PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — Arizona Diamondbacks President Derrick Hall took center stage in center field Thursday for some “show and tell,” letting fans know what’s new at Chase Field for this upcoming MLB season.
“We try to provide the best fan experience when it comes to affordability, safety and cleanliness,” Hall said. “We always say, let’s find a way to win—even when we lose.”
The D-backs are coming off one of the most exciting seasons ever, with an unexpected playoff run and a trip to the World Series. So, team officials decided to step up their game as well. That includes everything from new “in-game” entertainment, fan-friendly promotions and giveaways, new concession areas, and a place to buy game-used D-backs memorabilia.
“We’re trying to upgrade everything here, especially after this past season we made it to the World Series,” said team legend Luis Gonzales. “Our fans are rejuvenated; they’re excited. Our team is excited about everything from changing the lighting, the sound, all the new food items, all the different promotions we will have this year. It all benefits our fans.”
By far, the most buzz at the ballpark is about the 40-plus new food items fans will soon sink their teeth into. A Chimichurri tri-tip, Korean Pork Belly Nachos and millionaire steak sandwich are among the expected fan favorites.
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The unique culinary creations were all invented by Chase Field head chef Stephen Tilder, who is always looking for ways to keep fans coming back for more.
“My biggest thing is, I try to find something really cool and then just say, ‘how do we make it baseball?’” Tilder said. “I have to twist something ... a nacho; I twist it 8 million ways. Anything that is a classic ballpark item is what I like to dissect and make it something no one would ever dream of.”
For more details on what’s new this season at Chase Field, visit dbacks.com.
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