February 14, 201214 yr However, there is some risk. I know that it hard to imagine but what if the Cubs have a miracle season that year and make the playoffs. Do we really want Cubs playoff games at the Cell? That would make me sick. If I was guaranteed that the Cubs would be in last place that year and lose the majority of their games at the Cell...and we make money off of it..then I am 'All In'.
February 14, 201214 yr Have them play @ Alexian Field. It has the same dimensions of Wrigley, anyway.
February 14, 201214 yr QUOTE (robinventura23 @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 11:59 AM) Have them play @ Alexian Field. It has the same dimensions of Wrigley, anyway. Or Thillen's. Nice North side stadium. I played there.
February 14, 201214 yr I can care less. JR's a good business man so the Sox will get some significant money for it. If you read between the lines it seems like negotiations are already taking place between JR and Ricketts behind the scenes. I think it will eventually happen, it just depends on if it's 2013, 2014 or 2015. Most of the Cub fans I've talked to at work today didn't seem to mind it either.
February 14, 201214 yr One thing I can say for certain is that there would be a decent contingent of Cubs fans that would do everything possible to f*** the place up that year.
February 14, 201214 yr QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 12:31 PM) One thing I can say for certain is that there would be a decent contingent of Cubs fans that would do everything possible to f*** the place up that year. aka, make it feel like Wrigley.
February 14, 201214 yr Author aka, make it feel like Wrigley. Gosh I hope they don't trash it to the point that it reeks of urine!! :( Edited February 14, 201214 yr by SpainSOXfan09
February 14, 201214 yr I would think most of the riff-raff would stay up in Wrigleyville. Alot of the 20 somethings who live up that way that only go to the games to drink wouldn't have any interest in going to Bridgeport to watch the Cubs. I don't think it'll be a problem. You'll have your small minority of idiots but that comes with the territory of any sports team.
February 14, 201214 yr Author I would think most of the riff-raff would stay up in Wrigleyville. Alot of the 20 somethings who live up that way that only go to the games to drink wouldn't have any interest in going to Bridgeport to watch the Cubs. I don't think it'll be a problem. You'll have your small minority of idiots but that comes with the territory of any sports team. I've got a great idea. We could start a new thread once we know that they will lease the Cell for the year and nominate the best enforcers of Soxtalk to police the Cell during their home games. Yeah that could work!! :lolhitting Edited February 14, 201214 yr by SpainSOXfan09
February 14, 201214 yr QUOTE (dpd9189 @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 01:01 PM) I would think most of the riff-raff would stay up in Wrigleyville. Alot of the 20 somethings who live up that way that only go to the games to drink wouldn't have any interest in going to Bridgeport to watch the Cubs. I don't think it'll be a problem. You'll have your small minority of idiots but that comes with the territory of any sports team. A small minority of idiots? Remember, you are talking about Cub fans.
February 14, 201214 yr QUOTE (SpainSOXfan09 @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 12:54 PM) Gosh I hope they don't trash it to the point that it reeks of urine!! :( They'd get confused. No troughs.
February 14, 201214 yr QUOTE (YASNY @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 02:25 PM) A small minority of idiots? Remember, you are talking about Cub fans. Cubs fans are the small minority of idiots. The rest are just people who choose to go to Wrigley field in Cubs attire.
February 14, 201214 yr I am not really excited about this possibility. Wouldn't the extra play do damage to the field?
February 14, 201214 yr QUOTE (sunofgold @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 02:41 PM) I am not really excited about this possibility. Wouldn't the extra play do damage to the field? Roger Bossard laughs at your worries.
February 14, 201214 yr QUOTE (sunofgold @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 01:41 PM) I am not really excited about this possibility. Wouldn't the extra play do damage to the field? It very well could.
February 14, 201214 yr QUOTE (sunofgold @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 01:41 PM) I am not really excited about this possibility. Wouldn't the extra play do damage to the field? There's a reason why Roger Bossard is called "The Sodfather".
February 14, 201214 yr QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 01:43 PM) Roger Bossard laughs at your worries. Doesn't he use the off days to work on the fields. If the Cubs play on our off days, then when is he going to work on the field? Extra wear and tear, less time to work on the field and less time for it to recover (in particular the grass portions)
February 14, 201214 yr Author There's a reason why Roger Bossard is called "The Sodfather". If he's that good the Bears should hire him to fix that slop they keep putting down at "Soldier Field".
February 14, 201214 yr QUOTE (robinventura23 @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 11:59 AM) Have them play @ Alexian Field. It has the same dimensions of Wrigley, anyway. Except its capacity is 35,374 less than Wrigley.
February 14, 201214 yr Author Except its capacity is 35,374 less than Wrigley. Or for that matter they could talk to the Chicago Park District to see which large diamonds are available. CPD could use the extra cash.
February 14, 201214 yr Author This will be embarrassing for the Cubs. They will not draw squat in the Cell. It probably would be Greg but the obvious is obvious. They have to do something to that dump sooner or later, maybe sooner.
February 14, 201214 yr QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Feb 14, 2012 -> 02:24 PM) Except its capacity is 35,374 less than Wrigley. And about 5000 more baseball fans...
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