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Update: Cubs @ Astros in Milwaukee Sunday And Monday

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UPDATE FROM AL -- Added to the front page so everyone will see this. Thanks for posting it!

Update: Ticket Info here! (Thanks to Neifi Puppy for providing the link!)

 

cst_cubs cst_cubs Finally. Cubs and Stros to play in Milw, 7:05 sunday, 1:05 monday. Will play 3rd game 9/29 if needed. 4 minutes ago from txt

 

Gordo hasn't added ticket info yet, but I will update as soon as it comes across the wire, or at least as soon as Twitter updates.

And heres hoping the 3rd game is of NO importance... I really don't want to make it up that late!!

 

Update: Looks like McLane finally came around to make this happen:

Minute Maid Park in Houston avoided serious damage and has been deemed playable, but not even Astros officials suggest any longer that games should be played amid the hardships area residents are enduring in the aftermath of Ike.

``We’d hate to play our game in Houston if there’s still lots of suffering in the city,’’ McLane told the Houston Chronicle. ``We could get out and play somewhere else.

``We don’t want to play a game if folks are stressing with their homes. The safety of our fans is most important.’

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Check it out here....

Here is a link:

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2008-09-13-ike-astros-cubs_N.htm

And an excerpt:

The three-game series between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros, originally scheduled for this weekend in Houston, was in limbo because of Hurricane Ike. But Major League Baseball has found a home for the series, it seems.

Two of the three games were transferred to Milwaukee, according to a high-ranking Major League Baseball official. The teams will play the first game at Miller Park on Sunday at 7 p.m., ET. The second game is scheduled for Monday at 2 p.m., ET.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Sep 13, 2008 9:01 PM CDT   0 recs

Start your engines

Wish I could go but a little too far from Chicago.
If Astros had not been so stubborn they could have played in Atlanta or some place just a little less likely to be swarmed by Cub fans. At this point sensible Brewer fans will root for the Cubs.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Sep 13, 2008 9:05 PM CDT   0 recs

any word on whether this will still be on wgn?

"I'd rather win ugly than lose pretty," -- Lou Pinella

by anormal on Sep 13, 2008 9:06 PM CDT   0 recs

nothing yet

Now, where'd I put that button....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 13, 2008 9:10 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Not tomorrow's game

That would conflict with ESPN, UNLESS ESPN wants to change games and IF it rains in Chicago then
this WILL be the ESPN game. Hmm anyone think someone paid off Astros owner to go along with this ?
Very interesting.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Sep 13, 2008 9:12 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I believe MLB can give an exemption to the teams that will allow them to televise the game locally.

I believe this occurred in 2003 when the Cubs were rained out on Friday and had to play a double header on Saturday. The teams were allows to televise the games as “The best interest of baseball” clause was invoked because of the playoff implication that was involved.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 13, 2008 9:21 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

This is almost as good as

brining the series to chicago. Astros fans are going to pitch a fit because Miller is pretty much Wrigley north and they have so much farther to go, but hey. having the best record in the league has to have some benefits doesn’t it? I know that isn’t the reason the games were put in Miller, but it seems as good a reason as any. I would agree with Doggie, not only will we have our people from Chicago, but most Brewers fans will also be rooting for us.

Time is an illusion--lunch time doubly so.

by snowyman28 on Sep 13, 2008 9:07 PM CDT   0 recs

One of the best things is that Berkman and Company have to drag their sorry @sses

from Houston to Wrigley Field North and pretend that they are the home team. HA HA! I wish I was close enough to drive up I-94 and give those guys a welcome to Wrigley Field North.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Sep 13, 2008 9:14 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Reason

Miller has a dome and it is available.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Sep 13, 2008 9:08 PM CDT   0 recs

No double header ! This is great news for the Cubs...

….and easy travel as well.

This has worked out very well from a baseball perspective.

"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08

by JB 23 on Sep 13, 2008 9:10 PM CDT   0 recs

Tomorrow's game is NOT going to be on TV

the four letter network from Bristol CT has exclusive rights for Sunday night. And whatever game they have scheduled is the only baseball game on TV tomorrow night.

The 2nd game between the Brewers and Phillies is not going to be broadcast because this and people here are throwing a fit.

by PhillyCub on Sep 13, 2008 9:11 PM CDT   0 recs

Yes but see above

The game is supposed to be Sox/Tigers but if THAT is a rain out want to guess what they broadcast ?

