Bad day in Grand Rapids

[Guest Mets Guy in Michigan]

The local stadium is on fire, and it's not looking good. Fifth Third Ballpark is home to the West Michigan Whitecaps, the Tigers' Midwest League - A, and about four miles from my house. We go there frequently. It's a good place run by good people, and this is so sad to see.

The Midwest League All-Star Game was scheduled to he held there this year, and Opening Day is only 99 days away. Heartbreaking. Lots of good memories there.


http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2014/01/fifth_third_ballpark_stadium_f.html#incart_river_default

Your new Met Curtis Granderson playing there.

[dinosaur jesus]

Oh god, that's awful. I've been there too, and it really is (was?) a nice place. I got to watch Jose Valentin close up, without his mustache, coaching third for the Fort Wayne TinCaps, who for some reason don't wear tin caps. I hope they can rebuild.

[TransMonk]

Cripes! That's horrible.

[Guest Mets Guy in Michigan]

Looks like about half the of the built-up part is gone, and that part was the clubhouses, concession areas, offices and suites. Team says it will rebuild what was lost. Most of the seating areas are bleachers on a concrete pad and steps, so I'm assuming they are relatively intact.