TV ratings, at one point, were booming. That's where the real money is anyway.

 

As TTL stated, I can't afford to do that very often.

Interesting. What's the excuse for Cubs fans showing up religiously for the past 102 years? There's gullibility or stupidity...take your pick.

 

Not being from Chicago I cant answer that one. Take your shots but you can count on two things. The Cubs never fail to sell out Wrigleu if they can even sniff a division lead and Chicago has never been called a terrible sports town. Maybe one has something to do with the other

Not being from Chicago I cant answer that one. Take your shots but you can count on two things. The Cubs never fail to sell out Wrigleu if they can even sniff a division lead and Chicago has never been called a terrible sports town. Maybe one has something to do with the other

 

Ironically the White Sox can't sell out regularly when they do have a team in contention. It's an average sports town that has one fanatical fan base.

I know, I called the Captain!! All I'm saying is that I'm not sure why we are up in arms that the park isn't filled to capacity.

 

The players notice. Carl Crawford and Joe Maddon called out the Rays fans recently when 15K showed up for a home game in the heat of a pennant race. It obviously doesnt matter to the fans but you are mistaken if you think it doesnt matter when trying to attract free agents in the offseason

If I lived next door to the park, was unmarried and independently wealthy, I still wouldn't have the desire to see 81 games. Frankly, I enjoy watching on TV as much as the park, without the drive.

The players notice. Carl Crawford and Joe Maddon called out the Rays fans recently when 15K showed up for a home game in the heat of a pennant race. It obviously doesnt matter to the fans but you are mistaken if you think it doesnt matter when trying to attract free agents in the offseason

I'm sure you're right. I suggest they opt out of their deals and move to Chicago.

Ironically the White Sox can't sell out regularly when they do have a team in contention. It's an average sports town that has one fanatical fan base.

 

You must not have seen the Blackhawks Stanley Cup parade. Or follow the Bears

I'm sure you're right. I suggest they opt out of their deals and move to Chicago.

 

Not just Chicago. Whenever someone signs with the Cardinals they almost always talk about their fans. You know the ones who fill Busch to support their team

I'm sure you're right. I suggest they opt out of their deals and move to Chicago.

 

I would be happy with Crawford and Maddon coming to Chicago

Not just Chicago. Whenever someone signs with the Cardinals they almost always talk about their fans. You know the ones who fill Busch to support their team

 

That justifies spending money with a losing organization over one that is proven to be better in every aspect?

I would be happy with Crawford and Maddon coming to Chicago

Yes, I'm sure you would. And if either of them decided that they'd come to Chicago simply because of the fans that pack Wrigley, then they must not have post season aspirations at the top of their list.

That justifies spending money with a losing organization over one that is proven to be better in every aspect?

 

If you are an owner do you really care why the fans fill the seats? As an owner what bothers you more...fans filling the stadium to see a fifth place team or putting together a first place team and no one coming to see them?

If you are an owner do you really care why the fans fill the seats? As an owner what bothers you more...fans filling the stadium to see a fifth place team or putting together a first place team and no one coming to see them?

 

And THAT is the difference between Steinbrenner and the rest of MLB. George would be livid if his team wasn't winning, regardless of who was there.

 

If I were an owner I'd want to win first. However, that is probably a reason I will never be an owner.

Not being from Chicago I cant answer that one. Take your shots but you can count on two things. The Cubs never fail to sell out Wrigleu if they can even sniff a division lead and Chicago has never been called a terrible sports town. Maybe one has something to do with the other

 

Population difference?

 

This is strictly MLB's fault. It's what they want. Big markets dominating the standings and attendance figures. It's easy to be a fan of the Yankees or Red Sox. You know your team will compete every year and you won't lose your young guys when they can chase the money. They can pay for free agents every winter and now they get the big rookies that don't go in the top 3 b/c agents can ask for the stars and get it from a few teams even if they are drafted in the last 5 picks of the first round. It's a dumb system. The Rays are a perfect example of why baseball is dumb. They sign one big free agent and he flops and now Crawford will be a Yankee or Red Sock. That's fun.

I agree on the Steinbrenner point. Of course not many put their resources toward fixing it.