Cubs Buy McDonald's Parcel Across From Wrigley

[apete6]

Great move.

 

http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/9438507-418/cubs-buy-mcdonalds-property-across-from-wrigley-field.html

[tfarks]

Fielder signing imminent

[jersey cubs fan]

That's pretty big news. It's always had so much potential but I have not heard about it being discussed as a potential spot for development. That could house a tremendous facility.

[Conky]

Wait, isn't that where Hendry has been working? Now the Cubs get to fire him again? Oh the humanity!

[Sammy Sofa]

Excellent. The wheels are in motion.

[davell]

Tom Ricketts has moved up higher in my mind, than I ever thought was possible, over the last 6 months or so.

[jersey cubs fan]

There's your multi-level parking lot with entrances on Addison and Clark, as well as room for a restaurant and museum on top. This leaves the triange building as more of an in-game revenue draw.

[Irrelevant Dude]

The question is how are they going to get landmark status off that McDonald's?

[BeerHere]

Fielder signing imminent

 

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[SouthSideRyan]

Holy [expletive].

[Sammy Sofa]

Tom Ricketts has moved up higher in my mind, than I ever thought was possible, over the last 6 months or so.

 

He really is kicking multiple kinds of ass. The guy is clearly serious when they talk about the big picture stuff. I can't wait until we're down the line with the renovations and the additions and the TV network.

[UMFan83]

Good investment. McDonald's revenue has been down 50% since Jim Hendry was fired, so this is a good time to redevelop.

 

(get it? because he's fat he must eat a lot of mcdonalds)

[biittner77]

How long has it been a McDonalds? I seem to remember it being something else when I was a kid during the late '70s. I always wanted to eat there but never got to go.

[Guest]

How long has it been a McDonalds? I seem to remember it being something else when I was a kid during the late '70s. I always wanted to eat there but never got to go.

 

Since at least 1988.

 

http://www.collectorsseries.com/images/s_1.jpg

[jersey cubs fan]

How long has it been a McDonalds? I seem to remember it being something else when I was a kid during the late '70s. I always wanted to eat there but never got to go.

 

no idea but I'm fairly certain it predates the lights.

[Guest]

See something new everyday...

 

I had never seen this Wendy's balloon thing in my life.

http://www.bigskyballoons.com/images/Gallery/Cubs%20v.%20Pirates.jpg

[ConstableRabbit]

There's your multi-level parking lot with entrances on Addison and Clark, as well as room for a restaurant and museum on top. This leaves the triange building as more of an in-game revenue draw.

There has to be a McDonald's on the property, so that restaurant will be serving Big Macs.

[jersey cubs fan]

ahhhhh, Torco

[Guest]

See something new everyday...

 

I had never seen this Wendy's balloon thing in my life.

http://www.bigskyballoons.com/images/Gallery/Cubs%20v.%20Pirates.jpg

 

That looks like the Hawk getting ready to steal 2nd base. Jody Davis at the plate?

[Guest]

 

That looks like the Hawk getting ready to steal 2nd base.

 

It's supposedly 1984, so no dice on Dawson.

[Guest]

Ha. Wrong on Jody Davis as well. Hmm.

 

ETA: Keith Moreland

[El Duderino]

davey lopes?

[jersey cubs fan]

There's your multi-level parking lot with entrances on Addison and Clark, as well as room for a restaurant and museum on top. This leaves the triange building as more of an in-game revenue draw.

There has to be a McDonald's on the property, so that restaurant will be serving Big Macs.

 

I don't get it.

[ConstableRabbit]

There's your multi-level parking lot with entrances on Addison and Clark, as well as room for a restaurant and museum on top. This leaves the triange building as more of an in-game revenue draw.

There has to be a McDonald's on the property, so that restaurant will be serving Big Macs.

 

I don't get it.

From the Tribune story

The agreement with the Ricketts family calls for a McDonald's restaurant to be included in any future redevelopment of the property.

[Stu]

Leon Durham? Didn't he hit 5th and Moreland 6th on that team?