Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Preview, Saturday 6/4, 3:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Jun 4, 2011 1:00 PM CDT
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Today's game is yet another regionalized game from the wizards at Fox-TV; check after the jump for the game in your area. Given the way the Cubs have played this year, you may be happier if you are not in an area carrying this game.
Honestly, that's about all I've got today. Well, except this. The Cubs have held several sessions at Wrigley Field for season ticket holders; this is what today's looked like:
Photo by Al Yellon
If you're interested in what went on at this event, here's the flyer they passed out at the event (link opens .pdf). Yes, I saw Tom Ricketts and other members of management. No, it wasn't the right venue to discuss more substantive issues. This was a fun day for STH and their friends and families. The team did give free hot dogs, soft drinks and water and on the way out, everyone got a Ron Santo commemorative book.
There was one person who was walking around with a bag over her head, though.
Cubs lineup:
rf fukudome, 2b barney, ss castro, 1b pena, 3b dewitt, c soto, lf colvin, cf campana, p wells
Cardinals lineup:
Theriot ss; Jay lf; Pujols 1b; Berkman rf; Rasmus cf; Molina c; M. Carpenter 3b; Descalso 2b; Lohse p
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Randy Wells had two of his better starts of 2010 against the Cardinals -- and then another one where he gave up five runs without getting anyone out. Overall, he wound up with a 3.60 ERA in three starts against them, which isn't bad. Hold them to three runs today and the Cubs might have a shot at winning. No current Cardinal has homered off Wells and even Albert Pujols has been held to 1-for-8.
Kyle Lohse was once in the Cubs farm system. He was traded to the Twins in 1999 as a throw-in in the Rick Aguilera deal; the prospect the Twins really wanted was a pitcher named Jason Ryan, who pitched in 24 major league games and has been out of baseball since 2000. Meanwhile, Lohse has had an 11-year career and even the other pitcher the Cubs got with Aguilera -- Scott Downs -- has been productive as a reliever, with other teams. All the Cubs got out of the deal was the mediocre tail end of Aguilera's career. Oh, and a year or so from Rondell White, who the Cubs acquired from the Expos for Downs.
Lohse has had a very good start to this season, though he did not face the Cubs in the series at Wrigley last month. Aramis Ramirez is hitting .467 (7-for-15, one HR) off Lohse.
Today's game is on Fox. Essentially, it's on everywhere east of Denver, except in the Cincinnati Reds home area. For a complete coverage map, click here. And, here is the complete MLB.com Mediacenter for today.
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Today's first pitch thread will be up at 3 p.m. CDT and the overflow threads will post at 4 pm, 5 pm and 5:45 pm CDT. If you need more overflows due to extra innings or rain delays, post them in the fanshot section.
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Nope...Still Unhappy
I really shouldn’t want to watch this game, but forking over more than $200 so I can watch the Cubs from Virginia makes me at least want to have the opportunity. Then my Fox in Bristol, TN continues to take that opportunity away from me. This is the second time in a row (in which the Cubs are on Fox) that the markets on both sides of me have had the Cubs game and my market has covered something else. Well there’s my rant for today. Pitch well Randy and score some dang runs!!!
"No enemy is more dangerous, than the enemy that has nothing to lose." Mark Grace
by GateCity, VA Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2011 1:07 PM CDT reply actions
Why is Ramirez not playing again?
WTF does having a few stitches in your lip have to do with hitting or catching a baseball?
Well, people were bitching that he shouldn't play due to his production
So now they get their wish
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
I do not know how to judge if it is obvious or not
but I do also think he could give to shyts.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Maybe not to you but to me it is obvious
…. and im not the only one who thinks that
Whether it’s fair or not, Aramis Ramirez is regarded by some rival scouts as one of the most disinterested major leaguers in uniform
It would not surprise me if Aramis retired at the end of this season.
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DH for the O's?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Over Vladimir Guerrero?
Doubt it. Per Cot’s he has made $87 million in his career. Put the $2m buyout in there and it’s almost $90m. He doesn’t need the money and clearly, his production is declining.
This very well may be his last year.
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$90m doesn't go as far as it used to.
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by jameslcrockett on Jun 4, 2011 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Let me get to $88m first...
and then I’ll let you know if I agree.
