There aren't any advantages any more. I mean, yeah, you can still way overpay for guys when they become FA. Except that most guys worth overpaying for never hit free agency anymore.
They're gonna keep using it, but badly dub over that part with the other provider, not unlike this:
Maybe they can get Steve Goodman to re-record it? Too soon?
That is true to some degree, but it can also be offset by the increased demand brought by a good team. If all the games are sold out, there will be more people on the rooftops regardless of whether they have an obstruction-free view.
Exactly this. I have been to a couple rooftop parties and very few people are there to sit and watch the game. Even the unobstructed views leave a lot to be desired. Assuming the signs lead to additional revenue which helps the Cubs field a consistently competitive team, the rooftop owners will benefit from the excitement around the team more than they will be harmed by any obstructions.
Is this new or did I just miss it before? I understand there is a definite player safety issue and that justifies the change, but as a fan I will miss being able to clearly see who is warming up at any time.
I dont know why but I decided to torture myself and read some posts from the first few pages of this thread. I don't even know what I was responding to, but upswing and 2014... oh how naive I was.