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Sep 13, 2008 9:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I hope they broadcast it

ESPN normally would not have a backup game when the Sunday night game gets rained out? It sounds like the Sox/Tigers is going to be rained out tomorrow night. The Phils/Brewers play tomorrow night along with the Cubs/Astros. They now have backup games to broadcast.

Knowing my luck, I’ll get the Phils/Brewers

by PhillyCub on Sep 13, 2008 9:19 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Well they would have to move the Phillies game back 30 minutes

Which they could do but I strongly suspect IF the Sox get rained out , the Cubs are the ESPN game.
Pretty easy to get the crew to Milwaukee from Chicago if they know the situation early in the day.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Sep 13, 2008 9:23 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

They could do it that

How early would the Sox call the game for them to do this?

by PhillyCub on Sep 13, 2008 9:26 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Thats not correct

The Rangers and A’s played a Sunday Evening game earlier this Summer, and that was on FOX Sports Net whatever and was even on EI

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 27 HR 69 RBI

by Galvan316 on Sep 13, 2008 9:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I could be wrong

But I think the Rangers are exempt from this rule because they play so many games at night during the summer to avoid the heat during the day

by PhillyCub on Sep 13, 2008 9:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

that is correct...the Rangers are exempt

"When I got to Chicago, fans came to Wrigley Field just to have fun, now they come to see us win. The expectations have changed, for the players and for the fans. It’s about winning." Kerry Wood, 7/14/08

by JB 23 on Sep 13, 2008 9:28 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Please post ticket info as soon as available

One day I hope to come up with something worthy of this space.

by chilango2 on Sep 13, 2008 9:11 PM CDT   0 recs

Any word on ticket sales?

I definitely going to go if I can get some.

by zm1217 on Sep 13, 2008 9:12 PM CDT   0 recs

My son

attends UW Oshkosh. He’s going, and I am SO jealous. Wrigley North? Hell yeah! That’ll teach Houston to build a park in hurricane country!

by NWIowaCubFan on Sep 13, 2008 9:12 PM CDT   0 recs

Anyone find a link where to buy tickets?

It just says “Tickets will go on sale at 9 p.m. CT tonight” on the Brewer’s site…..but I can’t find a link to actually buy the tickets….

by Neifi Puppy on Sep 13, 2008 9:13 PM CDT   0 recs

Thanks, Neifi!

I’ll add this link to the main post so people can find it easily!

Now, where'd I put that button....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 13, 2008 9:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Jeez

Where you “shocked” that there was gambling at “Rick’s Cafe” ?

You have to figure they plotted all along how to make the most money out of this. Get a close
to desperate Cub fans willing to spend as you can. Per above note they appear to ONLY be
selling the MOST expensive seats.When those sell out I suspect they will add the cheaper ones.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Sep 13, 2008 9:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Have to make up that

money to the Astros owner somehow!!

24 hours notice, how many Cubs fans go to the Sunday and Monday games?

by PhillyCub on Sep 13, 2008 9:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Um what is the capacity of Miller ?

Also I figure there should a few hundred Brewer fans there to cheer us on.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Sep 13, 2008 9:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm going with about

15,000-20,000 Cubs fans.

I would be surprised but not shocked if there are more than that there.

by PhillyCub on Sep 13, 2008 9:34 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

According to the press release...

… they are only selling the first two levels of tickets. I think that would amount to about 25,000-27,000 if they sell all of them… which I assume they will.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 13, 2008 9:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

MLB set precedent in 2004 and 2007 when games were relocated to sell tickets cheap.

THAT’S why I thought they would do the same for these games.

Seems like price gouging to me.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 13, 2008 9:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

that's the American Way, baby ..

.. If it works, overdo it . ..

Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!

by cubnational on Sep 14, 2008 2:13 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

i would love to go to the game

but nfl football will be on.

by aznsensation on Sep 13, 2008 9:20 PM CDT   0 recs

Me too!

Looking forward to skipping work on Monday to travel to Milwaukee!

by Neifi Puppy on Sep 13, 2008 9:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I just got some too. I feel a little bad for the Astros but then I remember that I’m going to a Cubs game so it doesn’t matter.

by CubFan81 on Sep 13, 2008 9:24 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

The Brewers did not waste any time marketing this

I just got an e Mail from them re the tickets because I had purchased tickets for the end of the season series. What does seem odd to me is that they are underestimating demand and only selling the expensive seats for now.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Sep 13, 2008 9:25 PM CDT   0 recs

I got the email too!

