Wrigley Field

[BeerHere]

Come on everyone. Wrigley field must be preserved.

 

We must fight for it. I've been to every city. Wrigley is by far the best.

 

For those of you who want a ballpark in the suburbs, that's very selfish of you.

 

Some of us don't drive.

 

But it's not selfish of you to want to keep it in the city?

 

Pot meet kettle

[BeerHere]

MODS: I don't understand why the Rosenbloom thread was merged into this discussion. It wasn't intended to be a keep vs. tear down Wrigley thread. It was intended to be a discussion on the hypocrisy that exists within city hall and a comparison of how the Cubs have been treated relative to the other sports franchises in Chicago.

[Laura]

Because the Rosenbloom blog/column was already being discussed in this thread, look back a couple of pages ... Daley's bias is being discussed as well.

[rocket]

how is wrigley a dump?

[J.R.]

A suburban ballpark is like sex betwixt ugly twins. It's awful and should not be.

[SouthSideRyan]

how is wrigley a dump?

 

Yeah I honestly don't get this. The only complaint I ever hear that makes sense is the obstructed view, always neglecting the far superior view from the upper deck that those obstructed views provide.

[Chris]

The bathrooms normally comes into the discussion but I don't go to MLB games to see the bathrooms.

[J.R.]

All MLB/NFL restrooms wind up trashed. For some reason, people feel that it's OK to piss all over everything in outdoor venues.

[Chris]

:lol:

[SouthSideRyan]

Maybe it's cause I went to guys high school without doors on the stalls, and then lived in college apartments and houses, and hung out in college bars, the bathrooms really don't bother me.

 

I think the troughs are quaint.

[CubinNY]

Maybe it's cause I went to guys high school without doors on the stalls, and then lived in college apartments and houses, and hung out in college bars, the bathrooms really don't bother me.

 

I think the troughs are quaint.

The piss troughs are awsome!

 

If you can't hold it and really have to go there is always room for one more. They speed up everything.

 

All Hail the trough!

[BleedCubbieBlue81]

Come on everyone. Wrigley field must be preserved.

 

We must fight for it. I've been to every city. Wrigley is by far the best.

 

For those of you who want a ballpark in the suburbs, that's very selfish of you.

 

Some of us don't drive.

 

But it's not selfish of you to want to keep it in the city?

 

Pot meet kettle

They are the CHICAGO Cubs, not the Schaumburg Cubs, Evanston Cubs, etc. The stadium should be in the city. I know other towns do things different, but there's no need to move them out of the city.

[seanimal]

The bathrooms normally comes into the discussion but I don't go to MLB games to see the bathrooms.

 

I don't necessarily think it's the troughs or the 'pissiness' of the bathrooms, it's that there's only 2 and the line wraps around the stadium. Getting out once you're in is a breeze though.

[BleedCubbieBlue81]

Yeah, but that could be the fastest moving bathroom line in history. I'm always amazed at how quickly you can get in and out.

[hawkcub]

Come on everyone. Wrigley field must be preserved.

 

We must fight for it. I've been to every city. Wrigley is by far the best.

 

For those of you who want a ballpark in the suburbs, that's very selfish of you.

 

Some of us don't drive.

 

But it's not selfish of you to want to keep it in the city?

 

Pot meet kettle

They are the CHICAGO Cubs, not the Schaumburg Cubs, Evanston Cubs, etc. The stadium should be in the city. I know other towns do things different, but there's no need to move them out of the city.

 

Chicago is a baseball city. It would be a sad day if either team moves to the subburbs. If you are the type that wants to blow up Wrigley so be it (although I think you are crazy) but at least keep it in the city.

[rocket]

how is wrigley a dump?

 

Yeah I honestly don't get this. The only complaint I ever hear that makes sense is the obstructed view, always neglecting the far superior view from the upper deck that those obstructed views provide.

 

and i always hear about a smell around wrigley...all i smell is hot dogs and grass like any other baseball stadium.

[BleedCubbieBlue81]

The beer smell is pretty overwhelming sometimes too. But none of the smells are negative. It's either food or beer smells.

[NCCubFan]

They are the CHICAGO Cubs, not the Schaumburg Cubs, Evanston Cubs, etc. The stadium should be in the city. I know other towns do things different, but there's no need to move them out of the city.

The Chicago Cubs of Schaumburg. :D

[BeerHere]

how is wrigley a dump?

 

Yeah I honestly don't get this. The only complaint I ever hear that makes sense is the obstructed view, always neglecting the far superior view from the upper deck that those obstructed views provide.

 

Zero parking that is close to the park

Multiple obstructed view

Poor movement of people before/after games

No fan friendly "extras" that you see at other parks

Only access to public transit is the L, no cab stands and buses take forever to traverse Addison and Clark

Do I need to mention falling concrete?

Visible rust on metal surfaces that have been repainted about a hundred times

Exactly 1 outdoor area where people can go watch the game

Loooooooooong lines at everything including vendors, restrooms, gift shop etc.

Stairs in the bleechers are steep and downward sloped

Scoreboard buzzes so loudly that you can't hear the PA

Scoreboard is pathetic and only displays BASIC statistical information for players

 

Do I need to go on?

[BeerHere]

Come on everyone. Wrigley field must be preserved.

 

We must fight for it. I've been to every city. Wrigley is by far the best.

 

For those of you who want a ballpark in the suburbs, that's very selfish of you.

