Monday, November 13, 2006
Mets break ground on CitiField
The New York Mets broke ground Sunday on CitiField, the replacement to dillapidated Shea Stadium. The $800 million dollar stadium will be located adjacent to Shea Stadium. Designs plan for a venue similar to Ebbets Field. Plans call for the stadium to be ready by opening day of the 2009 season. The sponsorship by Citibank will provide an average of $20 million per year for 20 years.