I’m really surprised they’re selling tickets using the Brewers pricing structure. I would think they would sell tickets cheap like they have in the past for relocated games.

I wonder if they are TRYING to keep attendance low.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 13, 2008 9:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Maybe.

They won’t succeed. I imagine TONS of Cubs fans will go to this game. However, I bet the high prices keep some of the locals away.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 13, 2008 9:31 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

And now I got the e mail from the Cubs

Same info.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Sep 13, 2008 9:36 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Anyone else going tomorrow night?

I’ve got to work on Monday, so my only option is tomorrow evening.

by Scrapptastic on Sep 13, 2008 9:28 PM CDT   0 recs

Yeah, I'm going.

Unbelievable that they are charging full price for these tickets, but I’m going to go.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 13, 2008 9:30 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah...$35 per ticket for section 209.

oh well, hopefully the Cubs will make it worth the trip!

by Scrapptastic on Sep 13, 2008 9:32 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't see how it's unbelievable at all.

The Brewers know damn well they can sell out a Cubs game in Miller Park.

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by cwyers on Sep 13, 2008 9:42 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah, it is a little different from staging a Marlins game in US Cellular

My next sig line quote will also be from Lou Piniella, and the first word will be either "Look", or "Listen", followed by a comma.

by JohnM on Sep 14, 2008 3:54 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Yup - just got a pair in section 228

It took a few tries due to “high transaction volume”. I’m starting in Gurnee so heck, I’m halfway there – Miller Park isn’t much farther than Wrigley, probably about the same distance from home as Comiskey. Actually my first try was “best available” and they offered the $140 behind-the-plate seats. I’m sure they’re great — I’ve enjoyed Dugout Boxes at Wrigley a couple of times — but I’ll be happy in the “loge box”.

by ChipSet on Sep 13, 2008 10:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm going

Figured since Mrs. MetsSuck is staying home to watch the Bears, I would get the expensive tickets. I feel the flu coming on for Monday. though.

Football and basketball are just things to do between baseball seasons.

by MetsSuck on Sep 13, 2008 11:29 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd imagine the Astros get the ticket revenue

and maybe the Brewers get concessions and parking revenue but is there any confirmation either way?

Old Style is the nectar of life.

by Mordecai on Sep 13, 2008 9:34 PM CDT   0 recs

Nope.

But I think you’re probably right.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 13, 2008 9:35 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Shouldn't it be the normal distribution of 60% for home team and 40% for visitors?

I thought that was the usual accounting for ticket revenue….

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Sep 13, 2008 9:37 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

whoa

going tomorrow. thanks for the link.

I’m living in vermont nowadays and literally am in Chicago for 36 hours. This is way way way better than christmas.

How did Neifi Perez, Kevin Orie, and Jeremi Gonzalez get Rookie of the League votes in 1997?

by bgsiggy on Sep 13, 2008 9:35 PM CDT   0 recs

Televise the games DAMMIT!

ON WGN :)

"I guess you had some lean years, and didnt have to beat it hard" - Craig Sager

SORIANO WATCH: AVG: .291 27 HR 69 RBI

by Galvan316 on Sep 13, 2008 9:36 PM CDT   0 recs

NO!

Either CSN Chicago or ESPN.

I don’t get WGN on my cable. Every WGN game, I get the opposing announcers on Extra Innings

by PhillyCub on Sep 13, 2008 9:50 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

This really stinks about the T.V.

Will Monday’s game be on WGN or CSN? I hope WGN so I am not blacked out.

by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Sep 13, 2008 9:37 PM CDT   0 recs

Monday's game will be on CSN as originally scheduled.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 14, 2008 5:08 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought Monday

was originally a day off?

When you're eight games behind, it's like eight miles; when you're eight games in front, it's like eight inches. ~ Ron Santo

by gwood on Sep 14, 2008 8:59 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

True.

I meant, as the second game of the series was originally scheduled.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Sep 14, 2008 11:06 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hopefully the price gouging will give the powers-that-be

a little more inclination to set aside some of that money towards a hurricane relief fund.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 13, 2008 9:38 PM CDT   0 recs

tix and hurricane relief

They should open up the whole stadium and let the tickets in certain areas for $15 with a portion going to hurricane relief.

"You would never guess that a little innocent walk like that could lead to two runs" -- Dusty Baker

by KyCubsFan on Sep 13, 2008 9:51 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't see why it should be considered price gouging. It could be the most talent on the field at one time for this season at Miller Park.

