...put the damn nets up. Or you're with your kid and he spills his snow cone all over himself and you have to look down and grab a napkin and BANG...The whole "well just pay attention" excuse is just ignorance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRCW Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 If people can sit in the best seats in the house and not be bothered by a net, then there's no reason that nets can't be extended all the way down the baselines and it be a hindrance to watching the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincySportsFan Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Or you're with your kid and he spills his snow cone all over himself and you have to look down and grab a napkin and BANG...The whole "well just pay attention" excuse is just ignorance. What about the vendors? Half the time they've got their backs turned to the field. Do they get helmets and flak jackets? I'm sure a certain BGP member would prefer the netting...especially on those hot, humid summer days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerTime Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 Cincinnati RedsVerified account @Reds #Reds to install additional netting at GABP by Opening Day in 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nees1212 Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 The players have pushed for additional netting for years, but the owners and MLB have pushed back. The main reason is they don't want to lose season ticket holders, and the commish says it would be difficult to define due to the different styles of stadiums. It all comes down to money, because the small print on the back of the ticket protects MLB. With today's technology, you would think they could make some type of thin gauge netting (fishing line) that would be less noticeable than the current netting behind home plate and provide just as much protection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcpapa Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Cincinnati RedsVerified account @Reds #Reds to install additional netting at GABP by Opening Day in 2018. Good. Hopefully will be mandatory at all MLB parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincySportsFan Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Cincinnati RedsVerified account @Reds #Reds to install additional netting at GABP by Opening Day in 2018. Good job, Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 New revenue stream for the owners? From the back you don't see the ad...I can't believe this isn't already happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00Rocket28 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 At the very minimum to the end of the dugouts. Preferably 25-30 feet farther Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumper_Dad Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 The players have pushed for additional netting for years, but the owners and MLB have pushed back. The main reason is they don't want to lose season ticket holders, and the commish says it would be difficult to define due to the different styles of stadiums. It all comes down to money, because the small print on the back of the ticket protects MLB. With today's technology, you would think they could make some type of thin gauge netting (fishing line) that would be less noticeable than the current netting behind home plate and provide just as much protection. They could use line like braided fishing line to make the nets, it would be many times smaller than the current netting material and very very strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJAlltheWay24 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 What about the vendors? Half the time they've got their backs turned to the field. Do they get helmets and flak jackets? I'm sure a certain BGP member would prefer the netting...especially on those hot, humid summer days. I do my best not to think about it. But yeah, my back is constantly to the field. When everyone reacts around me to a foul ball, I usually duck down because I have no idea where it is. 105 MPH line drive, I'm at the mercy of fate. I have had my peanut bag clipped by a line drive foul ball before. Laughed it off and joked with fans around me that they could have gotten me killed by not catching the ball. Didn't think til after how dangerous that was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJAlltheWay24 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Putting up nets will be different and I don't love it but its what is needed and what is best for the fan experience. No one needs to have their life at risk due to stubborness. After two games, the nets won't bother anyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJAlltheWay24 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Cincinnati RedsVerified account @Reds #Reds to install additional netting at GABP by Opening Day in 2018. At the very minimum to the end of the dugouts. Preferably 25-30 feet farther From listening to scuttlebutt at the ballpark last night, end of the dugout in GABP in the press release means the end closest to home plate. Which isn't much additional netting at all. I'm thinking what I was told was wrong because what is the point of that? If it is truly to the other end of the dugout, then that's definitely at least a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plantmanky Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 From listening to scuttlebutt at the ballpark last night, end of the dugout in GABP in the press release means the end closest to home plate. Which isn't much additional netting at all. I'm thinking what I was told was wrong because what is the point of that? If it is truly to the other end of the dugout, then that's definitely at least a start. If you go to the other end of the dugout, you cut out all the fan interaction with the players at the dugout. No more throwing balls up to fans coming off the field and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDeuce Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 If you go to the other end of the dugout, you cut out all the fan interaction with the players at the dugout. No more throwing balls up to fans coming off the field and such. Yeah because that should trump safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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