Comments on: The Cubs are following in the Red Sox’ footsteps

By: cintiphil

cintiphil — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:53:59 +0000

I just got back from Vegas, where I made a a few bets on the Cards. The talk there is that the Cubs fans are placing a load of money on the 2013 Cubs to win it all. Now, optimistic attitude is a good thing, but this is crazy. I think the odds are about 60-1, but that doesn’t deter the Cubs faithful. I think this is the reason for all the talk on this subject. A word to the Cubs fans. Lets see if they can get to 2nd or 3rd place before you go all wild for a W-S winner. Maybe in 2013 or 2014-2015-2016 or whenever.

By: dan1111

dan1111 — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:50:03 +0000

Lots of things are heard of but still dumb.

By: yippityskippity69

yippityskippity69 — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 07:42:21 +0000

It’s about time the cubs make realizes towards putting together a quality product for their fans! I am a cubs fan but admit idly had to witness my 1st WS this yr in STL. The thought of waiting for Chicago to get to 1 was motivation enough to make the 3 hr trip to watch!

By: WhenMattStairsIsKing

WhenMattStairsIsKing — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:34:42 +0000

Oh cool, a joke about the Cubs’ cold streak in the World Series. Nice to see home unique thoughts being put out here.

By: 78mu

78mu — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:45:45 +0000

Epstein is young enough that his 50 year plan is sure to bring a WS title by 2061. Any bets on if Wrigley lasts that long?

By: PanchoHerreraFanClub

PanchoHerreraFanClub — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:13:49 +0000

Wrigley is the oldest “virgin” ballpark as it has never been the home to a world championship team.

By: Alex K

Alex K — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:58:43 +0000

It’s not unheard of. There are plenty of concerts at public parks that charge admission.

By: comeonnowguys

comeonnowguys — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:43:37 +0000

Tell them about the Twinkie.

By: Gardenhire's Cat

Gardenhire's Cat — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:43:20 +0000

Let’s see … You’re having a private company charge people to walk on public property

By: WhenMattStairsIsKing

WhenMattStairsIsKing — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:18:30 +0000

No matter how long the rebuilding takes, I’m thrilled to see what moves Jed and Theo will make. I’m so glad Ricketts is actually an owner that cares. As a Cub fan, we haven’t seen that since the Wrigley family’s heyday.

By: Alex K

Alex K — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 18:05:23 +0000

Why is this such and unpopular idea?

By: umrguy42

umrguy42 — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 16:52:27 +0000

“the Cubs aren’t going to continue to be an easy punchline for organizational ineptness going forward”

At which point, up will become down, East West, white black, dogs lying with cats, MASS HYSTERIA!

By: Alex K

Alex K — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:34:41 +0000

I like the idea of the Cubs genreating revenue from the streets around Wrigley. I think it would work best doing it on Waveland between Clark and Sheffield and Sheffield between Waveland and Addison (for those unfamiliar that area is where the HR balls hit out of the stadium go). They wouldn’t even need to restrict the streets to ticketed perople either. They could let people who have tickets in the area for no charge and charge a small amount for non-ticketed people (something like $5 for adults $3 for kids 3-12). Then people who want to sit outside the park and try and hawk baseballs still can and people can still look through the knothole to watch a little of the game.