Comerica Park Review

I first travelled with the Mop-up Duty boys to Comerica in 2002 on the way back from Chicago after seeing the friendly confines of Wrigley Field.  It was 3 years after the ballpark had opened in 1999 and the Tigers were a terrible team that season, going 55-106.  We saw them in early August - August 5th, 2002 to be specific.  I remember not expecting much, but for a city that looks like the aftermath of a nuclear holocaust, Comerica Park is its crown jewel. We were able to buy a ticket for $9 that came with a Pepsi and a slice of pizza and stroll right behind home plate to sit and take in the game.  It was John Lackey’s first ever start but what had us raving was the movement on reliever Scott Schoeneweis’ pitches, not to mention Troy Percival.  It was after being at a game Comerica Park that I really realized how I was being short-changed on the baseball experience when watching games at the SkyDome. I’ve been a few times since then but never with a Ballpark Revie...