The New Wrigley

[cubsneedmiracle]

Originally Posted by Rice Cube

I think there's only so far they can dig underground. Anyone know how far before they hit the water?

I think this whole plan was looking at the water lines from what I remember.

[derosabomb]

Originally Posted by Sunbiz1

Sure they can, buy them out and re-build for those residents on the old site. Then they can brag about sleeping on the old HP etc.

ricketts is too cheap to buy people out.

[Rice Cube]

Ricketts also dropped a billion dollars on this team so it's kind of understandable if he doesn't want to spend too much for now

[whitesox901]

Originally Posted by Sunbiz1

Hmm...the South side...that would piss off WS fans. Sorry if I came across rudely with the construction comment. I spent over a decade with my nose in blueprints. Too bad the Cubs didn't wind up w/Cuban...he's about the only owner left with deep enough pockets to do it on his own.

Riensdorf has already said he won't allow the Cubs play at the Cell.

You also have to look at this from a financial point. Yes, having the Cubbies playing at the Cell would generate money for the White Sox from taking parts of parking, concession, ticket sales and probably a small rent fee. But in the grander scheme of things, the Cubs are the White Sox rival competition for the summer.

Plus the Cubs wouldn't allow the Sox to play at Wrigley while they built USCF. Hence why they played at Comiskey to '90.

[Sunbiz1]

Originally Posted by Rice Cube

I think there's only so far they can dig underground. Anyone know how far before they hit the water?

Water?, in Florida it's about 15 feet...that's why there are no basements. In Chicago it's not an issue, unless you were referring to the old Dakota Indian burial ground under the pitching mound...

[Captain Obvious]

Originally Posted by Sunbiz1

The only way to do it is jointly with private investors, perhaps a large retailer such as a Macy's etc. That was the original architectural rendering anyways. The new Marlin stadium is already a disaster, they used credit for bonds to finance a deal that will kill taxpayers for years. Chicago cannot afford it, and the Mayor wouldn't allow it anyways. And there's no reason to renovate it(not cost effective over the long haul), spend the extra $$ on a new foundation and build it across the street...then use the bricks etc.

They can't just tear down Wrigley. The state would never allow that. And why would you want to just tear down history? Even if you did, you can't. So STFU.

Originally Posted by derosabomb

lol its not like they can just start building across the street. people fucking live there.

Thank you!

[Sunbiz1]

Originally Posted by derosabomb

ricketts is too cheap to buy people out.

He doesn't have to, the value of that property is already higher than the residents are generating. That's why developers exist.

[85Bears4life]

Originally Posted by Captain Obvious

They can't just tear down Wrigley. The state would never allow that. And why would you want to just tear down history? Even if you did, you can't. So STFU.

Then why isn't the Old Yankee stadium still standing...or Tiger Stadium in detroit and hell the old comiskey is gone. All have been demolished... History doesn't mean shit today.

If Ricketts has to build a new ballpark...Wrigley field will be demolished. Be better to totally remodel Wrigley from ground up.

[Sunbiz1]

Originally Posted by Captain Obvious

They can't just tear down Wrigley. The state would never allow that. And why would you want to just tear down history? Even if you did, you can't. So STFU.



Thank you!

This is not correct, Wrigley Field does NOT nor has it ever had any historical landmark status outside of Chicago designation. There are almost 200 structures within city limits currently under landmark status , most of which none of us have ever heard of. The city council can approve the demolition of Wrigley, or any structure with a simple yes vote.

How was school today?

[Rice Cube]

They'd have to redo the support beams and maybe fix up the grandstand so those obstructed views will go away. Again, if they're stuck on that same plot of land surrounded by Clark, Addison, Sheffield, and Waveland, they won't be able to expand the footprint much more than it currently sits on. There would be a lot of restrictions on the site.

Might have to play a few games in Puerto Rico like the Expos did back in the day, if no other MLB team will want to share during a renovation/rebuild