HuskyCaucasian Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 InsideTheSox: #WhiteSox, #Cubs & BP announce creation of the BP Crosstown Cup, which will go to the yearly series winner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Can the trophy be a stolen urinal trough from Wrigley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Apr 26, 2010 -> 11:00 AM) InsideTheSox: #WhiteSox, #Cubs & BP announce creation of the BP Crosstown Cup, which will go to the yearly series winner. Ahhh, BP...so there's sponsorship involved. Now it all makes sense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuskyCaucasian Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Apr 26, 2010 -> 10:03 AM) Ahhh, BP...so there's sponsorship involved. Now it all makes sense! My thought exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev211 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 This is just giving the stupid fans in each fan base another thing to throw at the other teams fans. It's going to get really annoying when the Cubs win it and we have to hear cubs fans who cant name their CF tell me they have the "crosstown cup." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 26, 2010 -> 10:02 AM) Can the trophy be a stolen urinal trough from Wrigley? your definition of trophy is vastly different than mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Apr 26, 2010 -> 10:03 AM) Ahhh, BP...so there's sponsorship involved. Now it all makes sense! Everything in the entire sport is sponsored. Why is this so surprising? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 This series has been losing interest more and more. They are big games but no where near as intense as they used to be. This is lame though if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 26, 2010 -> 11:22 AM) Everything in the entire sport is sponsored. Why is this so surprising? It's not, and that's my point. The motivation behind starting this trophy is more clear now. There aren't operating costs associated with making a trophy beyond the $50 it takes to get the thing made, so the clubs get money for nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninem Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I don't think it's a stupid idea...anything that fuels any rivalry is fine by me, and like a few people have pointed out, it's a localized thing, college football teams do it all the time and it adds a little fun. That being said, it seems like they should make the series 7 games or 5 games, would be kinda funny to see the first 5 or so years of it's inception go to no one because of a split! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 I can't believe Brooks Boyer agreed to this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Both teams should play for the right to punch A.J. in the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pants Rowland Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 26, 2010 -> 10:02 AM) Can the trophy be a stolen urinal trough from Wrigley? That would answer my question of whether I can pee in it or not. Giant yawn to this news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Apr 26, 2010 -> 11:14 AM) Both teams should play for the right to punch A.J. in the face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjm676 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 really dumb. just play the games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 A plea to my soxtalk brethren... Please do not ever utter the words "Well at least we won the cup" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 26, 2010 -> 10:15 AM) your definition of trophy is vastly different than mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 QUOTE (keninem @ Apr 26, 2010 -> 11:10 AM) I don't think it's a stupid idea...anything that fuels any rivalry is fine by me, and like a few people have pointed out, it's a localized thing, college football teams do it all the time and it adds a little fun. That being said, it seems like they should make the series 7 games or 5 games, would be kinda funny to see the first 5 or so years of it's inception go to no one because of a split! Oh, it WILL be awarded - they've come up with a very Bud Selig-type of "tiebreaker". If the teams split the series, the team who won the final Cubs/Sox game of that season wins the PRESTIGIOUS British Petroleum Crosstown Cup!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanOfCorn Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Jeez fellas...it's just a meaningless trophy. It is what it is...a way to rekindle the rivalry a bit. It's not stupid or boring or fantastic or anything. In the words of Terry Boers...it's just a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxfrthmmrs Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 this so reminds me of a college football rivalry where the likes of U of Minn ad U of Wisc play for the Paul Bunyans's axe. Too bad these guys aren't college kids anymore, they are professionals. Can you imagine Konerko or Vizquel hoisting the trophy or like Fukudome or Derek Lee hoisting it and screaming IN YOUR FACE MOTHER*****RS! I bet those guys aren't even excited about this trophy, they would much rather be competing for the World Series trophy. Lame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Controlled Chaos Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 So about 1 mil to each team... Cubs-White Sox series to have its own trophy Posted by Ed S. at 4/26/2010 9:30 AM CDT on Chicago Business The annual White Sox-Cubs series now will have a trophy attached to it. Both teams, though, will win by walking away with more than $1 million in a unique sponsorship deal, according to a top sports marketing consultant. The