Cub Fans in Texas...(or those who want to see Cubs v Rangers

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

As most of you know, the Cubs are playing the Rangers in Arlington this year. I've been in touch with a ticket rep and was thinking about buying a block of tickets for the Tuesday night game. I can save about $5 per ticket to do it this way. I'm hoping to get tickets in the Lexus level. The Lexus level seats are $45 regular price. On this level, there is a waiter service to your seats and the aisles are larger than in the regular seating areas. I have to have 20 people to do a group order. I figure I can count for five to six tickets, and if I had another 5-10 people interested, I'd probably do a group order and just unload any extras.

 

So...if any of you are planning to go to these games, contact me in the next few days so I can make a decision.

[Coach C]

Sure would like to go, but I don't think it'll work out in terms of scheduling wise as well as the funds for me.

 

I'm still waiting for them to show up in Kansas City. I thought they were going to show up this year, but alas, I'm wrong.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

This location works really well for me. My sister-in-law lives about 15 mins from that ballpark.

 

The Lexus seats are expensive, but nice. I'm probably sitting in them regardless, but if enough people wanted seats there, I could go ahead an lock them up through group sales.

[Fred Hornkohl]

Vance, count me in for a couple of ticekts.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Vance, count me in for a couple of ticekts.

 

Awesome! I'll do it.

[Abe Frohman]

Vance, I will definately be interested. I am going to check with my buddy's agent first - he said he was going to get me tickets. I'll be in touch, but you can most likely put me down for 3 or 4.

 

Good idea.

[Mephistopheles]

Texas is too damn big. I won't be able to make the trip up on a weeknight.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Texas is too damn big. I won't be able to make the trip up on a weeknight.

 

Sorry to hear that. Maybe you can meet me in Houston in August.

[Mizzou]

I'm really considering making a trip down there for at least one of those games. I'm not completely sure yet though.

[Chris]

That might be a lot of fun. I'm going to have to check my schedule.

[imb]

I'm actually taking my mom to this series, so I'll see you guys there.

 

I already bought my tickets, though.

[bhogg]

I'm taking Ryne to this series --- his first "real" Cub game.

 

My mom and dad will be there too. Hope to see you guys there.

 

When do the tix go on sale?

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I'm taking Ryne to this series --- his first "real" Cub game.

 

My mom and dad will be there too. Hope to see you guys there.

 

When do the tix go on sale?

 

I think March 1. But I've learned with the Rangers that they hold lots of tickets back in the prime areas (lower infield between dugouts and lexus club) to try to sell as mini-plans or pro-rated season tix throughout the year. As the games get closer, they release some of those.

 

They're allowing group sales and suite purchases now.

[bhogg]

I want LF seats -- first row if possible. A cute 4 year old is bound to be a hit with the players :)

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I want LF seats -- first row if possible. A cute 4 year old is bound to be a hit with the players :)

 

The LF wall is really high there. It's too high for much interaction. Furthermore, if you sit LF, the sun will be setting in your face. I like the LF seats, but never sit in them for that reason. You can get closer to the action in RF in the HR porch.

 

Chances are the first few rows are all season ticket holders, so it's going to be hard to pull those seats unless you luck up and find them on Ebay or through a broker like Texas Tickets.

[hardcorecubfan]

wife is asleep, I am going to go, but need to see if she is in on it.

[bhogg]

Weird. We sat in the LF seats back in '99 and got lots of interaction with the visitors. I even got lucky and snagged a couple of homerun BP balls. You are right --- I forgot about the sun setting in your eyes.

[Texas Goat Farmer]

I would like to go but it kind of depends on the day of the week. Isn't this a midweek series? I am too lazy to look it up.

[Abe Frohman]

You can interact with the players at the Ballpark in Arlington, but as you know it isn't anything like Wrigley. The wall is about 15 feet high and there is a good distance between the top of the wall and the stands. It's a great place to watch a game, though.

 

The dates are Tuesday June 19, Wed. the 20th, and Thursday the 21st. Game times are set as 7:35, 7:35, and 1:05 - respectively.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Weird. We sat in the LF seats back in '99 and got lots of interaction with the visitors. I even got lucky and snagged a couple of homerun BP balls. You are right --- I forgot about the sun setting in your eyes.

 

If you're in the right section in LF, you can be next to the visitor's bullpen and might get some interaction that way. The sun outweighs all those benefits in my opinion.

[hardcorecubfan]

Can't believe I am saying this, my wife has given me permission. Really she is psyched.

[Abe Frohman]

Can't believe I am saying this, my wife has given me permission. Really she is psyched.

 

You better make sure Raffy isn't coming over.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Can't believe I am saying this, my wife has given me permission. Really she is psyched.

 

You better make sure Raffy isn't coming over.

 

:lol:

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Ok, I got some tickets today. My rep says the good seats are going fast for the Tuesday night game and the Wednesday night game. The Thursday matinee game is not so fast.

 

 

I have 20 tickets to the Tuesday game. Unfortunately, I was unable to get firstbase side, so we'll have to contend with the sun for the first two innings or so. The tickets are in section 218 in the last two rows...except for two tickets in the last row of 221. If someone wants those two, let me know. Since they are farther away from everyone else, they'll probably be the last ones I use.

 

This section of seats is pretty nice. The rows are a little larger and you have waiter service to your seat, so no waiting for a vendor or having to get up to go get a burger or a dog. For those unfamiliar with Ameriquest Field, you can bring food and drinks in as well. It just has to be in soft coolers and plastic containers.

 

The face on these tickets is $45, but since I got them through group sales the cost was $40 a piece. You can either post here or PM if you are interested and how many you want. I'll keep a list of those who respond here.

 

I'm holding back 9 tickets right now for me and my family, so right now I have eleven available. I may end up with four more if my brother and his family can't go.

 

Finally, if anyone wants to purchase Ranger Bucks or something like that, let me know and I can do it through my rep. Ranger bucks can be used for concessions or souvenirs. If I buy them through my rep, I can get $5 worth for $4.50. Yeah, I know no big savings.....but if you want some, let me know and I'll take care of that for you too.

 

Since our seats are on the last row, we may can may an NSBB sign and hold it up without obstructing anyone's view.

 

So, right now I have me down for 9 tickets and Fred down for 2.

 

Let me know if anyone else is interested. I'll let those who are know the deadline I'll need payment later. I likely won't get the tickets from the Rangers until early April.

[SAMMYWHO]

That ballpark is a castle. I love it. I used to work 3 blocks from there. Now I think Collins St is the Cowboys new parking lot. Anyone drive by there lately? I moved home 6 years ago.