fathom Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 QUOTE (jasonxctf @ Aug 24, 2016 -> 10:02 PM) Wow, this is f***ing sad. Some 3rd tier mortgage company/broker/business. Couldn't get Walgreens, a big time bank, airline, Fortune 500 co?? They end up with some shady mortgage broker?? Isn't this what happens when your teams consistently suck, you attendance sucks and your TV ratings suck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 QUOTE (Deadpool @ Aug 24, 2016 -> 10:03 PM) No. I mean it is an awful name, but I can't blame a team for wanting to see their park's naming rights. Just seeing a lot of people saying this is their lowest day as a Sox fan. The LaRoche reaction and Sale jersey story were way worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saufley Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Aug 24, 2016 -> 04:00 PM) I will NEVER call it that. Will always be the Cell to me Sox Park for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 24, 2016 -> 04:04 PM) Isn't this what happens when your teams consistently suck, you attendance sucks and your TV ratings suck? US Cellular was a bad sponsor, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Honestly this reminds me of the backlash Cubs received after the mascot reveal. It's been uphill for them since so there's hope for the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 They may sound like a shady mortgage company but its possible they had a substantial offer. If its helps improve the team then I am fine by it but damn this wasnt the greatest of timing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 this should help with the massive Ryan Howard contract coming this offseason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Guess Jerry couldn't get a deal done with Vagisil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Wow that's one embarrassing name for a Stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Aug 24, 2016 -> 03:55 PM) Globe Life Stadium All of them named after a product of some sort are all bad except Cincinnati Petco, Progressive, Safeco, Wrigley, Citi, Tropicana, Target, Rogers, PNC, Miller, Coors, Comerica, Citizens, Chase, Busch and AT & T They are all the same so what the hell difference does it make. They would be named something if the money was right. Also, I do not think the White Sox have anything to do with this as it is not their stadium as they lease it from the state of Illinois. I also financed through them and they were awesome. David Hochberg has got to be pissed. Those at least flow better than this. I'm never calling it that. Will always be The Cell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 One random thought. It doesn't seem to me that a guy looking to sell the team would be working on a naming rights deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Sox Park it is. QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 24, 2016 -> 04:16 PM) One random thought. It doesn't seem to me that a guy looking to sell the team would be working on a naming rights deal. Sure they would - they want to sell it eventually, and the revenue stream adds value to the franchise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 24, 2016 -> 04:18 PM) Sox Park it is. Sure they would - they want to sell it eventually, and the revenue stream adds value to the franchise. Not really. You'd think a new owner could do better than that. Chris Rongey @ChrisRongey 6m6 minutes ago If reports are accurate (approx $88 mil for 13 yrs), when adjusted for inflation, the Guaranteed Rate deal is worth exactly same as US Cell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 24, 2016 -> 04:21 PM) Not really. You'd think a new owner could do better than that. Chris Rongey @ChrisRongey 6m6 minutes ago If reports are accurate (approx $88 mil for 13 yrs), when adjusted for inflation, the Guaranteed Rate deal is worth exactly same as US Cell. So they did this for what reason? To piss the fans off? Sounds about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 US Cellular doesnt even offer plans in the midwest. I am sure they were no longer interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shysocks Posted August 24, 2016 Author Share Posted August 24, 2016 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 24, 2016 -> 04:26 PM) So they did this for what reason? To piss the fans off? Sounds about right. Yeah man, that's why they did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chitownsportsfan Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 QUOTE (shysocks @ Aug 24, 2016 -> 04:27 PM) Yeah man, that's why they did it. Obviously I was being sarcastic but I mean at a certain point as a fan you just say "come the f*** on man". As others have said this isn't even first or second most embarrassing thing that has happened this year. Thanks to Chris Sale and Adam Laroche this is only the 3rd most stupid thing. I can only express my frustrations via a message board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 QUOTE (chitownsportsfan @ Aug 24, 2016 -> 04:31 PM) Obviously I was being sarcastic but I mean at a certain point as a fan you just say "come the f*** on man". As others have said this isn't even first or second most embarrassing thing that has happened this year. Thanks to Chris Sale and Adam Laroche this is only the 3rd most stupid thing. I can only express my frustrations via a message board. I feel like we missed an opportunity with Great Clips Stadium. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 QUOTE (shipps @ Aug 24, 2016 -> 04:27 PM) US Cellular doesnt even offer plans in the midwest. I am sure they were no longer interested. Sure. It is obvious they were in the market for a new name, but the results are all around disappointing. The deal isn't that impressive, and it sure isn't a very impressive company. What this really does is scare me for their next TV contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thad Bosley Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Whether it be how it came into existence, it's original construction, it's location, or it's naming rights, that ball park has been cursed since Day One. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Leave it to Taco Burrito King to come up short once again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn12 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 It's Comiskey...always will be Comiskey to me, and all I'll ever call it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 QUOTE (jasonxctf @ Aug 24, 2016 -> 03:02 PM) Wow, this is f***ing sad. Some 3rd tier mortgage company/broker/business. Couldn't get Walgreens, a big time bank, airline, Fortune 500 co?? They end up with some shady mortgage broker?? perhaps that says something about the Sox relevance in their own market. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Aug 24, 2016 -> 04:39 PM) perhaps that says something about the Sox relevance in their own market. Mark That is exactly what it is saying. The Cubs are getting their own network due to their fanbase, we are getting Guaranteed Rate Field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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