Down with Wrigley Field???

**cyman1189** · 04-06-2009, 12:54 PM

Zambrano kinda let his tongue slip yesterday and mentioned that he would like to see wrigley go away and have the cubs get a new stadium like new yankee stadium...

I know that saying that is kinda like saying lets tear down the Vatican in some people's eyes but what do all of you think?

I mean Wrigley is old.... it isnt like the cubs have had incredible success there, so i understand that it could go and everything would probably be fine.

I personally dont want it to go away... ive been there and it an awesome place. If they did replace it, it would have to be one hell of a ballpark the build and they would HAVE to have an Ivy wall still.

anyway what do all of you think about the cubs moving out of wrigley???

**chuckd4735** · 04-06-2009, 12:56 PM

Chicago Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano: 'I don't have problem with Wrigley' - ESPN

**cybsball20** · 04-06-2009, 12:56 PM

It's time....

**Haverhill** · 04-06-2009, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by cyman1189

Zambrano kinda let his tongue slip yesterday and mentioned that he would like to see wrigley go away and have the cubs get a new stadium like new yankee stadium...

I know that saying that is kinda like saying lets tear down the Vatican in some people's eyes but what do all of you think?

I mean Wrigley is old.... it isnt like the cubs have had incredible success there, so i understand that it could go and everything would probably be fine.

I personally dont want it to go away... ive been there and it an awesome place. If they did replace it, it would have to be one hell of a ballpark the build and they would HAVE to have an Ivy wall still.

anyway what do all of you think about the cubs moving out of wrigley???

I am a Cardinals fan so take what I say for what it's worth to you. You guys havn't won a World Series in Wrigley Field's existence so I don't think a change is necessary.

**Clone Fan** · 04-06-2009, 12:59 PM

I can see them replacing the stadium minus the bleachers section. They need new skyboxes, clubhouses and ceilings that won't fall on fans heads.

Being a Cubs fan I would be OK with this, but do NOT touch any part of the bleachers, scoreboard or ivy.

**gocubs2118** · 04-06-2009, 12:59 PM

Whether people like it or not Wrigley isn't going to last forever. I would personally love a new stadium but that probably won't happen. Maybe play at US Cellular for a year and do major renovations to it. Like get new restrooms because we know how much fun it is to pee in troughs.

**cyman1189** · 04-06-2009, 12:59 PM

i mean i know he retracted his statement, but he still said it. The more i think about this, the more i think it needs to go. it is soooo old and they could build a kick *** stadium.... we will see

**clonefan98** · 04-06-2009, 12:59 PM

I am not a Cubs fan, but it would be a shame to see it go. I'm sure the new ball park would have some lame corporate name too.

Verizon Park at Wrigley, etc, etc, etc.

**hurdleisu24** · 04-06-2009, 01:00 PM

The Cubs vs the Red Soxs which will keep their stadium longer

**cyman1189** · 04-06-2009, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by hurdleisu24

The Cubs vs the Red Soxs which will keep their stadium longer

EPIC CyBookie ^^^

**cybsball20** · 04-06-2009, 01:01 PM

I just hope they build it in the exact same spot, same specs, everything. Just with more of the modern amenities, normal walking clearance, etc.

**Tornado man** · 04-06-2009, 01:01 PM

Originally Posted by cybsball20

It's time....

I can certainly see why Cubs players get jealous of others - Wrigley has a tiny, cramped clubhouse, and no amenities like workout areas and lounges like all the new stadiums have.
TV hides a lot of things about Wrigley...

**4429 mcc** · 04-06-2009, 01:09 PM

I would love to watch the politics and under the table deals that would happen if this ever happen, it would be a complete zoo!

If the city got awarded the 2016 olympics, I wonder if it would happen then.

**cyman1189** · 04-06-2009, 01:23 PM

even a renovation would be good.... like i said though. that Ivy wall needs to stay and id probably like to see the scoreboard stay non-electronic...

**gocubs2118** · 04-06-2009, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by cyman1189

even a renovation would be good.... like i said though. that Ivy wall needs to stay and id probably like to see the scoreboard stay non-electronic...

Yep, its probably not possible but I would like them to knock down everything but the outfield wall, bleachers and scoreboard. Everything else needs to be rebuilt.