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Yankees' New Stadium Takes a Bow

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(Newser) – Players and fans checked out the new Yankee Stadium for the first time today, and they liked what they saw. "Wow! I'm in love," one fan who said he opposed the new ballpark told the New York Post. "They did a fantastic job." The $1.5 billion facility officially opens tomorrow with an exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs. See a slideshow of the new park at left.

Yankees fans Sonny Gutic, left, and Jared Fritch look at the facade outside Gate 4 of the new Yankee Stadium before the team's public workout today in the Bronx.
Yankees fans Sonny Gutic, left, and Jared Fritch look at the facade outside Gate 4 of the new Yankee Stadium before the team's public workout today in the Bronx.   (AP Photo)
The New Yorker's March 30 cover features both stadiums being unwrapped.
The New Yorker's March 30 cover features both stadiums being unwrapped.   (New Yorker)
Yankees players jog in the outfield at the start of their workout today at the new Yankee Stadium. The Cubs visit the Bronx for the inaugural game at the new $1.5 billion park tomorrow.
Yankees players jog in the outfield at the start of their workout today at the new Yankee Stadium. The Cubs visit the Bronx for the inaugural game at the new $1.5 billion park tomorrow.   (AP Photo)
Johnny Damon takes a cut before batting practice today at Yankee Stadium. The workout was the team's first at the new stadium.
Johnny Damon takes a cut before batting practice today at Yankee Stadium. The workout was the team's first at the new stadium.   (AP Photo)
Matthew Spatucci, left, 9, and his brother Steven, 13, of Pequannock, NJ, watch the New York Yankees work out today at the new Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
Matthew Spatucci, left, 9, and his brother Steven, 13, of Pequannock, NJ, watch the New York Yankees work out today at the new Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.   (AP Photo)
Twelve-year-old JJ Lucchese, left, of Lincroft, NJ, and Scott Ungemah, 5, right, of Tinton Falls, NJ, look down the Great Hall upon entering the New Yankee Stadium today in the Bronx.
Twelve-year-old JJ Lucchese, left, of Lincroft, NJ, and Scott Ungemah, 5, right, of Tinton Falls, NJ, look down the Great Hall upon entering the New Yankee Stadium today in the Bronx.   (AP Photo)
Larry Paquette of White Plains, NY, takes a photo of his son Greg Sullivan and grandson Brendan Sullivan, 5, in the left field bleachers today at the new Yankee Stadium.
Larry Paquette of White Plains, NY, takes a photo of his son Greg Sullivan and grandson Brendan Sullivan, 5, in the left field bleachers today at the new Yankee Stadium.   (AP Photo)
Seats at the new Yankee Stadium. Less than a year after the recession began to crack the seemingly impregnable world of professional sports, the team opens its new $1.5 billion park tomorrow.
Seats at the new Yankee Stadium. Less than a year after the recession began to crack the seemingly impregnable world of professional sports, the team opens its new $1.5 billion park tomorrow.   (AP Photo)
Players warm up today at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. The workout was the first inside the Yankees' new stadium, which opens with an exhibition game against the Cubs tomorrow.
Players warm up today at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. The workout was the first inside the Yankees' new stadium, which opens with an exhibition game against the Cubs tomorrow.   (AP Photo)
The sun breaks through above Yankee Stadium. Photo shows the view down the third-base line toward home plate of the new $1.5 billion stadium.
The sun breaks through above Yankee Stadium. Photo shows the view down the third-base line toward home plate of the new $1.5 billion stadium.   (AP Photo)
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