FANALYTICS: A Fanalytic look at Marlins Park

"On your first visit to a new ballpark, you don't go for the game; you go for the experience." Author unknown; if nobody steps up, I said it

I visited my daughter at University of Miami last week and took her to a ballgame at the new Marlins Park. While I do agree with the above statement, I couldn't help looking for "things." It's the curse of the fantasy leaguer. Besides, my Ricky Nolasco was on the mound. Justina would have to cut her dad some slack.

It was an afternoon game and the roof was closed despite it being a cloudy day with temps in the 70s. That was okay; it kept us from having to deal with the south Florida climate of "perpetually moist." I'm being kind.

Frankly, I had only ever been to one game at the old stadium....

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