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Rotating the field would be a huge undertaking. There are deep cutouts in the concrete floor for the infield dirt and pitchers mound (in fact the pitchers mound is on a hydraulic lift which would have to be removed at minimum or possibly relocated if they intend to have the mound on a lift in the new config).

I think there are lots of other things that can be done to improve the stadium before even entertaining the thought of rotating the field.
 
I don't really see what the value of rotating it would be anyways...as ballparks go the viewing angles are pretty superb as is.
 
I'm not so sure I'd use the word "superb". There are some bad sight lines. But I think in this scenario, the main draw would be the CN Tower and surrounding buildings as the backdrop when the dome is open. As it is now, you just have this big, dark, metallic backdrop. If you could have the CN Tower and sky as your backdrop, it would be like Busch Stadium with the Gateway Arch.
 
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Had free tickets to the game last night and was reminded why I don’t go to games until they start to open the roof. Even with a decent Friday night crowd there is just no ambience or atmosphere with the roof closed. On the plus side, I discovered that Skydome wifi is strong enough to support streaming the Raptors game.
 
Woodbridge_Heights said:
Rotating the field would be a huge undertaking. There are deep cutouts in the concrete floor for the infield dirt and pitchers mound (in fact the pitchers mound is on a hydraulic lift which would have to be removed at minimum or possibly relocated if they intend to have the mound on a lift in the new config).

I think there are lots of other things that can be done to improve the stadium before even entertaining the thought of rotating the field.
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According to the article I read, the field rotation idea has actually been conceptualized by a design and engineering firm. Whether they actually go ahead with the plan depends on how much Rogers is willing to spend. Shapiro has prepared various tiers of renovations, all relative to the overall cost.

The basis of rotating the field would be to create a new CF area wherein the east end of the Dome would be opened up to connect with the rest of the CN Tower/Aquarium spaces. Some sort of new fan entrances and spaces would be created.
 
Tampa are going with a translucent roof on their new stadium - will remain an enclosed dome

https://twitter.com/RaysBaseball/status/1016750422076411904

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Keeps out the heat I guess.

What is with Florida and all these crazy new stadium projects? I feel like they always have huge government funding, beyond anywhere else.
 
The tourist dollars! Whenever I go see the Jays play in Tampa, there are far more Jays fans than Rays fans. Staff are always so friendly to us
 
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Keeps out the heat I guess.

What is with Florida and all these crazy new stadium projects? I feel like they always have huge government funding, beyond anywhere else.
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Proposed stadium's cost: $809 million, plus $83 million in "necessary infrastructure improvements," including a pedestrian bridge and new parking garage. Lenz adds, "but it's not just a ballpark - it's a community asset."
 
A giant greenhouse - nice.

I think it behooves us to remember we have a different climate. A lot of theses American stadiums are designed for a much warmer climate and won't work here.
 
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