teams announced this morning that the winner of the six-game series will receive the BP Crosstown Cup. This follows the college football tradition of traveling trophies such as Little Brown Jug (Michigan-Minnesota), Old Oaken Bucket (Purdue-Indiana), Illibuck (Illinois-Ohio State), and the ever-popular Floyd of Rosedale (Iowa-Minnesota). The teams obviously want to add more spice to what already is an intense series. The winner of the most games will be awarded the Crosstown Cup in a trophy presentation following the final game. If the annual series is split 3-3, the Cup will be awarded to the winner of the series' last game. It is a creative idea, ensuring the losing team's fans will make a beeline for the exits prior to the trophy presentation. However, this unique partnership between the two teams is about more than a trophy. There are sponsorship dollars here, and BP will be paying a premium. Marc Ganis, president of Chicago-based SportsCorp, said both teams will receive in excess of $1 million in the deal. BP will have several promotions surrounding the Crosstown Cup. The company will be the presenting sponsor through the 2012 season. "It's an additional revenue source for the teams," Mr. Ganis said. "It's also a way of promoting the teams even more when all the activation is done by BP. This is the kind of sponsorship arrangement that has benefits across the board, including those for fans." Here are the statements from the big guys in the release: “Cubs and Sox fans have always been passionate about this rivalry. The BP Crosstown Cup recognizes the excitement of winning the crosstown series,” said Chicago Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts said. “In addition to bragging rights, fans will have a chance to win prizes through this promotion, which will make the series even more fun.” “Thanks to Chicago’s baseball fans, this city is such a passionate baseball town, particularly when it comes to the White Sox vs. Cubs in interleague play,” Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said. “We think the creation of the Crosstown Cup, made possible through this unique, two-team, one-city partnership with our friends at BP, will elevate Chicago’s summer baseball rivalry to a new level for fans on both sides of town.” What do you think? Is this a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDo Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ Apr 26, 2010 -> 01:00 PM) So about 1 mil to each team... Cubs-White Sox series to have its own trophy Posted by Ed S. at 4/26/2010 9:30 AM CDT on Chicago Business The annual White Sox-Cubs series now will have a trophy attached to it. Both teams, though, will win by walking away with more than $1 million in a unique sponsorship deal, according to a top sports marketing consultant. The teams announced this morning that the winner of the six-game series will receive the BP Crosstown Cup. This follows the college football tradition of traveling trophies such as Little Brown Jug (Michigan-Minnesota), Old Oaken Bucket (Purdue-Indiana), Illibuck (Illinois-Ohio State), and the ever-popular Floyd of Rosedale (Iowa-Minnesota). The teams obviously want to add more spice to what already is an intense series. The winner of the most games will be awarded the Crosstown Cup in a trophy presentation following the final game. If the annual series is split 3-3, the Cup will be awarded to the winner of the series' last game. It is a creative idea, ensuring the losing team's fans will make a beeline for the exits prior to the trophy presentation. However, this unique partnership between the two teams is about more than a trophy. There are sponsorship dollars here, and BP will be paying a premium. Marc Ganis, president of Chicago-based SportsCorp, said both teams will receive in excess of $1 million in the deal. BP will have several promotions surrounding the Crosstown Cup. The company will be the presenting sponsor through the 2012 season. "It's an additional revenue source for the teams," Mr. Ganis said. "It's also a way of promoting the teams even more when all the activation is done by BP. This is the kind of sponsorship arrangement that has benefits across the board, including those for fans." Here are the statements from the big guys in the release: “Cubs and Sox fans have always been passionate about this rivalry. The BP Crosstown Cup recognizes the excitement of winning the crosstown series,” said Chicago Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts said. “In addition to bragging rights, fans will have a chance to win prizes through this promotion, which will make the series even more fun.” “Thanks to Chicago’s baseball fans, this city is such a passionate baseball town, particularly when it comes to the White Sox vs. Cubs in interleague play,” Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said. “We think the creation of the Crosstown Cup, made possible through this unique, two-team, one-city partnership with our friends at BP, will elevate Chicago’s summer baseball rivalry to a new level for fans on both sides of town.” What do you think? Is this a good idea? Woo! That's 2 Andruw Joneses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmbjeff Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Apr 26, 2010 -> 12:03 PM) Woo! That's 2 Andruw Joneses! And just short of a Kotsay or Vizquel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 For complete lack of a better word, this idea is pathetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 So baring a tie, the winner of the final game gets it? Totally downplaying the real idea of actually awarding a trophy. Congrats on a stupid idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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