Cali Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 So this is a completely ridiculous thread idea, but aint no catch all thread anymore, (Cause Jason's a huge loser) so my insanity gets spewed into it's own thread.... The talk of not getting the game in tonight in the game thread got me thinking, do you think the next Sox ballpark will get a retractable roof to prevent this? I know that if they even get a new stadium it wont be for another 30 years or so, so who knows what kinda crazy futuristic stadium designs there will be... I think this thread came about cause I really hate Rain Delay's and Postponed games, especially while Im at work cause I need the distraction Haha. I blame the weather for this stupid thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABearSoX Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Well if Chicago wins the 2016 bid there may be an extra stadium laying around and I would gues that it would have a retractable roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (DABearSoX @ Sep 12, 2008 -> 03:38 PM) Well if Chicago wins the 2016 bid there may be an extra stadium laying around and I would gues that it would have a retractable roof. I may be ripped apart for this, but I think ANY new/refurbished stadium should have a retractable roof at this point. I think it's ridiculous that with Soldier they didn't either figure a way to put a retractable roof on or move to a location that would provide for one. Edited September 12, 2008 by SoxFan562004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABearSoX Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Sep 12, 2008 -> 10:48 PM) I may be ripped apart for this, but I think ANY new/refurbished stadium should have a retractable roof at this point. I think it's ridiculous that with Soldier they didn't either figure a way to put a retractable roof on or move to a location that would provide for one. I disagree, but only for football. Football is a sport that should be played outside wherever you play. Some people complained about the Super Bowl in '06 that now they should always play it inside, but I still disagree. Other sports however should have the option to be roofed...even though Hockey is pretty cool outside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCQ Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 not trying to flame here but wats chicago football without blizzard or raining conditions its part of our edge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Sep 12, 2008 -> 04:48 PM) I may be ripped apart for this, but I think ANY new/refurbished stadium should have a retractable roof at this point. I think it's ridiculous that with Soldier they didn't either figure a way to put a retractable roof on or move to a location that would provide for one. In terms of baseball, I definitely agree. I can't believe Minnesota didn't put one in with their new one -- that's ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 QUOTE (DABearSoX @ Sep 12, 2008 -> 03:13 PM) I disagree, but only for football. Football is a sport that should be played outside wherever you play. Some people complained about the Super Bowl in '06 that now they should always play it inside, but I still disagree. Other sports however should have the option to be roofed...even though Hockey is pretty cool outside Well, here's the issue. How bad do you want the conditions to be for the Super Bowl? Rain pushed it a few years back. No matter how big or modern the ballpark, I can't imagine the NFL will put a super bowl in a place that might well have -20 degree temperatures on gameday. In 100 years, it's pretty likely that an open door stadium in Chicago could run with a super bowl, but by then they'll have to renovate the soldier field space ship again anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 QUOTE (TCQ @ Sep 12, 2008 -> 05:23 PM) not trying to flame here but wats chicago football without blizzard or raining conditions its part of our edge What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felix Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Yes, I think so. The important thing is that it's named after Bill Veeck, not this corporate s***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 The next Sox park will be when we are all significantly older people - at least 40 years from now. Can you believe that this park is heading towards 20 years already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 QUOTE (Felix @ Sep 12, 2008 -> 03:35 PM) Yes, I think so. The important thing is that it's named after Bill Veeck, not this corporate s***. never happen. Bill was fun and I love the guy, but he didn't bring a championship to the south side - jerry reinsdorf did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 could have used a roof tonight Also I don't think Corporate Sponsorships are going away any time soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I like it the way it is now. If it rains, so be it. I thought the rain during Game 2 of the Series gave it an amazing vibe. You wouldn't have that with a roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliSoxFanViaSWside Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 QUOTE (ChiSox35 @ Sep 12, 2008 -> 07:21 PM) I like it the way it is now. If it rains, so be it. I thought the rain during Game 2 of the Series gave it an amazing vibe. You wouldn't have that with a roof. It also rained during game 5 of the 2005 ALCS in Anaheim no less. (it never rains in southern california) I remember writing a post the next day that was more like an essay using the rain as a symbol washing away the years of suffering or something along those lines. I often want to go back and read it again but the damn search never works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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