soxfan18

This is very reassuring. While there was room for 2, my worry was that with the Sox dragging their feet, maybe Related would say screw it and put the soccer stadium in the middle of the property and leave them out.

https://dearchicago.com/ Today, we’re proud to announce our plans for a new, privately funded, soccer-specific stadium and entertainment district at Roosevelt and the river. We expect to open in Spring 2028. This new home for the Chicago Fire Football Club will anchor the city’s future 78th neighborhood and serve as a catalyst for job creation, economic development and vibrant community life.

If you thought the Sox were irrelevant now, go ahead and move them to the south suburbs. Absolutely brutal idea, and that's coming from someone who grew up 5 miles from the venue.

I was talking about the ballpark, not Soldier Field. Also, why are you quoting something from 2 months ago?

None of this probably matters by the time the next owners are in charge.

The bar is so low. 4 postseason appearances (2020 excluded) since the 3 division format began 30 years ago, so 8 trips to the LDS in 30 years, to make it even in the current format, would have to be considered dramatic improvement. That said, it's about process more than results. The Mets don't have a ton to show for in the Cohen era, but they have reasons to be excited. Indicators of 'success' beyond W/L I'm hoping to see from new ownership: 1) New Ballpark 2) Top 10 payroll regularly 3) Major player in FA 4) Vastly improved minor league development I just wanna be excited again, damnit!

They bought up their shares a few years ago. https://www.chicagobusiness.com/consumer-products/more-reinsdorfs-want-stake-sox

The Rangers have only ever played in Arlington (unless you count the time they were named the Washington Senators).

You said it's "because of the tax hit if he sells while alive." Now it's all about ego. Make up your fucking mind.

He can still give up control without selling his stake to lessen the tax burden. The same thing happened when the Orioles were sold.

They're just buying time until the CBA expires. Don't expect any big investment in the roster next offseason, either.

For real. You act like because he didn't build in Hinsdale or Burr Ridge that he doesn't want to own a south side team. GMAFB

What free stadium in Nashville? Their government has said they have no money to give, they spent everything on the Titans new stadium. They're not moving to Nashville, let's get that idea out of our collective heads.

I can't get over how bad these are, if real. Just a total copout by the SOX and Nike. We're supposed to be celebrating the 125th anniversary of a charter AL franchise, and you're going to put out this garbage copying another team in town. Unacceptable.

There's a lot more up here than you might think. Doesn't matter, though, this is never gonna happen.

Looks like he was there in the 2nd, as well. https://x.com/CHSN_WhiteSox/status/1905360257032855973?t=qqDBamqMyLwsthFuEmqugw&s=19

I checked back and it was the 5th inning. MLB.tv won't let me screenshot, just shows a black screen, but if you have it and can watch it back he walks in at 1:18:49. He's in a white shirt and has a child with him. I know what he looks like but didn't know he had such a big gut, lol.

Yeah, sat down in the front row of the scout seats for less than a half inning.

Look who just sat down right behind the plate.

Plenty of direct streaming options available for those who want to fork over $20/mo.

They still lose money since they collect no rent when the team doesn't draw. The agreement also guarantees the state will pay for upgrades if they fall into the bottom 3rd of baseball in something, that's why the state had to pay for a new videoboard. It's a shitty deal for the state, that's not debatable.

And? Times have changed.

This is such a tired, lazy argument. It's a high of 53. 8 days later, the Cubs open to a high of 52. 7 days after that, it's a high of 46. I'll never forget 2020, the day that would've been the 1st Saturday home game was beautiful, I was so depressed to not be there. A week later...snow. 2 years ago, the Sox played Baltimore on 4/15 and my wife and I got sunburned in the bleachers. A week later, they were freezing their asses off on the north side. Chicago weather is unpredictable, waiting a week for the home opener is pointless. Waiting 2 weeks is pointless, too, and the league would never do that and risk a team being 2-10 or something for their home opener.

Terrible, if true. At least the hat would hopefully be better, not a fan of the CHI hat.