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Scroll past the one minute mark for the carnage.

The fact that nobody with power stepped up to pay for whatever conservation efforts were necessary to save gate 2 is despicable. The Yankees wanted no part, the city wanted no part, it was a bunch of dedicated New Yorkers fighting to save a bit of history without any support.

On a positive note, this whole thing can now be put to rest.  The 2010 season is about the get underway in a beautiful second-year ballpark across the street.  While we won't be able to enjoy a piece of U.S history in the vicinity, we can take solace that the kids of the Bronx will finally get their parkland back without any other delays.