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Babe Ruth played there. Ted Williams hit home runs there. Yaz played the Wall, Fisk hit one off the pole, Boggs belted doubles, Pedro dominated and Nomar won batting crowns. Boston's Fenway Park was built in 1912, renovated in 1934 and became an American classic along the way. But the old place is ... well, old. In an era of new mallparks, Fenway faces an uncertain future.
ESPN's Peter Gammons says Fenway Park is a decaying, outdated stadium that should not be preserved. ESPN.com's Tom Farrey writes that National Historic Landmark status might actually give the Red Sox more options. ESPN's baseball analysts share their thoughts on whether Fenway should be saved. Many of our readers also shared their thoughts on the Red Sox' ballpark.
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Tuesday, Nov. 7
ESPN.com's Tom Farrey looks at the future of Fenway Park: The Red Sox have proposed a new ballpark but a citizens group is lobbying for a renovated Fenway and finding support on its side.
Wednesday, Nov. 8
ESPN.com business writer Darren Rovell investigates whether a new ballpark would lead to additional revenue to spend on player salaries. ESPN.com baseball columnist Rob Neyer gives his thoughts on Fenway.
Thursday, Nov. 9
Tom Farrey asks the question: Can Fenway actually be renovated? Farrey looks at two proposed renovation plans. Also, the architectural team led by Rolando Llanes that created a plan to renovate Fenway Park has released several drawings and photos of their vision.
Friday, Nov. 10
Opinion day. We let readers speak out on Fenway and ESPN's baseball analysts provide their opinions on whether Fenway should be saved.
Monday, Nov. 13
Is Fenway Park worth keeping? ESPN's Peter Gammons says the only people who want to preserve Fenway Park are the ones who go there the least. Gammons writes that Fenway is decaying in every way imaginable and can never compete with the new state-of-the-art ballparks being built around the country.
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