PHOENIX (AZFamily) \u2014 Chase Field features a new sound system, new roof cables and new food items for the Arizona Diamondbacks home opener against the Detroit Tigers.<\/p>\n
The new giant scoreboard in center field is getting attention from fans. The 9,600-square-foot video board is 52% larger than the old scoreboard.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe scoreboard is cool. I was here for first two spring training games here. It\u2019s really big and exciting and a lot of information on board. You really have to pay attention to the big board. It\u2019s exciting,\u201d said Gary Carnell, a Diamondbacks season-ticket holder.<\/p>\n
Fans showed up hours before game time to see the upgrades and buy new hats, shirts and jerseys at the team shop.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt should be a national holiday, Opening Day. Everything should shut down. Everybody should come to the ballpark and support their local team,\u201d said Cindy Fordyce, a Diamondbacks season-ticket holder.<\/p>\n
LED ribbon boards create viewing issues<\/p>\n
New LED ribbon scoreboards that run around the upper levels partially obstruct the view of the field in a couple of areas.<\/p>\n
Team officials said they were not aware of this when the video boards were installed, but are working with season-ticket holders who want new seats or refunds.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor some fans, the seats may be a partially obstructed view, but I clearly understand they previously were not and apologize. We had a similar situation years ago on the suite level when we first built its ribbon,\u201d said Derrick Hall, D-backs president, CEO and general partner.<\/p>\n
The Diamondbacks lost three straight games to the Los Angeles Dodgers to start the season, but fans said it\u2019s a long season and the team can turn things around starting with the home opener.<\/p>\n
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