2020 Team

[Kid]

So, uh, this is a new one.

 

Be among the first to get your 2020 Chicago Cubs Spring Training single game tickets during the online Mastercard Presale Friday, January 10. Fans using a Mastercard can purchase single game tickets in advance of the general on-sale at a 15 percent premium in excess of face value, while fans using other forms of payment may purchase tickets at a 20 percent premium in excess of face value.

[rok]

I thought the elimination of paper tickets was supposed to save everyone money. This better not become a new trend for ticket presales.

[Brock]

New for Spring Training? Because they have done that for a while with regular season tickets.

[Kid]

Really?  That's the first time I've heard of it.

[Brock]

https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/cubs-annou...c266534890

[Bricklayer]

I swear to fucking christ, they are just hell bent on pricing out any sort of regular fan from following this team. 

 

Either they are trying to shear the sheep as much as they can while they can, or they only care about the more wealthy fans willing to pay the premium for firsties.  Either way, fuck them.

[funkster]

Well why not increase when you have done so much to improve over the last two seasons?

[1060Ivy]

Believe Cubs kept ticket pricing consistent with last year’s pricing. Not to worry, the club ticket prices increased though.

[1060Ivy]

Article slams ownerships misguided prioritization on revenue rather than on field talent over the last 2 offseasons.



Ricketts comment celebrating expense overruns for Wrigley renovations and associated development while apparently demanding player expenses be cut before any money can be spent on free agent acquisitions this offseason demonstrates this prioritization.



https://chicago.suntimes.com/cubs/2020/1...eo-epstein

[funkster]

The whining about costs of renovation drive me fucking nuts. Eat a dick.

 

 

Morrissey reaching on the complaints about the changes in Wrigleyville though. 

[Kid]

If you want to post an article that you think should be taken seriously, find someone other than Rick fucking Morrissey.

[rok]

This sounds truly terrible.

CHICAGO Fans will welcome back Cubs players, coaches and alumni at the 35th Annual Cubs Convention next week, January 17-19, at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. The 2020 Cubs Convention will include autograph opportunities, player and alumni appearances, live tapings, kid-friendly activities and more during the three-day event.



Cubs Convention kicks off Friday, January 17, at 6 p.m. CST, with the Opening Ceremony featuring player introductions and more. Following, guests will find some of their favorite Cubs alumni and future stars conducting surprise autograph signings. The events first day concludes with the Off the Mound with Ryan Dempster show, presented by Budweiser, a late night-style talk show featuring baseball tales, lively interviews and comedy sketches from Cubs players and executives.



Popular reoccurring Saturday sessions will be back, including Baseball Operations Update, Business Operations Update, David Ross & the Coaching Staff presented by Wintrust andthe Kids Only Press Conference presented by Advocate Childrens Hospital, hosted by Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo. Fans can later reminisce with Cubs alumni Darwin Barney, Reed Johnson, Miguel Montero, Geovany Soto and Travis Wood during the Welcome Back panel, hosted by Ron Coomer, followed by long-time Convention favorite Cubs Bingo presented by Budweiser and led by Wayne Messmer.



Sundays program features additional autograph sessions and two panels including Sunday Stories and Down on the Farm.



In addition to the sessions highlighted above, this years Convention includes several new activities for fans to enjoy throughout the weekend:



New this year at the Loews Chicago Hotel, the Cubs will host a live audience for the tapings of several new videos for the Cubs YouTube channel, including a special edition of Bae vs. Ballplayer presented by Garrett Popcorn Shops.



Fans can jump behind the anchor desk to produce their own Cubs highlight reel at the Marquee Sports Network Studio Experience. Fans who participate will receive a downloadable copy of their highlight reel to share on social media for the chance to win fun prizes.



Cubs fans can vote on their favorite designs for the Wintrust Crosstown Series Cup, which will be redesigned and unveiled ahead of the start of the Cubs-White Sox series July 7-8. Post-Convention, the designs also will be available for fans to vote on at www.wintrust.com through the end of March.



Guests can visit a dedicated social media room for giveaways, photo opportunities, special guest appearances and even recharge their mobile devices using the PowerPuck charging system, powered by IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.



Clarks Clubhouse will be open Saturday and Sunday only and will feature a giant coloring wall, mystery temporary tattoos, face painting, balloon artists, a prize wheel and a build your own Chicago Dog station presented by Vienna Beef.



Convention attendees can win big while giving back to the Chicago community through the Cubs Charities 50/50 Raffle program, available for purchase Friday and Saturday only. Fans can purchase 50/50 Raffle tickets online or from a uniformed Cubs Charities ambassador during Convention. The winning ticket number will be drawn at 7 p.m. CST Saturday, January 18, and will be posted online at www.cubs.com/raffle. The winner will receive half of the net proceeds from Cubs Conventions raffle ticket sales and the other half will benefit Cubs Charities. Fans purchasing online need to be located within the state of Illinois.



For more information and for a list of confirmed players, coaches and alumni, please visit www.cubs.com/convention. A percentage of the proceeds from Cubs Convention passes benefits Cubs Charities.



Current Players:



Adbert Alzolay

Albert Almora Jr.

Alec Mills

Anthony Rizzo

Brad Wieck

C.D. Pelham

Colin Rea

Dan Winkler

Daniel Descalso

David Bote

Dillon Maples

Duane Underwood Jr.

Ian Happ

James Norwood

Jason Heyward

Javier Báez

Jharel Cotton

José Quintana

Justin Steele

Kris Bryant

Kyle Hendricks

Kyle Ryan

Kyle Schwarber

Manuel Rodriguez

Miguel Amaya

Nico Hoerner

Robel Garcia

Ryan Tepera

Tony Kemp

Trevor Megill

Tyler Chatwood

Tyson Miller

Victor Caratini

Willson Contreras

Yu Darvish

Zack Short



Cubs Alumni:



Andre Dawson

Bill Campbell

Bill Madlock

Billy Williams

Bob Howry

Bobby Dernier

Carlos Zambrano

Darwin Barney

Dave Otto

Dwight Smith

Fergie Jenkins

Gary Matthews

Gary Matthews Jr.

Geovany Soto

Glendon Rusch

Jim Bullinger

Jody Davis

Jon Lieber

Kerry Wood

Koyie Hill

Larry Biittner

Lee Smith

Miguel Montero

Mike Fontenot

Mike Remlinger

Pete LaCock

Randy Hundley

Ray Burris

Reed Johnson

Ryan Dempster

Ryan Sweeney

Ryne Sandberg

Sean Marshall

Steve Trout

Ted Lilly

Tim Stoddard

Travis Wood

Todd Haney

[funkster]

I cannot understand how the FO views Almora as a viable big leaguer still, I really cant.

[jstraw]

It sounds GREAT...no Dempster!

[Kid]

It sounds GREAT...no Dempster!

 

Psst.