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QUOTE (RockRaines @ Nov 22, 2010 -> 03:39 PM) Oh I know, just saying that would be the most likely place IMO. I think their best bet is to tear down that old s***hole and build a state of the art "vintage-themed" park in its place. Er, you guys realize, right, that the entire bleachers section is brand new? So there's no need to tear down that part of the stadium.

There is no way in hell that the Cubs are moving to Naperville. Unless Ricketts uses that threat as leverage to get state financing for a new park. And wouldn't that ring familiar?

It's both. It's the fact that it's in a neighborhood surrounded by rooftops, next to the el, with the chain link fences in the outfield, the old scoreboard and of course the ivy. And those bleachers. It's a piece of history. So of course if you stuck in in the middle of a field in Schaumburg--what would be the point? You might as well build anew if it's out there. Point being: if they were to take it out of Wrigleyville and build it anywhere but right on the lake, it would lose all its tourist/casual fan value. Also don't forget that the location means you're just steps away from dozens of bars and restaurants for before or after the game. Another argument for why it wouldn't survive like that elsewhere. As opposed to the Cell, where you step outside and your choices are either Cork n' Kerry (now) or hoofing it over to Halsted. Although, at the Cell you can tailgate whereas with Wrigley that's impossible.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 18, 2010 -> 03:25 PM) Very few replays are ever shown at The Cell. Especially anything controversial. Mostly what's up there is trivia, stats, and silly inning break games. I agree, you're right. The only thing you missed though is the opening montage before the players take the field, which I love. Other than that, I really have no use for the video screen. You're right they don't replay questionable calls like they do in football.

They've made it 100+ years without 'em. Although I like the "put them on the rooftops" idea. That I could live with.

Wrigley is a Chicago icon. It should go nowhere. I live in Lakeview. Don't like the Cubs, but it's a part of Chicago history. Ultimately I think what you do is keep the outfield bleachers (which are new anyway) and rebuild the other 2/3s of the stadium. Keep the old sign out front, keep the old-school scoreboard. It's just so retarded that some people want to turn it into a modern park with video screens and all that kind of stuff. That's not the appeal of it. BTW you may hate it as a baseball park but it certainly is a kickass concert venue; saw the Police there a few years back.

I'm not sure I want any more big-bucks, past-their-prime players (e.g., Manny Ramirez) for rentals.

FAIL. Talk about "If it ain't broke." So the big replacement is... the Sox logo? Wow. So do they really think we're all going to run out and buy the new one because they changed it? Why do something so stupid?

It has been fun watching Alexei get better and better.

But isn't there sort of an informal rule that once a team adopts a song, it's forever linked to them? Think of the Pirates back in the 70s with "We Are Family." Or the Hawks with "Chelsea Dagger." Guess not.

Wait, what? A team can trade their manager?

Can't teams get their own new theme songs? I understand he's from S.F., but come on. We made this ours in 2005. There's not enough songs out there to find a different one? Really?

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Oct 19, 2010 -> 02:19 PM) That's pretty funny. Ever since we started calling it the cell I've wanted our outfield wall to be prison bars full of the roughest inmates on earth that harass the other team and scare them to death. Especially around the other team's bullpen. The real Cell, if you will. I should write Brooks. This is my favorite idea.

I sure hope he's back as good as ever. We need him.

Hey I have nothing but respect for Vizquel after that performance this season. People forget but the moment he took over for Teahen is when the season turned around. Coincidence? Maybe. But he's a great fielder and if you're going to have a veteran, he fits the bill.

I'd like to see this team at full strength at least one more season before doing the blowup/rebuild. But yeah, it's an old story but it's a true one--it seems this entire DECADE it's been: trade away talent for big names (but never enough of them) to mix in with the no-names and experiments-in-progress and... fail. Ironically in 2005 we didn't have some huge Earth-shaking acquisition, just the opposite--a gamble on Pods and Dye. And a total gamble on Iguchi.

^This. People keep acting like our record against Minnesota is what kept us out of the playoffs this year, when (as I posted on another thread) we sucked against the division this year. We even had a losing record to Kansas City. That just won't get it done, Twins or not.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Oct 9, 2010 -> 11:32 PM) This actually from a yankee fan on one of the twins forums: Minnesota BOBs? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!! LMFAO!!!! "Have a nice winter, ladies!"

WTF is up with these guys? How do you get to the playoffs like that year after year, dominate your division, and then collapse in the playoffs?

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Oct 7, 2010 -> 03:58 PM) every major league ballpark sings "take me out to the ballgame" in the 7th inning stretch, and every team yells their name instead of "home team." What few realize is that the tradition began with the White Sox and Nancy. I did not know that! Hmph.

Since it came up, if Paulie's not coming back, who would be the leading suitors for him?

It truly is bizarre that they can dominate during the regular season and then collapse in the post. They're like the Buffalo Bills of baseball playoffs--no wait, the Minnesota Vikings. Also: seems like the Yanks are in their heads in the post like they are in ours during the regular season.

I guess I should rephrase: the ONLY good thing about the Twins advancing would be if that happens for Thome. Otherwise, kill them. Kill them all (except Thome).

Um, I'm kinda hoping Thome gets a World Series ring finally? Am I going to get strung up here for that? With Twins out, I'm kinda rooting for Texas. Don't know why. But then again, root for the Yankees? Gulp.

Thank you for the explanation.