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cyman1189

cyman1189

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Zambrano kinda let his tongue slip yesterday and mentioned that he would like to see wrigley go away and have the cubs get a new stadium like new yankee stadium...

I know that saying that is kinda like saying lets tear down the Vatican in some people's eyes but what do all of you think?

I mean Wrigley is old.... it isnt like the cubs have had incredible success there, so i understand that it could go and everything would probably be fine.

I personally dont want it to go away... ive been there and it an awesome place. If they did replace it, it would have to be one hell of a ballpark the build and they would HAVE to have an Ivy wall still.

anyway what do all of you think about the cubs moving out of wrigley???
 
cyman1189 said:
Zambrano kinda let his tongue slip yesterday and mentioned that he would like to see wrigley go away and have the cubs get a new stadium like new yankee stadium...

I know that saying that is kinda like saying lets tear down the Vatican in some people's eyes but what do all of you think?

I mean Wrigley is old.... it isnt like the cubs have had incredible success there, so i understand that it could go and everything would probably be fine.

I personally dont want it to go away... ive been there and it an awesome place. If they did replace it, it would have to be one hell of a ballpark the build and they would HAVE to have an Ivy wall still.

anyway what do all of you think about the cubs moving out of wrigley???
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I am a Cardinals fan so take what I say for what it's worth to you. You guys havn't won a World Series in Wrigley Field's existence so I don't think a change is necessary.
 
I can see them replacing the stadium minus the bleachers section. They need new skyboxes, clubhouses and ceilings that won't fall on fans heads.

Being a Cubs fan I would be OK with this, but do NOT touch any part of the bleachers, scoreboard or ivy.
 
Whether people like it or not Wrigley isn't going to last forever. I would personally love a new stadium but that probably won't happen. Maybe play at US Cellular for a year and do major renovations to it. Like get new restrooms because we know how much fun it is to pee in troughs.
 
i mean i know he retracted his statement, but he still said it. The more i think about this, the more i think it needs to go. it is soooo old and they could build a kick *** stadium.... we will see
 
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I am not a Cubs fan, but it would be a shame to see it go. I'm sure the new ball park would have some lame corporate name too.

Verizon Park at Wrigley, etc, etc, etc.
 
I just hope they build it in the exact same spot, same specs, everything. Just with more of the modern amenities, normal walking clearance, etc.
 
I would love to watch the politics and under the table deals that would happen if this ever happen, it would be a complete zoo!

If the city got awarded the 2016 olympics, I wonder if it would happen then.
 
even a renovation would be good.... like i said though. that Ivy wall needs to stay and id probably like to see the scoreboard stay non-electronic...
 
cyman1189 said:
even a renovation would be good.... like i said though. that Ivy wall needs to stay and id probably like to see the scoreboard stay non-electronic...
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Yep, its probably not possible but I would like them to knock down everything but the outfield wall, bleachers and scoreboard. Everything else needs to be rebuilt.
 
cybsball20 said:
I just hope they build it in the exact same spot, same specs, everything. Just with more of the modern amenities, normal walking clearance, etc.
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They would sure need more room around the area, be it a major rennovation or a re-build. Some streets closed, and lots of buildings condemned and torned down.
 
I know it has history, it's a landmark, etc. I'm not sure I disagree with him though. I can't help but think, every time I go there, what a dump it is compared to other ballparks around the country. I don't think they'll ever get rid of it, there's no room down there to build another one. So, my guess is one of these days they'll break down and do a total revamp of the place. I really don't see the big deal. That stadium has changed quite a few times since it's initial build back in 1916. I could see keeping the outfield wall and the bleachers and pretty much rebuilding everything else.
 
4429 mcc said:
I would love to watch the politics and under the table deals that would happen if this ever happen, it would be a complete zoo!

If the city got awarded the 2016 olympics, I wonder if it would happen then.
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It'd be interesting with the mayor, governor and president all being Sox fans. :wink:
 
Clonefan94 said:
I know it has history, it's a landmark, etc. I'm not sure I disagree with him though. I can't help but think, every time I go there, what a dump it is compared to other ballparks around the country. I don't think they'll ever get rid of it, there's no room down there to build another one. So, my guess is one of these days they'll break down and do a total revamp of the place. I really don't see the big deal. That stadium has changed quite a few times since it's initial build back in 1916. I could see keeping the outfield wall and the bleachers and pretty much rebuilding everything else.
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Innovation and changes are not necessarily bad when tradition remains. Significant renovations to Wrigley Field would not be a bad thing. I'll admit that you guys have a good following and will support your team regardless of what is done or not done with Wrigley.
 
I'll preface my statement by saying I'm neither a Cubs fan nor am I even much of a baseball fan, period. That said, Wrigley Field is AWESOME. Went there last summer for a friend's bachelor party, and we sat in the bleachers. The whole atmosphere is great, and it's anicent nature definitely adds to the charm. I would be on board w/a renovation for sure, where they could revamp and improve some of the structural aspects, add some amenities, etc. But to build a different stadium, rename it, change the location, etc, etc would just be wrong. It's a unique experience in modern sports, especially at the professional level. So many new ball parks are completely devoid of any kind of personality, and it's a shame.
 
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