Because your trusted correspondent here is such an empathetic, fair-minded sort, I can understand the mixed emotions about the new construction across the street from the Globe. The not-so-old place harbors most of the Rangers' fondest memories. Just the same, the new digs should be cool. Especially come July.
No matter which side you take in the big picture, though, this much seems unequivocal:
If there's so much as a possibility of fake grass over God's, they might as well stop hammering.
In case you missed it, Rangers officials invited a couple dozen fans to a little get-together recently to view the construction and take questions.