Ballpark Orlando - Home of the Orlando Stingrays

Padavona · 06-04-2003, 11:40 PM

In 2002 new ownership purchased the often talented yet financially burdened Montreal Expos, subsequently moving them south to Orlando Florida. Central Florida fans were starved for a winner after suffering through the debacle known as the Devil Rays.

Enter the Stingrays. With the financial stability provided by the vibrant and growing central peninsula populace, management developed the best scouting and minor league system in the NL East and built from the ground up. The rise culminated in 2008 when the Stingrays defeated the Boston Red Sox in 7 games to win the world series. In 2009 the team is on pace to win 110 games and defend their title.

Ballpark Orlando is a beautiful stadium, a throw back to days gone by. It looks strangely similar to Camden Yards. The Orlando skyline lays beyond a huge lake which borders the stadium outfield. Torii Hunter nearly drowned after leaping over the centerfield wall to make a spectacular catch. At least he was rescued before the alligators noticed him.

Andy · 06-04-2003, 11:43 PM

Looks good, I really like the lake

Eugene Church · 06-05-2003, 01:25 AM

This is great...the skyline and lake are really special...Now I only need about 49 more stadiums for my alltime allstar leagues.

Eugene Church · 06-05-2003, 01:28 AM

Have you created any other stadiums?

If so, where can we download them?

Padavona · 06-05-2003, 12:39 PM

Eugene,

I have a few more, but none of which I am nearly as happy with as Orlando. I will upload them in subsequent posts.

I haven't worked much with creating stadiums and actually this one took a long time to put together because I needed an appropriate skyline for Orlando.

I mistankingly mentioned Camden in my post. This park is actually a partial of Jacobs Field, with bits and pieces removed to emphasize the other image.

drprestwood · 06-05-2003, 01:59 PM

You sure you didn't use some Camden? I mean, between "Legg Mason," David Segui and the dugout saying "Home of the Baltimore Orioles"...just a hunch.

Padavona · 06-05-2003, 02:06 PM

Didn't the Orioles move to Jacobs Field, lol? Woops. Thanks for pointing that out, yes it is indeed Camden.

hookman · 06-09-2003, 12:08 PM

Ah, so THIS is what Camden Yards would look like without the Warehouse and a few blocks closer to the Inner Harbor!

Good job!

Karl Marx · 06-13-2003, 12:24 AM

Yeah and in Typical Florida fashion you built the damn thing on the water!! You should have built it closer to Disney maybe Sea World... how about I drive in the background?

bsbll_n_mn · 06-13-2003, 10:39 AM

another FLORIDA TEAM!?!?!? don't they have enough teams already?

no......just kidding......great stadium

jaxmagicman · 06-13-2003, 04:41 PM

That is a great stadium picture. Lake Eola in the background what a Perfect spot. Seeing that picture reminds me of my childhood days going to Lake Eola to watch firework celebrations on the fourth of July.

06-04-2003, 11:40 PM	#1
Padavona Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 22	Ballpark Orlando - Home of the Orlando Stingrays In 2002 new ownership purchased the often talented yet financially burdened Montreal Expos, subsequently moving them south to Orlando Florida. Central Florida fans were starved for a winner after suffering through the debacle known as the Devil Rays. Enter the Stingrays. With the financial stability provided by the vibrant and growing central peninsula populace, management developed the best scouting and minor league system in the NL East and built from the ground up. The rise culminated in 2008 when the Stingrays defeated the Boston Red Sox in 7 games to win the world series. In 2009 the team is on pace to win 110 games and defend their title. Ballpark Orlando is a beautiful stadium, a throw back to days gone by. It looks strangely similar to Camden Yards. The Orlando skyline lays beyond a huge lake which borders the stadium outfield. Torii Hunter nearly drowned after leaping over the centerfield wall to make a spectacular catch. At least he was rescued before the alligators noticed him. Attached Images

06-09-2003, 12:08 PM	#8
hookman Bat Boy Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 19	Ah, so THIS is what Camden Yards would look like without the Warehouse and a few blocks closer to the Inner Harbor! Good job! __________________ Baltimore Orioles GM - S3BL If the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off.

06-13-2003, 12:24 AM	#9
Karl Marx Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 213	Yeah and in Typical Florida fashion you built the damn thing on the water!! You should have built it closer to Disney maybe Sea World... how about I drive in the background? __________________ "The art of remembering and forgetting will also insure against sticking fast in some relationship of life, and make possible the realization of a complete freedom." Kierkegaard

06-13-2003, 04:41 PM	#11
jaxmagicman Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Retired defloration-maker living in Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 7,801	That is a great stadium picture. Lake Eola in the background what a Perfect spot. Seeing that picture reminds me of my childhood days going to Lake Eola to watch firework celebrations on the fourth of July. __________________ See ID Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with the permission of Minor League Baseball. All rights reserved. Last edited by jaxmagicman; 06-13-2003 at 04:45 PM.

06-04-2003, 11:43 PM	#2
Andy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 2,270	Looks good, I really like the lake

06-05-2003, 01:25 AM	#3
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,207	This is great...the skyline and lake are really special...Now I only need about 49 more stadiums for my alltime allstar leagues.

06-05-2003, 01:28 AM	#4
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,207	Have you created any other stadiums? If so, where can we download them?

06-05-2003, 12:39 PM	#5
Padavona Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 22	Eugene, I have a few more, but none of which I am nearly as happy with as Orlando. I will upload them in subsequent posts. I haven't worked much with creating stadiums and actually this one took a long time to put together because I needed an appropriate skyline for Orlando. I mistankingly mentioned Camden in my post. This park is actually a partial of Jacobs Field, with bits and pieces removed to emphasize the other image.

06-05-2003, 01:59 PM	#6
drprestwood All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,501	You sure you didn't use some Camden? I mean, between "Legg Mason," David Segui and the dugout saying "Home of the Baltimore Orioles"...just a hunch.

06-05-2003, 02:06 PM	#7
Padavona Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 22	Didn't the Orioles move to Jacobs Field, lol? Woops. Thanks for pointing that out, yes it is indeed Camden.

06-13-2003, 10:39 AM	#10
bsbll_n_mn Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 593	another FLORIDA TEAM!?!?!? don't they have enough teams already? no......just kidding......great stadium