Cubs, White Sox, or Cardinals? (Chicago, Greenwood: showing, home, move)

[skyeINIL]

I've only been to two Cubs games and neither was by choice. The first time was for a mandatory work thing. The second time...well, I was pregnant, hormonal, and not thinking straight when my husband asked me to go with him.

[mdz]

I was. Been going to games since 82. Havent been to a game now in several years though.

It was probably me and you running around in the bleachers at that time. My darned uncle would only take me to cubs games...

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by mdz

It was probably me and you running around in the bleachers at that time. My darned uncle would only take me to cubs games...

I was there to my first game was in 1980 when I was 4. I really couldnt get into it until about 1982 though.:-) Miss those $2 tickets in the bleachers...

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by mdz

It was probably me and you running around in the bleachers at that time. My darned uncle would only take me to cubs games...

Never been in the bleachers, believe it or not.

[mdz]

In all honesty, unless you're trying to pick up somebody, and unless you get there super early to get a seat, the bleachers at Wrigley are a tough place to watch the game. I'd much rather be in the lower boxes somewhere. Even this Sox fan admits that it is a wonderful place to watch a game from down there.

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by mdz

In all honesty, unless you're trying to pick up somebody, and unless you get there super early to get a seat, the bleachers at Wrigley are a tough place to watch the game. I'd much rather be in the lower boxes somewhere. Even this Sox fan admits that it is a wonderful place to watch a game from down there.

I usually get seats, 3rd base line, lower level (when theyre available). Best place to watch the game IMO.

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

I usually get seats, 3rd base line, lower level (when theyre available). Best place to watch the game IMO.

Stay away from the Bartman seat. haha Wait a minute...OMG you are Bartman!

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by Avengerfire

Stay away from the Bartman seat. haha Wait a minute...OMG you are Bartman!

If I was indeed Bartman, I would have moved out of state for fear of my life.

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

If I was indeed Bartman, I would have moved out of state for fear of my life.

Oh, he is still in Illinois. lol

[breer23]

Originally Posted by Frank the Tank

Spending enough time in central Illinois during my college years, I think the split between Cubs and Cardinals fans in downstate Illinois is much closer than what is suggested here, as well. Springfield tips slightly toward the Cardinals (definitely not 80-20 - maybe 55-45 if not closer), while Peoria tips slightly towards the Cubs. As you get closer to Chicago or St. Louis, the split between the two respective teams becomes greater. I'd have to agree that the Sox fan base doesn't extend much beyond the South Side and I'm fine with that - few things perturb me more than bandwagon fans.

I'm betting that may also have something to do with the minor league system. Springfield (yes, the IL one) used to be home to the AAA (then demoted to A) farm team for the Cardinals at Lanphier Park. Peoria still has a minor league Cubs team. That may account for the sway to the Cubs or Cardinals side of the fence, proximity to the metro areas of St. Louis & Chicago aside.