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by jameslcrockett on Jun 6, 2011 12:48 AM CDT up reply actions
I could see him going to a winner
and playing part time. Maybe a Eric Chavez role
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
I can't see a team signing him for that sort of role.
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Maybe maybe not
But a role in the AL where he can go between DHing and playing the field.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Like the Cardinals?
- goes to wash the vomit from his mouth *
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by jameslcrockett on Jun 4, 2011 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
A bag over his head....really?
Too muggy for that.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
by mrcubsfan on Jun 4, 2011 1:15 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Ah...but that's
true commitment to the bag!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Scheduled for the Giants/Rockies game
But believe it or not, it’s pouring rain here. Might get to see the Cubs game after all.
Or, they might show you Dodgers/Reds
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Interesting.
Which TV market are you in?
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I do know where he lives, yes.
I am not sure what TV market his town is part of. That’s not so odd, is it?
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Ah, that makes sense.
That’s more Giants country than Dodgers country.
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Was supposed to be like this, I guess.
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Was it Jessica?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Nah, she walked in, grabbed the Ron Santo book, and left.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
LOL
Would have been a long trip in from NY just for a book.
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At this point, it's a long trip in from NY just to watch the Cubs.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
Hey! How did you get my picture?
Oh, wait. That’s not me. Really. I think.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Given how smart some people are, I pictured him like this:
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
by chilango2 on Jun 4, 2011 2:08 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I too pictured it "like this"
(only with a tightly drawn bungee-cord around the neck area)
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Chi-
It’s the “universal sign” of being embarrased by/for your team. “Ashamed of showing your face” at a game.
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I hate that damn wizard with the fire of a thousand suns.
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Rondell White
That’s a blast from the past.
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I was at Fan Appreciation Yesterday
I think I am going to write a fanpost about this on the side to share my experience.
Please do.
I’d be interesting in reading it.
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
I was at yesterday's event.
I’ll admit it; that’s the kind of stuff that keeps me drinking the Kool-Aid. It was awesome.
"They sell every ticket to every game, win or lose!" - Tom Ricketts
Agreed, it was very nice for the Cubs to do this.
Met the Ricketts, very nice young people, it was an excellent experience.
The more Colvin plays...
the more likely he’s shipped off in some package deal at the deadline. BA .103…really?
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen. ~Bob Lemon, 1981
I hate Fox.
I’m always forced to watch whatever California team I don’t care about, even though I’m from Portland.
Although seeing that Tim McCarver is calling the game today, I suppose it’s a mixed blessing.
"Hey! If the moon were made of ribs, wouldja eat it? I know I would!"
Watching highlights now of Smoltz Morris game 7 1991 WS
What I would do to have been at that game.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
Rudy Jaramillo rarely gets mentioned here
but the guy and his approach are just awful.
from ESPN
Once again, the Cubs were aggressive early in the count against Garcia. Of the 56 pitches they saw in the first two pitches of an at-bat, they swung at 25 of them (44.6 pct), the fourth highest percentage against Garcia in his short career. Garcia’s other two career starts against the Cubs rank first and second. This season, no team has swung more often than the Cubs (48.1 pct).
Yeah, I have to agree with you here.
I’m not sure how Jaramillo got his reputation. He’s been an enormous failure with the Cubs.
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Another case of
someone being good somewhere else … then coming to the North Side and being bad, I guess.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Jun 4, 2011 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Wouldn't it be wiser...
to have your best hitting coach roaming around in the minors and teaching their “hitting philosophies” to the younger players, then to try and use it on the vets? I never understood that. Doesn’t the old adage “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” make sense here?
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen. ~Bob Lemon, 1981
They're supposed to have one of each
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by jameslcrockett on Jun 4, 2011 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Same way...
Marlon Byrd and Milton Bradley got it.
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by jameslcrockett on Jun 4, 2011 2:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Would have preferred to see LeMahieu
get another start than DeWitt. Not a huge deal; just a preference.
The U.S. plays World Champion Spain today at 4:30 on ESPN and Univision.
I, for one, will be watching that and invite you all to join me.
¡Qué viva España!
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Is that what you're gonna watch when you're done with the WNBA on ABC?
GM's are in charge of Managers, not the other way around.
by shoemile on Jun 4, 2011 2:42 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veMjxYDYRCE
"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.
