whitesoxfan101 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...-home-headlines Wrigley bleachers named 'Bud Light bleachers' March 30, 2006, 1:01 PM CST The Cubs announced today that the newly renovated Wrigley Field bleachers will be officially named the "Bud Light bleachers." "The Cubs are one of the most storied teams in baseball, with a tremendously loyal fan base and one of the greatest venues in all of sports. We're excited to offer this new feature – the Bud Light Bleachers – to Cubs fans," said Tony Ponturo, vice president, Global Media and Sports Marketing, Anheuser-Busch Inc. in a statement. "The bleachers at Wrigley Field represent the ultimate fan experience in Major League Baseball. We are proud to have the prestigious Bud Light brand join us in this partnership as we enhance our fans' experience," said John F. McDonough, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Broadcasting, Chicago Cubs. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The last few years the Cubs have really been selling their souls for the green, even more than in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 And I read somewhere today that the Sox have a higher payroll than the Cubs this year now that they're off the hook for Sosa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 In a related story, it was announced today that the sequal to the critically acclaimed "March of the Penguins" will be shot at Wrigley Field starring the masses of Cubs fans.... The working title thus far is "March of the Lemmings" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 WEB MD also signed a deal to sponsor their pitching staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 30, 2006 -> 02:55 PM) WEB MD also signed a deal to sponsor their pitching staff. I heard that. Also, the publishers and authors of "The Complete Idiots Guide" book series will be sponsoring the club's manager and GM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MurcieOne Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 preparation H is founding the ass pouding they will recieve by the rest of major leaguebaseball this year.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeBatterz Posted March 30, 2006 Share Posted March 30, 2006 Dang, tough crowd on the Cubbies. I love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted March 30, 2006 Author Share Posted March 30, 2006 QUOTE(MurcieOne @ Mar 30, 2006 -> 03:07 PM) preparation H is founding the ass pouding they will recieve by the rest of major leaguebaseball this year.... In that case, they should sign Kaz Tadano. Is he still on the Indians? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuck the Cubs Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 I also heard Bill Wirtz is sponsoring a class on stinginess 101 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 Is this a real news item? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 10:50 AM) Is this a real news item? Yes, this one is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 01:50 PM) Is this a real news item? the Cubs front office feels that if they put names on sections of seats, then Cubs fans will come in droves to experience the "classiness" and pay extra money. Looks like they were right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Mar 30, 2006 -> 02:55 PM) WEB MD also signed a deal to sponsor their pitching staff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 And they wonder why the Cardinal's are a better team. You dont see Stl naming anything "Tribune's Home Run Porch". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted March 31, 2006 Author Share Posted March 31, 2006 QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 02:03 PM) And they wonder why the Cardinal's are a better team. You dont see Stl naming anything "Tribune's Home Run Porch". Well to be fair, they still have Big Mac land, even several years after McGwire is gone, which is sponsored by McDonalds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted March 31, 2006 Share Posted March 31, 2006 (edited) And McDonalds does not represent a team in STL's division. Where as Budweiser aka Busch was one of the owners of the Cards, and the namesake of the new stadium. Its like a big STL flag in the middle of Wrigley. Edited March 31, 2006 by Soxbadger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 31, 2006 -> 02:05 PM) Well to be fair, they still have Big Mac land, even several years after McGwire is gone, which is sponsored by McDonalds. I think Big Mac Land is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 QUOTE(Leonard Zelig @ Apr 2, 2006 -> 10:01 AM) I think Big Mac Land is gone. The entire stadium is gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 QUOTE(YASNY @ Apr 2, 2006 -> 10:18 AM) The entire stadium is gone. Yeah, I live about a mile and a half from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted April 2, 2006 Share Posted April 2, 2006 I hate things like this. And US Cellular Field. But if it has to happen to a team, let it be the Cubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Apr 2, 2006 -> 11:47 AM) I hate things like this. And US Cellular Field. But if it has to happen to a team, let it be the Cubs. I love what the money from US Cellular allowed them to do to the ballpark. That was one 'sellout' that was worth it. As an added bonus, it eliminated the name of a skinflint that sent the franchise into an 88 year funk. Personally, I liked it best been old Comisky was called 'White Sox Park'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted April 3, 2006 Share Posted April 3, 2006 QUOTE(YASNY @ Apr 3, 2006 -> 09:09 AM) I love what the money from US Cellular allowed them to do to the ballpark. That was one 'sellout' that was worth it. As an added bonus, it eliminated the name of a skinflint that sent the franchise into an 88 year funk. Personally, I liked it best been old Comisky was called 'White Sox Park'. I don't really care either way about Comiskey's name being off the park (although I understand your point and I know a lot of people share the opinion), but I agree that the US Cellular money corrected all the mistakes that were made when the park was built. The awful roof, the tragic color scheme, the dreaded blue seats....all have been addressed with US Cellular cash. Add to that the Fundamentals and Fan Deck and it was a very effective "sellout" indeed. The "Bud Light Bleachers" is nothing but a cash grab, and that's what makes me dislike it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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