I could have voted for either the second or third choice above.

There are three “Yes” choices and two “No” choices. The results appear to be 96% “Keep it”. Do you think it would be any different if I’d just put “yes” or “no”?

That’s pretty much the same mentality.

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The uniform changes have about as much effect as a goat or a black cat—or a flag.

Also, if it rains and there’s no flag, do the commuters know the game was played and completed? Since the intent of the flags was to inform, flying one but not the other is disingenuous.

...but my gut reaction is to agree with DaBard’s first bullet. Celebrate wins with the “W” flag and let sleeping dogs and losses lie. If you know the game’s over and the “W” flag ain’t flyin’, you can probably put two and two together. There’s no need to emphasize a defeat.

I’m not sure about the second bullet, though I can’t help but look down south at Tampa Bay when I think of cosmetic changes to a baseball team. I know, I know…small sample (and the Rays are struggling at the moment). But still…new name, new unis, new attitude.

Not flying an "L" flag DOES inform people. They see a "W" flag, they know. They see no flag, they know.

This is the point that seems to get missed….the L flag itself serves no purpose, if there isnt a W, that means they lost, plain and simple.

is probably for feedback to the website. I doubt it gets anywhere close to Wrigley Field.
The best bet would be to call Wrigley directly, where you are talking to the secretary at the park. You then want to ask for a member of the marketing staff, or someone like that. You might have to be creative in who you ask for, and your reason, because I doubt you’ll be able to talk to someone who is “high up on the totem pole”, as well as if your reason for calling is the L flag. Having said that, you still could probably have a meaningful conversation with someone you talk to about it that might actually check out the site and/or bring it up at the next meeting.
The Wrigley number is 773-404-CUBS
There also is a “Help/Contact Us” link on the way bottom of the Cubs site, and if you click the “other” link, your message might have a decent chance of getting to Wrigley.

Just a thought

...let’s get rid of that “quaint” hand-operated scoreboard becuase, well, a video screen would provide more information to the fans.

And heck, get rid of the ivy because padded outfield walls would be easier to maintain and safer for the outfielders.

I live in Tampa Bay, and believe me when I tell you that the recent winning streak has brought a bunch of johnny-come-lately fans who are desperate to find ANY kind of tradition to call their own (cowbells have become what the ThunderStix were to the Angels in 2002).

The Rays fans couldn’t believe how many Cub fans turned out for the three games here in Tampa. It was the highest 3-day weekday draw in the history of the Trop.

Respectfully, many people come to see the park and the experience as much as the team (and have for many years), and that is one of the reasons that we can afford to put a winning team on the field. It’s also the reason we’re NOT the White Sox.

Keep the “L” flag flying!

To me, being a Cub fan means we can weather adversity. But it sure will be nice to win it all.

I understand each of your points of view, and they are well-stated. But, as other posters have pointed out, a number of Wrigley traditions have fallen by the wayside, and earth hasn’t stopped spinning on its’ axis.

To repeat…night baseball….”Under Armor” on the OF walls….LED boards spinning ads on the facing of the upper deck….the HP signage….the “Bud Light” Bleachers…the Cubs scalping their own tickets…...

I believe none of these ‘tradition changes’ have detracted from our enjoyment of the game or Wrigley Field. (By the way, an old ‘tradition’ was to have kids clean up the park. My brother did this in the late 40s early 50s… who needs labor laws, anyway??)

I believe taking away the “L” is symbolic, leading to a positive atmosphere. It cannot be measured, or quantified. Goats, curses - that mean nothing. The MSM continues to use these negative storylines for lack of any creative thinking. But if you keep repeating negatives, most assuredly - you will continue to find yourselves in negative situations, or will keep repeating negative behavior.

I could jokingly call it….’better Karma.’ The “L” flag will not be missed. The “W” flag is enough.

Or, just google— Napoleon Hill.

...I’m just as much of an observer as you.

Breathless hyperbole aside, some of the things you mentioned ARE unique and make the Cubs different than rooting for say, the Mets. I like the troughs…makes for shorter bathroom lines.

Again, let me ask you in all honesty, why the Cubs and not the White Sox for you? After all, they are proven recent winners, and according to many of their fans we’re all a bunch of drunk, know-nothing morons and they are smart for cheering a winning organization…

I already told you why I’m a Cubs fan above…why are you?

Also not sure Dutchie Caray would agree with your characterization of her husband, but what do I know…

I really don’t see how keeping some traditional things impedes progress in any way toward being a winning franchise…sorry if I’m not enough of a “winner” in your eyes. My self esteem doesn’t live or die with the results of today’s game.

Now, about that “Eamus Catuli” sign…(it’s “Eamus Ursuli”, darn it!)

Mr. Marty stereo-typed Cubs fans by his rant after the 15 balls came out of the bleachers. That was 15 people out of over 40,000; not a big percentage.

Troughs were common in ballparks built 90+ years ago.

Harry Caray was a buffoon but was loved by millions. Who cares about the rivals. Would you care if somehow, someway Albert Pujols played for the Cubs next season?

The Cubs alltime record is several hundred games over .500, look it up.

The flags are part of the ball parks’ tradition, like the hand-operated scoreboard, the ivy, the marquee and close-in seating.

The team is special because they have a national following because of WGN.

RedSox fans are obsessed with beating the Yankees, and they should be obsessed.