We should have known Fred Wilpon would have disappointed us.  Just like his team has done each of the past two years.

Yes, Citi Field is a newer, better baseball venue than the building that once was Shea Stadium.

No, it is not baseball heaven like the Wilpons want you to believe.

In fact, Citi Field is more over-hyped than Alex Escobar.

I’d go as far to say that it is one of the biggest disappointments since “Generation K.”

Ok, well maybe that’s a little harsh.

Still, like the city in which it was built, Citi Field is too busy.  There are too many restaurants, lounges, and “amenities” and not enough common sense.

First, let me start with the “There’s not a bad seat in the house” myth.

Our season tickets are between the pitcher’s mound and first base in the Excelsior Bronze (300) level.  A great view of the infield and as long as the ball isn’t hit into the right field corner, you can see it.  Not bad for double the price I suppose.

Next, the outfield fence.  Is it me or does it look like David Patterson designed it?

The top of the fence must fit somewhere into the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle.  Can you say gimmick?

Not to mention the cockamamie depth.  It’s 408 feet in dead center, but moves back to 415 feet just a few steps to the right.  Guess the Wilpons got this great idea from Joe Robbie, I mean Pro Player, or is it Dolphins’ Stadium?

Looking for out-of-town scores?  Not on the outfield fence you don’t.  Not even above it.  Try the leftfield corner atop the upper deck.  I hope you upgraded your prescription lenses and brought a neck brace if you plan on following the other action around the Majors.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting the new Busch Stadium, built only three years ago, and I could not have been more impressed.  Simple, classy, and state-of-the-art all in one.

The difference between the Home of the Red Birds and our Metropolitans is simple.  St. Louis built a baseball park.  The Wilpons built a Coney Island-like carnival with a baseball park as the backdrop.

The Wilpons swung too hard on this one.

The good thing is that I go to games to watch baseball and not for the Stadium.  Therefore, my disappointment is minimal.

Oh, and did I mention parking?  Just know that a pre-paid permit gets you a nice spot somewhere out on College Point Blvd.