With a screen-name like "Chilango2"
I always assumed you were Mexican, not Spanish…not so, or are you just cheering for Hispanic teams in general? (No offence intended my friend). Just curious.
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
My grandparents are Spanish.
I still have family there. I root for Spain and Real Madrid, then the Cubs, then the Twins, then Ferrari and then Mexico.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Thank You Sir.
I have a lot of Mexican buddies…they seem pretty dedicated to Mexico only
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I learned to give up on them.
I get all intense as the World Cup nears. Then they break my heart. Then I forget about them for 3+ years. I should do the same with the Cubs.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Yep, we all should!
"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.
Not a fan of MLS
I just “mess with the amigos”…as I’m German, I eat a lot of crow! :)
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Just remind 'em of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn8-LDFrlB8
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Ha! I assure you
“Da Boys” take MLS much, much more serioysly than I. "sides, it’s good to see em have a team to cheer for!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Ok, that's it...
“serio*y*sly”??? My fat fingers are (still) screwing up! (And I got scolded by Al over Bartman/Gonzo)…I’m taking my ball and my pudgy fingers outta this site! Later all!
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
I have a friend from Rota
It looks beautiful there.
I have PMS & a GPS -- which means -- I am a bitch, and I will find you.
by cub in louies nest on Jun 4, 2011 5:08 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
...
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
State high point count: 3/50
If you are grouchy, irritable, or just plain mean, there will be a $10 charge for putting up with you.
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2011 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Damn
Can TWIB do more pieces on the Cards? Is Fox based out of St. Louis or something?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Yes.
That’s why we’re stuck with Joe Buck and Tim McCarver. They want St. Louis Cardinals home telecasts for all of us “fortunate” to be able to see the game, since, clearly, everyone hates the Cubs.
Oh wait….
I didn't believe it last August, but it turns out that love survives.
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2011 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions
If you're watching FOX (Duncan speaking)
do yourself a favor and turn it off. Dave is talking things like “keeping the ball low in the strike-zone, committed quality catching” and all sortsa things we lack. For years I’d questioned if Dunc was superior to Larry R. I’ve decided “yes”. The guy is a master at his chosen craft. Tho it won’t happen, I’d be curious to see if he would be the difference maker for the Cubs Staff. Larry got us close…very close…might Duncan have led us past those (tragic) 5 outs?
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Larry got us close…very close…might Duncan have led us past those (tragic) 5 outs?
Seriously? If Duncan had been the pitching coach, Bartman doesn’t touch the ball and Gonzalez turns the double play?
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I get your point Mr. Yellon...
It’s the “endless debate”. I just wondered if the mindset of our pitchers mighta been different. (Bartman was just a “contributing factor”) we still could’ve recovered, no?
I didn't understand the "white-collar Cub fans", "blue-collar Sox fans" until much later in life. Harry Smith~ "For Cubs Fans Only".
Sucks that our approach at the plate and the mound both stink
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
I was at the 2:00 session yesterday
THe only Cubs people I talked to were my rep and Colin Faulkner (with Crane Kenny) and Tom Ricketts. TO both of them, I expressed by displeasure with the rainout policy that is in effect this year. Both tap danced around the subject, telling me flat out there are too many season ticket holders (yeah..it’s all our fault) to allow them to exchange tickets, but if I call the ticket office and ask for my rep, he will be able to exchange the one that I have for another game. Both Faulkner (boy is he young) and Ricketts said they heard a lot about this and will be something they have to look into. I brought my list of teams from Al’s post that allow even exchanges, they countered with Boston and the White Sox who do not allow exchanges. I said that I should not have to beg to get an exchange. Faulkner said that “What happens if you want to exchange it for a ticket for the Yankees game?” I told him, that was a dumb argument (yes, I told him that) since in the past we could exchange it for a future game SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. He didn’t seem to get that.
ANyway, It was fun out there at the ballpark. I sat in the outfield grass, I answered the bullpen phone (It was ringing when I went by there – someone in the dugout was playing with the phone there and told me to warm up Lee Smith) and I ate some free hotdogs and drank free pop.
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by kaseyi on Jun 4, 2011 2:39 PM CDT reply actions 3 recs
Wow. That's a really interesting post. Thanks for sharing that. Rec'd.
