11-02-2009, 09:01 AM
Wrigley is not a shithole in my estimation. It's just old. It's dated. These aren't crimes and not rocket science to amend.
We expect better amenities in modern facilities and adding them to older facilities is a very doable challenge. Little things like a 100 year-old handrail, bumpy from 50 coats of paint finally get replaced...think of this a symbol of the overall approach.
Bathrooms? Gutted, expanded and looking like brand new...since they will (or should) be.
Food? More choices...fine...but I'm an expat so when I'm there all I want is a Polish or Italian Beef and maybe a Frosty Malt with a flat wooden spoon. If the Old Style ever goes I will be PISSED.
Earlier this summer we discussed a modern scoreboard on perhaps the Horeshoe rooftop. I'm in favor of this and would be surprised if something similar hadn't ocured to Ricketts.
I don't see much in the way of player gameday facilities in the Triangle. maybe some offices, weight rooms, etc. will be in part of it...possibly batting cages. The question of going underground with connecting tunnels is interesting. I don't see players moving between the two structures via skywalk. I imagine the building having more to do with fan experience and that anything that can be relocated from Wrigley proper to the Triangle creates opportunities for thoughtful remodeling of the unseen portions of the ballpark...new clubhouses and such.
I'd oppose an effort to relocate the bullpens. Their current location is a part of the Wrigley experience.
We expect better amenities in modern facilities and adding them to older facilities is a very doable challenge. Little things like a 100 year-old handrail, bumpy from 50 coats of paint finally get replaced...think of this a symbol of the overall approach.
Bathrooms? Gutted, expanded and looking like brand new...since they will (or should) be.
Food? More choices...fine...but I'm an expat so when I'm there all I want is a Polish or Italian Beef and maybe a Frosty Malt with a flat wooden spoon. If the Old Style ever goes I will be PISSED.
Earlier this summer we discussed a modern scoreboard on perhaps the Horeshoe rooftop. I'm in favor of this and would be surprised if something similar hadn't ocured to Ricketts.
I don't see much in the way of player gameday facilities in the Triangle. maybe some offices, weight rooms, etc. will be in part of it...possibly batting cages. The question of going underground with connecting tunnels is interesting. I don't see players moving between the two structures via skywalk. I imagine the building having more to do with fan experience and that anything that can be relocated from Wrigley proper to the Triangle creates opportunities for thoughtful remodeling of the unseen portions of the ballpark...new clubhouses and such.
I'd oppose an effort to relocate the bullpens. Their current location is a part of the Wrigley experience.