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I went to see Belmont and Vanderbilt play there last week and considering the place is 32 years old, it looks GREAT. The concession stand was much better than it had been and there's an actual concession company running it. (Hopefully there won't be anymore 1st game of the homestand "Sorry we're out of hotdogs" nights now that the inept former owners aren't in charge!) I didn't venture into the restrooms, but those who went to the open house Saturday were impressed with the improvements. The new owners have made good on everything they've promised, plus some, which is something the fans aren't used to thanks to the previous owners. I hope those who have quit coming out will at least give them a chance. I am ready for the opener Thursday night.

The bathrooms are being upgraded as well as the concession stands. One of the screens on the scoreboard is being replaced, several seats are being replaced and a new sound system was/is being added. The exterior of the place has also been painted and looks MUCH better. As a season ticket holder, I'm very excited about all the changes being made. The 2 best are the new seats (I know mine will be new) so I'm no longer pinched everytime I lean back and Judge Bean's BBQ is gone and Sluggers will be back in its place. 37 days til opening night!

As far as I can tell, Hopf hasn't really LEFT the Sounds. He's been in the dugout each time he's been "assigned" to Helena. I'd been wondering why he was always here even though he's assigned elsewhere.

Actually, as someone still fairly new to baseball and still learning, yes I DO come here for insight. All I know is from watching this team, especially on this most recent homestand, this team sure doesn't look as bad as their record.

I'm talking about at the Sounds stadium. It replaced Sluggers this season.

You would definately get some looks! There's a Best Western-Music Row that's not too bad (meaning as a single female, I would probably stay there) and then there's a Comfort Inn Downtown on Demonbreun that's not bad. (I have stayed there!) Both are right off Music Row and near 2 of the local "see and be seen" hotspots. There's a strip of bars on Demonbreun and a few blocks away is the area known as The Gulch. Of course, Broadway is full of touristy type places such as Tootsies and the Paradise Park-a trailor park themed place with fantastic food! 2nd Avenue is another spot for tourists. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif I'll see what I can come up with for Huntsville.

I am a season ticket holder for the Sounds and visit Huntsville frequently and neither stadium is that great. The one in Huntsville is slightly nicer though. Personally, I think my seat on the front row behing home plate is the best seat in the house, but that's just because I don't like having to watch for the ball as often. It's usually pretty easy to get a seat in whatever section you would want to sit in. I never see anyone tailgating before games. There's a BBQ restaurant on the 4th floor of the stadium offices, but I personally won't eat there. (It's new this season and has had 3 locations before which all failed their health inspections with scores as low as 42.) What price range are you looking for in hotels and what types of bars do you enjoy?