Peoria Chiefs @ Wrigley Field
by cubsscoop on May 1, 2008 8:59 AM CDT
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This is going to be announced later today, but according to my sources the Peoria Chiefs, the Cubs "A" affiliate will play a game against the Kane County Cougars on July 29th at Wrigley Field.
It will be cool to see Ryno in the dugout again.
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If It's True, It's A Great Idea
I imagine the ticket prices will be far lower than for Cubs games. This will be a great opportunity for low income (or middle income) people to see a game at Wrigley. I’m glad I can go to AAA games in downtown Memphis for only 6 bucks. It may not be the big leagues, but it sure is more affordable than MLB.
by memphiscub on May 1, 2008 9:22 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep...
From what I understand the tickets will be very inexpensive, and there will be a lot of the minor league entertainment stuff that you don’t see for a normal Cubs game.
Also, it is going to be a night game, so people who work will be able to attend.
by cubsscoop on May 1, 2008 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
They gonna do
bat races and musical chairs and stuff like that at Wrigley?
That would be interesting. Go just for a chance to play musical chairs on the field.
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by Josh77 on May 1, 2008 12:13 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
im there
that sounds awesome
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by mjk83 on May 1, 2008 9:32 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I have heard the same thing.
Excellent news. I’ll probably go to this game myself.
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by Al on May 1, 2008 9:43 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Already there...
Definitely into this…
Anyone know when tix will go on sale?
by steinmer on May 1, 2008 9:57 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Not yet!
Hasn’t even been officially announced yet! (But it probably will be later today.)
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on May 1, 2008 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tix on sale in an hour. $12 bleacher seats.
"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World.
by Keystone80435 on May 2, 2008 8:01 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome
That’s great. The Cougars have a really good radio play-by-play guy who I happen to know grew up a big Cubs fan. Bet he can’t wait to sit in that booth and call the game.
by goldglove on May 1, 2008 10:07 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
A great idea
My only question is, which will be the home team?
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by redivycubs on May 1, 2008 12:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The schedule
says that Peoria is the home team for the series. It’s a 4 game series, and it seems odd that they’d play the Sunday game at Wrigley, after playing Friday and Saturday in Peoria, then going back to Peoria on Monday.
by stadiumguru on May 1, 2008 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Schedule A Bit Odd, But...
The bus trip from Chicago to Peoria is in the 3 hour range. That is short by minor league standards. This has nothing on some of the bus rides in the Southern League, such as 14 hours from Pearl, MS to Zebulon, NC.
by memphiscub on May 1, 2008 1:43 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The game is on a Tuesday...
...not sunday.
by cubsscoop on May 1, 2008 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
right
I thought the post said June instead of July. My bad
by stadiumguru on May 1, 2008 2:44 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
FTW to CHI to PEO
I see the Chiefs go from Fort Wayne on Monday to Chicago on Tuesday to Peoria on Wednesday.
by memphiscub on May 1, 2008 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tickets
When tickets go on sale could someone post the info here, would love to go to the game. Been meaning to head down to see a Peoria game and Ryno, but having them at Wrigley would be good.
by chicagodave on May 1, 2008 12:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Len and Bob announced
Tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 9am at Cubs.com
There is no place like Nebraska - Go Huskers!
by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 1:54 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Confirmed at PeoriaChiefs.com
Tickets will be available Friday, May 2 beginning at 9 am on www.cubs.com and will range from $10 for Terrace Reserved seats, Upper Deck Reserved seats and the general admission bleachers; $12 for terrace box seats; and $15 for club and field box seats, bleacher box seats and upper deck box seats. A total of only 280 designated premium seats, priced from $25-$30, will also be available as part of Friday’s on-sale event.
Fans attending this first-of-its-kind event at Wrigley Field will have the opportunity to participate in a number of traditional minor league ballpark activities such as dizzy bat races, t-shirt tosses and the opportunity for all kids ages 14 and under to run the Wrigley Field bases at the end of the game. Midwest League umpires will be calling the game.
Fans will also be entertained between innings by the mascots of both teams and an assortment of other fun characters who regularly perform at Peoria Chiefs games and several other ballparks. A special appearance will also be made by ZOOperstars! and Birdzerk.
http://www.peoriachiefs.com/news/current/index.html?article_id=707
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by sanantonecub on May 1, 2008 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
During the game..
I thought I heard Len and Bob mention that this game would be counted as a Cub night game. Does that mean the Cubs get one less night game this year? Aren’t they all scheduled already? Maybe I heard wrong. I’m confused.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 1, 2008 6:19 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Cubs have 26 scheduled night games.
They are allowed 30. They have two “TBA” games which could be taken by ESPN for Sunday night games. They’re going to use one of the other ones for this—but according to the Cubs website, ONLY if it sells more than 10,000 tickets (which it almost certainly will).
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by Al on May 1, 2008 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks...
for clearing that up Al. And you’re right. I’m sure they’ll sell more than 10,000 tickets. Should be a fun night!
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 1, 2008 9:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
What's the attendance record for an A ball game?
just wonderin’
by DaveinHouston on May 1, 2008 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The Midwest League Record
is 14,492. Ironically, it was Peoria at Kane County last August 11.
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by Josh77 on May 2, 2008 2:35 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be really surprised...
... if they didn’t break that record.
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by Al on May 2, 2008 3:46 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good question..
I know the Kane County Cougars have had several crowds of about 15,000 and did hold the Midwest League record, but not sure about the rest of A Ball.
"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball"
by Bump Bailey on May 1, 2008 11:48 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Im actually
working for the Kane County Cougars this year for an internship. So i am really excited about this!!! I think its a great idea
by cubs1201 on May 2, 2008 12:40 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And if they get over 10,000 tic sold it will count as a Cubs night game.
Not sure if that means much.
"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World.
by Keystone80435 on May 2, 2008 8:02 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been looking for 20 minutes and I see NOTHING
on Cubs.com about the tickets. The link in the article sends you to the ticket page but there is zilch on the Ryno game.
"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World.
by Keystone80435 on May 2, 2008 8:05 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I was pounding the refresh when I saw the front page post. I was getting pissed that I ddint see anything on the site about the tix. Sneaky Cubs ticket office….
"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World.
by Keystone80435 on May 2, 2008 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
got mine too
I’m pretty damn excited.
"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World.
by Keystone80435 on May 2, 2008 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are of 1st row Dugoutbox left. And Bullpen...
"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World.
by Keystone80435 on May 2, 2008 9:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I got mine
I opted for the bleachers, since I haven’t been able to get tickets out there since 2004(?). I think the last game I sat in the bleachers were Sammy’s 501st homer. The guy directly in front of me, two rows down, caught it.
I’m a big fan of minor league baseball anyway, so I think this is going to be special.
This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again.
by HectorVillanueva on May 2, 2008 9:29 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Get this.....
jackpot…
Section Row Seat Price Type
DUGB25 A 5 $30.00 Web Adult
DUGB25 A 6 $30.00 Web Adult
"He's been known to cure narcolepsy just by walking into a room. His organ donation card also lists his beard. He's a lover, not a fighter. But he's also a fighter so don't get any ideas. He is....The Most Interesting Man in the World.
by Keystone80435 on May 2, 2008 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I note on the ticket page...
... they didn’t list any upper deck seats, though the original press release did list a price for those seats.
My guess is they won’t sell those unless and until the lower deck sells out.
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by Al on May 2, 2008 9:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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