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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 12, 2014 -> 08:31 PM) Sounds strange, but I am more likely to go on a whim if I know it will be empty. but you clearly arent a casual fan.

for the casual fan, i wonder how much having an empty stadium on TV, effects their decision to go or not go. Horrible example, but how often do you walk/drive by an empty restaurant and want to go in. (again casual fan) Would it make sense, to let upper deck patrons come down to the bottom levels at some point during the game? Open up un-used tickets for re-sale for $5 or something to that effect. If you dont come by the 5th, those in the UD can purchase LD tickets for $5 to sit down there for the last 4 innings? Make a few extra $.

QUOTE (bmags @ May 12, 2014 -> 08:11 PM) I would never, ever go to a game if it were in sw suburbs. I love where sox stadium is. It has 2 major CTA train lines. It is right off of a major highway. It also has metra stops directly along it's route. I understand the criticism of "not enough stuff to do around park" but if it's that the stadium is hard to get to you aren't going to fix that going to the suburbs. I used to live in the City. Over by UIC and then up north. Getting to games was a breeze and went to a lot. Now that I'm out in Geneva, driving to/from the Cell is a bi*ch. Especially for weekday night games. Wonder how many fans dont go for similar reasons as I do.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ May 12, 2014 -> 08:03 PM) I gave mine away, but then, I also think that those tickets were not included in paid attendance totals. i never used mine either. Was going to go on Sunday the 27th with my 3 year old, but the weather was pretty bad.

not that it matters, but do you think attendance would be higher if the ballpark would have been built in the SW suburbs instead? Orland Park/Lemont area?

Have you ever read how reinsdorf made his money originally?

Just put lindstrom in so he can blow it and I can go to bed

Is konerko still eligible

Lindstrom is just a heart attack each time he's out there. I think in 10 outings he's got 3 blown saves, a loss (should be 2) and in other outings has just gotten plain lucky. (Detroit game where Abreu caught that hard line out to save the game due to positioning) Who's closing in Charlotte these days?

Guessing Daniel Webb?

Thanks. I'm just wondering how my 3 year old would do here. Sitting thru a game and then waiting in a long line to run the bases may not go over well. (if its a long line??)

Im thinking about going on a Sunday here this month. Would love to get your experiences on running the bases afterwards. How crazy is it? Is the line an hour long?? Can anyone run? Thanks.

QUOTE (flavum @ Apr 7, 2014 -> 04:42 PM) So what kind of gift do you think Paulie will get from the Rockies? well they did just legalize it.....

QUOTE (scs787 @ Apr 3, 2014 -> 04:05 PM) I really think the plan is just start ADA 5 days a week, boost up his trade value, then trade him at the deadline. You're gonna get a lot more value for a full time player vs platooning the 2 and trying to trade one. Zero problem with this if that's the case. I'm thinking, they are stalling this year out. Knowing that Konerko and Dunn aren't on this team next year, Viciedo is a perfect DH with De Aza as the full time LF. So this year, its going to be messy, but next year will open up.

A sampling of their current naming rights stadiums... BMO Field in Toronto BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford BMO Harris Bradley Center in Milwaukee

bmo harris bank bank on it.. no pun intended

I'd vote for Arizona being the wtf state. Sheriff joe Immigration law Anti gay law Gabby giffords incident Gov brewer From an outsiders perspective I feel like there are two Arizonans. The life longers who feel that "their" state is under attack and the new Arizona. (Immigrants, snow birds, younger folks) who just can't get along.

So Jim Thome is eligible for the Hall of Fame in 2018. After seeing Greg Maddux and Tony LaRussa go in without a lead team affiliation (no hat), wondering what you think Jim Thome would do if elected? MVP's (4) Times in the Top 15 with Cleveland (1) Time in the Top 15 with Chicago All Star (3) Times with Cleveland (1) Time with Philadelphia (1) Time with Chicago Silver Slugger (1) Time with Cleveland Home Run Title (1) Time with Philadelphia Service Time (13) years with Cleveland (12) years (some partial) with other teams So clearly his best years were with Cleveland, but had some good, solid "add-on's" post Indians.

in recent memory, has a trade like this occurred so late in the process? I can't seem to recall a Spring Training move that was of significance like this would be.

But tik~tok spring training starts here soon. Seems like a few log jams in the roster? What am I missing? 4 starting outfielders- eaton, Garcia, viciedo and de Aza. What's going on here? 3 man rotation at 1b/dh- Dunn, konerko, Abreu 3b- Davidson, Gillespie and keplinger? Is Davidson going to AAA? Is De Aza really getting benched? Seems like a big contract for a 4th outfielder. Who is the starting 3b? Guessing Kepp is the utility IF since he can play all 4 infield positions? Sorry if this has been covered in other threads. Kind of checked out for a bit.

Went last year. Tons of fun. Stayed at the Phoenician which is a gorgeous place. Ran into Rodman at 8am. That guy's a trip. Went to two games. The dodgers vs sox night game that was previously discussed. Was a total s*** storm. Dodgers fans are the worst. Then went to the day game the next day which was much calmer. I'd suggest getting tickets in advance. Especially if you want to get autographs. I did that in advane and got front row tickets for that day game. Guys are pretty open to signing. Go to the Phoenician and just check out their cactus garden. It's pretty neat. Old town Scottsdale is petty neat too. Lots of unique stores and restaurants. A few years prior I went and checked out some road stadiums too. I'd suggest switching it up.

I know the pitching coach for the Schaumburg Boomers, maybe I can get him a tryout.

Wondering who should take Addison's place??

For those who don't know here's some background on how taxes are calculated and paid. http://articles.latimes.com/2009/apr/12/sports/sp-jock-tax12

And don't they take the leftovers to soxfest each year too?