"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.
Faulkner said that "What happens if you want to exchange it for a ticket for the Yankees game?" I told him, that was a dumb argument (yes, I told him that) since in the past we could exchange it for a future game SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY. He didn’t seem to get that.
Unbelievable. Is he really that dumb? Seems so, given that argument.
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Holy crap.
Now the question is, how did this guy even get the job?
"They sell every ticket to every game, win or lose!" - Tom Ricketts
So did you get Lee up?
I LOL’ed
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
about 5 minutes later
I actually called the dugout back and told them Smith was ready. THe person on the other end started laughing.
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Yay!!! The Cubs game is on FOX here in DC!
Joe Buck and Tim McCarver….here I come!!!! The Cardinals are gonna get hammered today!
"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.
Put down the crack pipe Bill.
Have you been hanging with Marion Barry again? Didn’t I tell you he was bad influence?
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
LOL! Ha, I really laughed at that, Jose. Are you gonna be watching Messi today? I am.
"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.
Oops! My bad.
I thought that Messi was playing with Spain today. I guess it is only Torres and David Villa today?
"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.
Argentina is in Norway I think. And Messi is on holiday ahead of Copa America.
I think it’ll be Villa alone tonight.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Oh my! I gotta get some rest, or maybe lay off those pipes! LOL :-)
"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.
Its Mcarver today?
… shit! I bet he brings up 1908 and/or bartman by the 2nd inning. i hate that man
No Bet...
McCrappy loves to harp on that…
You're not deep, You're not an intellectual,
You're not an artist, You're not a critic,
You're not a poet... You just have internet access.
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I didn't climb to the top of the food chain to eat lettuce...
hopefully he is changing his address at the top
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip
I was thinking
Packing his office…
You're not deep, You're not an intellectual,
You're not an artist, You're not a critic,
You're not a poet... You just have internet access.
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I didn't climb to the top of the food chain to eat lettuce...
Sugar coma from yesterday's holiday:
National Donut Day.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
Did Starlin ask for his autograph?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
What's the name of that woman who, in the 70s and 80s, ran onto the field and kissed the ball players?
Can’t think of her name. Thanks.
"I'm not a broadcaster! I'm me!"--Ron Santo
.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Talented, too
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
I'm in love.
"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.
I'm heading a game shortly between the two best teams in the MWL.
Why should I put up with minor league baseball at major league prices? I’d rather go see the real thing. Sorry Cubbies, but I’m catching the Lugnuts & the Bees today!
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Working or just watching?
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Working.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
All the snow finally melted there in Lansing?
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cubs are not looking much different from the 2010 model.i doubt even pujols would help this team
We'd have one hitter other teams would worry about.
There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion?
Carlos Pena
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by Vermont Cubs Fan on Jun 4, 2011 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions
Oi!
"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root
Thunder and lightning starting up just in time for the 4pm session @ Wrigley today.
Sucks for the folks waiting to get in right now.
This weather has been ridiculous this year.
"They sell every ticket to every game, win or lose!" - Tom Ricketts
Crane Kenney asked us about a Jumbotron
At this morning’s Season Ticket Holder Appreciation Day, my friend and I were talking to Crane Kenney about the occasional lapse of informing those at the game about whether a given play is ruled a wild pitch or passed ball, which player is charged with an error, etc. Kenney thanked us for our comments then said that since we were interested in getting more information at the game, what would we think about taking down the Toyota sign and installing a jumbotron (he used some other term) above the United building.
I told Kenney that I would be fine with it. My friend asked about how much advertising there would be and Kenney said it would be discrete, similar to the Citi logo next to the Cubs dugout.
Kenney also claimed that the reason they installed the Toyota sign wasn’t to block the Horseshoe Casino ad, but rather to block a planned giant rooftop facility that would accomodate 1,200 people. Given the reports that the Cubs helped find United as an advertiser on the building this year, it seems that there is greater cooperation between the Cubs and this rooftop owner.
I want no part of a jumbotron.
I didn’t see Kenney around yesterday (I didn’t look for him either). Now I wish I did, just to express how much I would hate that.
"They sell every ticket to every game, win or lose!" - Tom Ricketts
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