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In response to "Keeping in mind that I've never been to Fenway Park, I've got a question..." by David

I don't think there is a way to really "fix" it, and it's unfortunate.

Posted by TFox, Loser-est Loser (aka TFox) Apr 16 '12, 10:47

In order to enjoy Fenway, you need to really appreciate its age and history, which is different than finding sitting there enjoyable. The leg room in the seats is abysmal. Replacing them with modern seats would shrink the park's capacity too much. I don't think structurally you could build a bunch of infield upper decks without collapsing the stadium.

The only thing I could see them doing would be destroying the existing stadium along the 1st and 3rd base lines and rebuilding those stronger, and with much much taller and more expansive upper decks.

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you'd pretty much need to close it down for a season, gut the whole thing and rebuild in place. -- nm - znufrii Apr 16, 10:50 3
- I would be in favor of a "new Fenway Park" that maintained all the field dimensions, but upgraded capacity and fan experience. - TFox, Loser-est Loser Apr 16, 10:56 2
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    - either or, i guess. i don't see why they would need to replace the field. - TFox, Loser-est Loser Apr 16, 11:01

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I don't think there is a way to really "fix" it, and it's unfortunate.

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