Cubs facilities a reason we haven't won in over 100 years...

[Soul]

I would definitely trade leaving Wrigley for a World Series Championship. That being said, no park I've ever been to enhances my baseball experience quite like Wrigley. There's something beautiful about being there, especially on a warm, sunny day. Even on my last trip there, the level of play was horrendous, but the experience was grand. I've been to a lot of ballparks with a lot better ameneities, and none compare.

 

So, while I'd support the Cubs playing elsewhere, I'd much rather have them win one with Wrigley part of the package.

 

If it really was the choice, I guess I'd choose to leave Wrigley behind and win the WS.

 

But I look at recent years; we've had our shots. '03, '08 -- these were legitimate contending ballclubs, IMO. It just didn't work out. But it showed to me that the Cubs are perfectly capable in current conditions of contending.

 

I don't think a shiny new ballpark is going to make us more a contender. I actually wouldn't mind seeing it at some point, though.

[SpongeWorthy]

The people who are picked to design and build Wrigley's successor are going to have all the resources they want to design a great park no?

 

This isn't like replacing Candlestick Park or Veteran's Stadium. They're gonna have every great architect salivating over the prospect of building the new Cubs stadium. I'm sure it'll work out just fine.

[J.R.]

The people who are picked to design and build Wrigley's successor are going to have all the resources they want to design a great park no?

 

This isn't like replacing Candlestick Park or Veteran's Stadium. They're gonna have every great architect salivating over the prospect of building the new Cubs stadium. I'm sure it'll work out just fine.

 

Seats would be farther away and more expensive - greed and things as innocuous as ADA regs will ensure that. Ignorant people whine and cry about support columns, so do away with those - and do away with the fantastic upper deck and cover from the weather. The big-dollar ticket holders don't want to mix with the unwashed masses, so a crowd control moat will run from foul pole to foul pole, just like the abominable new Yankee Stadium.

 

For these reasons and a million more, the "best architects in the world" won't be allowed to build a better Wrigley.

[Guest]

Someone email this to Hendry. He's probably dying for a scapegoat right about now to save his ass. Anything to shield his own shortcomings.

[SouthSideRyan]

The people who are picked to design and build Wrigley's successor are going to have all the resources they want to design a great park no?

 

This isn't like replacing Candlestick Park or Veteran's Stadium. They're gonna have every great architect salivating over the prospect of building the new Cubs stadium. I'm sure it'll work out just fine.

 

Who is going to provide these resources to build a new stadium?

[Jon]

The people who are picked to design and build Wrigley's successor are going to have all the resources they want to design a great park no?

 

This isn't like replacing Candlestick Park or Veteran's Stadium. They're gonna have every great architect salivating over the prospect of building the new Cubs stadium. I'm sure it'll work out just fine.

 

Seats would be farther away and more expensive - greed and things as innocuous as ADA regs will ensure that. Ignorant people whine and cry about support columns, so do away with those - and do away with the fantastic upper deck and cover from the weather. The big-dollar ticket holders don't want to mix with the unwashed masses, so a crowd control moat will run from foul pole to foul pole, just like the abominable new Yankee Stadium.

 

For these reasons and a million more, the "best architects in the world" won't be allowed to build a better Wrigley.

It'll have giant Itchy & Scratch Land-style parking lots and both bathrooms and concession stands as far as the eye can see, though.

 

The seating really would suck. Right now, the cheapest seats are pretty close to the field. Kiss the best upper deck in baseball goodbye if there's a new stadium.

[nick23]

Someone email this to Hendry. He's probably dying for a scapegoat right about now to save his ass. Anything to shield his own shortcomings.

This could actually be his thing for the 2010 offseason. "Obviously we need guys who can play during the day".

[SpongeWorthy]

The people who are picked to design and build Wrigley's successor are going to have all the resources they want to design a great park no?

 

This isn't like replacing Candlestick Park or Veteran's Stadium. They're gonna have every great architect salivating over the prospect of building the new Cubs stadium. I'm sure it'll work out just fine.

 

Who is going to provide these resources to build a new stadium?

 

The Cubs, the city, or a combination of the two. Just like every other franchise that builds a new stadium and the Cubs have more cash than most.

 

I know Illinois is broke as a joke but new stuff is going up all the time isn't it? The new wing of the Art Institute was designed by arguably the world's most famous living architect. I'm sure it can be done.

[jersey cubs fan]

The people who are picked to design and build Wrigley's successor are going to have all the resources they want to design a great park no?

 

This isn't like replacing Candlestick Park or Veteran's Stadium. They're gonna have every great architect salivating over the prospect of building the new Cubs stadium. I'm sure it'll work out just fine.

 

Who is going to provide these resources to build a new stadium?

 

The Cubs, the city, or a combination of the two. Just like every other franchise that builds a new stadium and the Cubs have more cash than most.

 

I know Illinois is broke as a joke but new stuff is going up all the time isn't it? The new wing of the Art Institute was designed by arguably the world's most famous living architect. I'm sure it can be done.

 

The new stadium era ended when the real estate bubble popped. It is going to take a long time before that sort of funding becomes available again.

 

Also, the type of architect that works on museums isn't building cash machines, which is all a baseball stadium is.

Edited July 14, 2010 by jersey cubs fan

[SouthSideRyan]

I can't imagine any scenario in which the city of Chicago puts up a significant amount of money to build the Cubs a stadium. It's a lot easier sale to add a wing to an art museum than to tear down an iconic structure to replace it with a new stadium so a billionaire can benefit.

 

And as usual, where is this stadium going to go?

[Backtobanks]

Someone email this to Hendry. He's probably dying for a scapegoat right about now to save his ass. Anything to shield his own shortcomings.

 

I'm surprised nobody has tried to blame Hendry for the poor facilities.

[SpongeWorthy]

The people who are picked to design and build Wrigley's successor are going to have all the resources they want to design a great park no?

 

This isn't like replacing Candlestick Park or Veteran's Stadium. They're gonna have every great architect salivating over the prospect of building the new Cubs stadium. I'm sure it'll work out just fine.

 

Who is going to provide these resources to build a new stadium?

 

The Cubs, the city, or a combination of the two. Just like every other franchise that builds a new stadium and the Cubs have more cash than most.

 

I know Illinois is broke as a joke but new stuff is going up all the time isn't it? The new wing of the Art Institute was designed by arguably the world's most famous living architect. I'm sure it can be done.

 

The new stadium era ended when the real estate bubble popped. It is going to take a long time before that sort of funding becomes available again.

 

Also, the type of architect that works on museums isn't building cash machines, which is all a baseball stadium is.

 

Have you seen the new addition to the Guggenheim?

[SouthSideRyan]

Someone email this to Hendry. He's probably dying for a scapegoat right about now to save his ass. Anything to shield his own shortcomings.

 

I'm surprised nobody has tried to blame Hendry for the poor facilities.

 

I'm surprised you haven't given him credit for planting the ivy

[javy knows my name]

Someone email this to Hendry. He's probably dying for a scapegoat right about now to save his ass. Anything to shield his own shortcomings.

 

I'm surprised nobody has tried to blame Hendry for the poor facilities.

 

I'm surprised you haven't given him credit for planting the ivy

Good work today

[d_money]

I can't imagine any scenario in which the city of Chicago puts up a significant amount of money to build the Cubs a stadium.

 

 

We need Blago to stay in office - I'm sure he could get it done.