albalfa t1_j6b49b3 wrote on January 29, 2023 at 1:46 AM

Reply to comment by 7evenPoint128 in WooSox unveil new amenities and improvements at Polar Park ahead of third season by HRJafael

Come on now. The people that own this place aren't stupid. If it is true that the ceiling is too low, I feel confidently certain it's not because they wanted to recreate Fenway so accurately that it would restrict them from major revenue opportunities.

Owners: Let's make our new ballpark so perfectly true to Fenway Park that even the loading docks can't take trucks.

Architects: You got it!

7evenPoint128 t1_j6bmtid wrote on January 29, 2023 at 4:14 AM

I'm sorry I have to ruin your faith in humanity. This is legitimately what they did.

https://www.worcestermag.com/story/news/2022/09/29/after-two-years-still-no-large-concerts-held-polar-park/8124099001/

albalfa t1_j6bvxjo wrote on January 29, 2023 at 5:37 AM

Well... Ahem. With all due humility... Respect and apologies.

It's not clear that they did that purely in adherence to Fenway Park, but it is clear that this seems to be a pretty large mistake/oversight.

Rock on, friend. 👍