It’s not like they are only going to use part of the facility or play minor leaguers (for the most part). I’ve heard here that in similar situations tickets were very cheap which would certainly be a nice collateral benefit but these should be “real” games in every sense of the word and cost appropriately. my $.02.

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. It rules over America like an army of steamrollers." Terrance Mann
Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Sep 13, 2008 9:55 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I consider it price gouging because MLB is going against the precedent

they set in 2004 and 2007 when they moved games to a different city. I believe they sold tickets very cheap in both instances.

Hey, it's a new century!

by cowsarecool220 on Sep 13, 2008 10:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Keep in mind

That the precedent was set with AL teams with no near-Regional connection. With the short distance between Milwaukee and Chicago, it’s pretty easy to see why the prices are higher.

Who needs a stinkin' tag line? What are they for anyway?

by krummy12 on Sep 13, 2008 10:11 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Sure - supply and demand

I’m happy to pay retail price for a ticket to see the Cubs.

by ChipSet on Sep 13, 2008 10:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

so will the third game be played if necessary?

2008 Cubs: Who needs nine innings, when you only need a 7th?

by Chanman25 on Sep 13, 2008 9:52 PM CDT   0 recs

On Sept. 29 (if necessar)

If necessary, the Cubs and Astros will make this game on Monday, Sept. 29 in Houston if the result can impact National League playoff races.

"I'm not much of a chemistry guy, you know. Chemistry to me is a pinch-hit double with the bases loaded"--Jim Frey, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

by zevkalman on Sep 13, 2008 9:54 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Here's a weird scenario

Houston down a half game in the wild card on the last day of the season to both the Brewers and Phillies. If they win, playoffs could get delayed to Thursday.

Old Style is the nectar of life.

by Mordecai on Sep 13, 2008 10:01 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Line up for Sept 29

1b Hoff
SS Ronnie
2B Fonty
3B MacGhee
LF-Ward
CF PIE
RF Fuld ( got to add somebody)
C- Hill
P Guzman

And they beat Astros 10-2 which clinches the WC for the METS ( Phillies having passed them for
the NL East Championship and Brewers long fallen out of contention.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry

by Doggie Stalker on Sep 13, 2008 10:03 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Wells gets the start

I’ve been saying all along that’s Randy Wells first major league start. Lou’s got to get him into a game sometime.

by Josh77 on Sep 14, 2008 2:10 AM CDT to parent up   0 recs

How many more home games does Houston have remaining? I think I counted 3 but I'm sure I interpereted the secret code correctly.

Hell, they might not play another game in MMP this season, even if they get in WC slot. Too bad to be them right now. This whole cluster fork in the road did not have to be executed so baddassadly. Pick an available facility that won’t be facing its own weather challenges and just move in like you do in Super Bowl nuetral location and play a game.

"The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been . . . baseball. It rules over America like an army of steamrollers." Terrance Mann
Tommie Agee was out.

by Weeghman Park on Sep 13, 2008 10:16 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

billy26

EXACTLY!!! just play the games….the Astros are hot, they should be able to win anywhere… by the way , nice use of the phrase “cluster fork” and the introduction of the new word “badassadly”!!!!Good Job!!!

by billy26 on Sep 14, 2008 5:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

woohoo

look at me on the front page!

I got lucky seeing this come up on Twitter when I did. This is about the frst time I’ve sat down all day. We’ve gotten about 5 in of rain and my basement is flooding and their expecting more rain for the next 36 hours.

If you’re in NW IN stay dry and be careful when you’re out: 3 of our main roads are washed out and the rest aren’t long until they are too.

Now, where'd I put that button....

by halfblindcubbiegirl on Sep 13, 2008 9:57 PM CDT   0 recs

Way to go HBCG!

Top notch…top notch!!!

"Don't give me any of that ole' bulls#!t." - Lou Brown

by mondello58 on Sep 13, 2008 10:05 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Same here hbcg..

our street in front of the house is flooded. Can’t flush the toilet cause the sewers are full. Lake George is spilling onto the roads and bridges here…what a mess.

"Whoever wants to know the heart and mind of America had better learn baseball." - Jacque Barzun

by Bump Bailey on Sep 13, 2008 10:59 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Cross your fingers that it rains enough in a specific area on the South side of Chicago

so the White Sox/ Tigers game is rained out and ESPN switches coverage to Wrigley Field North.

Then cross the rest of your fingers, arms, legs and anything else you want that they forget to tell Joe Morgan about the switch…

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Sep 13, 2008 10:00 PM CDT   0 recs