Turner Field getting monster video scoreboard
The Atlanta Braves may be on a strict budget as far as their payroll goes but they’re sparing no expense in renovating Turner Field this winter. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported that more than $15 million worth of improvements are being made to the stadium this offseason. The most significant change is a $12-million high-definition video and information screen in center field. The screen will measure approximately 80 feet by 72 feet. The paper quotes Todd Stih of Mitsubish Electric Power Products as proclaiming the screen “will be the largest and tallest video display in any stadium in the world.” WOW! 
I can’t wait to see this in action.
After seven straight seasons of declining attendance, it’s great to see the team investing in improving the fan experience. This should go a long way to reversing that downtrend. They’ll probably recoup their investment in the scoreboard through increased attendance within a couple years. Other renovations underway include an extension to the “Chop House” restaurant being built above the right field stands, a new 42-inch tall LED “ribbon” board being installed on the facing below the upper deck, and a remodeling of the 755 Club. Officials are also considering building a $3 million theme park based on the Cartoon Network near the entry plaza. Th-th-th-that’s all folks!
Comment by Bob Clark — Jan 16, 2005 @ 9:07 am
Bob,
Yes, because the scoreboards are so advanced the Braves are ultimately going to have to fork over $5 million towards the construction of them (the Atlanta-Fulton County Recreation Authority covers the rest). They apparently believe the boost in attendance will pay off in the long run (maybe allowing for larger payrolls in the future) but I agree that most fans wouldn’t mind going without a scoreboard if it meant winning a World Series championship this year!
Comment by Matthew Crowder — Jan 21, 2005 @ 10:02 pm
Hello my name is Justin Montalbano , I am 11 years old. I am on the Braves tell for my age group, my # is 1 and , I play shortstop. You are my favorite player ever, i voted for u in the alstar game.
P.S. Please wright back. 
Comment by Justin Montalbano — Jun 3, 2005 @ 10:25 am