 

Some of us don't drive.

 

But it's not selfish of you to want to keep it in the city?

 

Pot meet kettle

They are the CHICAGO Cubs, not the Schaumburg Cubs, Evanston Cubs, etc. The stadium should be in the city. I know other towns do things different, but there's no need to move them out of the city.

 

No need? How about the freedom to do with the ballpark what the owner sees fit to generate additional revenue? How about the need to be in a neighborhood that actually cares about the fans and people that spend their hard earned money in that neighborhood? How about parking? How about access to public transit other than the L? Should I continue?

 

I'd be willing to bet that you live in Wrigleyville. Answer honestly...

[Chocolate Milk]

Only access to public transit is the L, no cab stands and buses take

 

There is a train stop half a block from the stadium for the highest volume public train in Chicago. How could they possibly make it better?

[Chocolate Milk]

Come on everyone. Wrigley field must be preserved.

 

We must fight for it. I've been to every city. Wrigley is by far the best.

 

For those of you who want a ballpark in the suburbs, that's very selfish of you.

 

Some of us don't drive.

 

But it's not selfish of you to want to keep it in the city?

 

Pot meet kettle

They are the CHICAGO Cubs, not the Schaumburg Cubs, Evanston Cubs, etc. The stadium should be in the city. I know other towns do things different, but there's no need to move them out of the city.

 

No need? How about the freedom to do with the ballpark what the owner sees fit to generate additional revenue? How about the need to be in a neighborhood that actually cares about the fans and people that spend their hard earned money in that neighborhood? How about parking? How about access to public transit other than the L? Should I continue?

 

I'd be willing to bet that you live in Wrigleyville. Answer honestly...

 

The bolded makes no sense. The current Wrigley neighborhood doesn't care about the Cubs?

[BeerHere]

Come on everyone. Wrigley field must be preserved.

 

We must fight for it. I've been to every city. Wrigley is by far the best.

 

For those of you who want a ballpark in the suburbs, that's very selfish of you.

 

Some of us don't drive.

 

But it's not selfish of you to want to keep it in the city?

 

Pot meet kettle

They are the CHICAGO Cubs, not the Schaumburg Cubs, Evanston Cubs, etc. The stadium should be in the city. I know other towns do things different, but there's no need to move them out of the city.

 

Chicago is a baseball city. It would be a sad day if either team moves to the subburbs. If you are the type that wants to blow up Wrigley so be it (although I think you are crazy) but at least keep it in the city.

 

The problems is, the Cubs will always be treated like second class citizens by the administration in the city. At least as long as Daley is mayor and there are no indications that the morons that ALWAYS vote democratic will change their tune anytime soon.

[CubinNY]

Come on everyone. Wrigley field must be preserved.

 

We must fight for it. I've been to every city. Wrigley is by far the best.

 

For those of you who want a ballpark in the suburbs, that's very selfish of you.

 

Some of us don't drive.

 

But it's not selfish of you to want to keep it in the city?

 

Pot meet kettle

They are the CHICAGO Cubs, not the Schaumburg Cubs, Evanston Cubs, etc. The stadium should be in the city. I know other towns do things different, but there's no need to move them out of the city.

 

No need? How about the freedom to do with the ballpark what the owner sees fit to generate additional revenue? How about the need to be in a neighborhood that actually cares about the fans and people that spend their hard earned money in that neighborhood? How about parking? How about access to public transit other than the L? Should I continue?

 

I'd be willing to bet that you live in Wrigleyville. Answer honestly...

Traffic problems would be just as bad if the the Stadium was put in one of the burbs (getting around on the Dan Ryan is never fun). If it were put near a major highway like in Florida or Philly there would be no where to hang out before and after the game.

 

I love Wrigley and think in this respect part of the goal is the process not just the destination. Get to the park early, take in the sights, have a beer or two and enjoy.

 

And hail the tough!

[BeerHere]

Come on everyone. Wrigley field must be preserved.

 

We must fight for it. I've been to every city. Wrigley is by far the best.

 

For those of you who want a ballpark in the suburbs, that's very selfish of you.

 

Some of us don't drive.

 

But it's not selfish of you to want to keep it in the city?

 

Pot meet kettle

They are the CHICAGO Cubs, not the Schaumburg Cubs, Evanston Cubs, etc. The stadium should be in the city. I know other towns do things different, but there's no need to move them out of the city.

 

No need? How about the freedom to do with the ballpark what the owner sees fit to generate additional revenue? How about the need to be in a neighborhood that actually cares about the fans and people that spend their hard earned money in that neighborhood? How about parking? How about access to public transit other than the L? Should I continue?

 

I'd be willing to bet that you live in Wrigleyville. Answer honestly...

Traffic problems would be just as bad if the the Stadium was put in one of the burbs (getting around on the Dan Ryan is never fun). If it were put near a major highway like in Florida or Philly there would be no where to hang out before and after the game.

 

I love Wrigley and think in this respect part of the goal is the process not just the destination. Get to the park early, take in the sights, have a beer or two and enjoy.

 

And hail the tough!

 

The trough is nasty. Nothing quite like the smell and heat of everyone else's urine wafting past you on a cold day as your relieve yourself of the dozen Old Styles you've had since the gates opened. The trough typifies the problems with Wrigley....maybe it was a good solution in 1915, but it's 2007 and we have better solutions today.