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Originally Posted by Elkyiv
I don't follow baseball, but can someone explain why the Red Sox are content with having a 100+ year park to play in and there doesn't seem to be a threat of relocation? What is the reason the Saddledome can't be a hockey version of Fenway Park?
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Fenway Park is an iconic landmark recognized as being part of the history and tradition of the game. The facility has been renovated a number of times, including this past year, with hope of extending its lifespan out another few decades, but even the most diehard fans recognize Fenway is coming to an end. The Saddledome is a dump and structurally unsound. It is literally falling apart and cannot be renovated without massive cost. There is no history or tradition behind the Saddledome. The closest comparison to what you're talking about would be the Forum in Montreal, and that facility was replaced for all the reasons the Saddledome needs to be replaced.