Near the beginning of the game, a few gulls hang out in the outfield, moving only when a ball comes near. They’ll even dive bomb a player or two, which is quite a spectacle. Come the end of the seventh inning, the gulls must send out some sort of signal. Hundreds more suddenly appear and fly into the stands to pick up all the dropped hot dogs, peanuts, and other morsels.

But the seagulls aren’t the problem. The problem is the stadium itself. First, it is facing the absolute worst direction for a Spring Training ballpark, south and west. Nearly everyone is in the sun at some point in the game, and most people will have the sun in their face for at least half the game. Second, the stadium is cement. They didn’t bother painting it for some reason. Maybe they were cutting costs. However, this stadium was built in 1976. There must have been some money available for paint at some point during the past 29 years. One coat of paint couldn’t cost that much.

Third, the souvenirs and concessions are the least inspiring of any in Florida. There is nothing here that can’t be found anyplace else.

The best reasons for coming to a game at Al Lang Field are to collect autographs and to see the marquee teams that come in to play the Devil Rays. Unlike at most other Spring Training ballparks, ticket availability for games with marquee teams is virtually guaranteed here.

Back To Chapter Contents

	Web theotherorlando.com

IF YOU FIND THIS WEB SITE HELPFUL, PLEASE CONSIDER
PURCHASING OUR BOOKS! THANKS.

The Intrepid Traveler
POB 531, Branford, CT 06405
(203) 469-0214
Copyright © 2001-2008. All rights reserved.