Re-do Wrigley? (Chicago, Addison: maintenance, live in, move)

[Drover]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

Im getting nauseous just thinking about it.

Ill agree with what everyone has said so far. Tinkering with Wrigley is a big no-no, unless theyre rebuilding it to exact spec, using the same materials used in the original construction. Wrigley, Fenway and Yankee stadium are the 3 most hallowed baseball grounds in the entire world. Yankee Stadium is slated for tear-down, leaving just us and Boston. The day those 2 stadiums are torn down is the day that baseball becomes far less special in my eyes.

Well, Yankee Stadium was so extensively overhauled in the 70s that it's not that much of an historic stadium any more. Furthermore, here's what the Yankees have that the Cubs don't: a winning tradition, a perpetually competitive team, and several championships. By contrast, at this point the Cubs franchise is getting by on hope and nostalgia, so tinkering with the latter is risky proposition. And I just don't think Zell understands how deep that nostalgia runs and how much that plays into the franchise's present value. I mean, we're talking about a fan base (the older ones anyway) that practically rioted when they put lights in the stadium.

[jdiddy]

I have a feeling that if they were to redo Wrigley in its current location, you'd get a lot of Cubs fans frothing at the mouth. Many would swear to boycott the team.

And perhaps enough of them will actually follow through that the team sees a decrease in attendance, though I doubt it. All it will take is a month of the Cubs being in first place, and the Corporate field will be filled again. Its still the Cubs, there's still beer, and it's still in Wrigleyville. And due to what it would be replacing, the new stadium will be held to ridiculously high design standards, and will probably become the next Pac Bell, or whatever SF's stadium is called these days.

If fans still went out to the park in 2006, they'll find a way to swallow their pride and watch the team at Wrigley Field II.

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by Drover

Well, Yankee Stadium was so extensively overhauled in the 70s that it's not that much of an historic stadium any more. Furthermore, here's what the Yankees have that the Cubs don't: a winning tradition

I should have stated that. By "hallowed grounds" I meant history and tradition. The new ballpark looks almost identical to the current Yankee Stadium, but with modern amenities. If they changed or demolished Wrigley, Id be extremely upset, almost to boycott levels.

[Avengerfire]

There would be no Wrigleyville without Wrigley Field. Actually, the presense of Wrigley Field in Lake View is the main reason Lake View gentrified. If Lake View did not gentrify, the north side in general might not have (well at least as early as it did.)

If that ball park is gone,East Lake View will become Lincoln Park Part 2.(Even though in many places it basically is already.)

If Wrigley is desecrated, they have lost me forever. I came very close to becoming a White Sox fan a few years ago. An action that ruins Wrigley will put me over the edge.

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by via chicago

CHICAGO (AP) — The chief executive officer of the Tribune Company says he won't hesitate to sell the naming rights to Wrigley Field — even if baseball purists don't like the idea.

That man needs an enema.

[Steve-o]

Originally Posted by Avengerfire

I came very close to becoming a White Sox fan a few years ago. An action that ruins Wrigley will put me over the edge.

I usually agree with everything you say, but not this time. Youre not a Cubs fan if you even remotely thought of becoming a Sox fan. While the desecration of Wrigley Field would forever tear me to pieces, Id NEVER, EVER think of becoming a Sox fan because of it. EVER.

[jdiddy]

Originally Posted by Avengerfire

If Wrigley is desecrated, they have lost me forever. I came very close to becoming a White Sox fan a few years ago. An action that ruins Wrigley will put me over the edge.

This is why you could never become a Sox fan. We care about the product more than the packaging.

[SAI126]

Originally Posted by jdiddy

This is why you could never become a Sox fan. We care about the product more than the packaging.

My sentiments exactly.

[UnderTheLiveOaks]

Slap fight!!!!!!!!!!

[Avengerfire]

Originally Posted by Steve-o

I usually agree with everything you say, but not this time. Youre not a Cubs fan if you even remotely thought of becoming a Sox fan. While the desecration of Wrigley Field would forever tear me to pieces, Id NEVER, EVER think of becoming a Sox fan because of it. EVER.

I have been a Cubs fan since I was a child. Some people have different limits. Wrigley Field being desecrated is one of mine.