VictoryMC98 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Great, then all should understand why our park has 20,000 on a summer night. So good luck running a business. Those corporations are really putting butts in the seats. Baseball has way too many games to cater only to corporations. I realize they do, but it's a joke. I wonder how many southsiders from 55th Street down to 111th and from Kedzie over to Pulaski actually go to games. All Sports cater to where the money is... and isn’t not with Joe the Plumber, or Bob the home builder. I’d say the majority of fans are not from the south side anymore, they are from the burbs. And coming to a game is just a pain… Have to fight traffic to get to the game, don’t get out of the game till 10-10:30 then drive home, which can be anywhere from 30-60mins.. Then get up for work.. Most people have kids and other stuff, it is just easier to flip the game on at the house. And get to a couple of games a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (VictoryMC98 @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 02:24 PM) All Sports cater to where the money is... and isn’t not with Joe the Plumber, or Bob the home builder. I’d say the majority of fans are not from the south side anymore, they are from the burbs. And coming to a game is just a pain… Have to fight traffic to get to the game, don’t get out of the game till 10-10:30 then drive home, which can be anywhere from 30-60mins.. Then get up for work.. Most people have kids and other stuff, it is just easier to flip the game on at the house. And get to a couple of games a year. IMO HD TV has lessened the need to actually go to a game. Just a theory, but I've found myself looking at the picture on my TV or at a bar and thinking, this is way more comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoryMC98 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) IMO HD TV has lessened the need to actually go to a game. Just a theory, but I've found myself looking at the picture on my TV or at a bar and thinking, this is way more comfortable. And this is a pet peave of mine... for both the white sox and b-hawks.. those bastards don't wait for me to pee, when I am at the games.. I can hit puase at home and not miss anything. And yes I agree with your statement..But I still love going to the games about 3 times a month. Edited December 9, 2011 by VictoryMC98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 The $7 or $8 for a beer doesn't bother me as much. It's alcohol, and I guess I'm used to the markup on that, it's just expected wherever you go to drink. What bothers me more is paying like $5.25 for a soda or $4.50 for a water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippedoutpunk Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 02:27 PM) IMO HD TV has lessened the need to actually go to a game. Just a theory, but I've found myself looking at the picture on my TV or at a bar and thinking, this is way more comfortable. i agree. and not having to take the smelly red line back home when I'm piss drunk is also a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoryMC98 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) The $7 or $8 for a beer doesn't bother me as much. It's alcohol, and I guess I'm used to the markup on that, it's just expected wherever you go to drink. What bothers me more is paying like $5.25 for a soda or $4.50 for a water I am a beer Snob, I hate that I have to walk 1/2 through the ball-park to get a "imported" Sam Adams. Let's get some IPA's going.. Micro-Brews Edited December 9, 2011 by VictoryMC98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (VictoryMC98 @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 02:41 PM) I am a beer Snob, I hate that I have to walk 1/2 through the ball-park to get a "imported" Sam Adams. Let's get some IPA's going.. Micro-Brews Left field corner, there is an entire stand of Chicago land based microbrews. Its pretty damn awesome. You can also hit the BBQ brisket stand on the way over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (flippedoutpunk @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 02:38 PM) i agree. and not having to take the smelly red line back home when I'm piss drunk is also a plus. I literally bought my condo so I didnt have to ride the L anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (flippedoutpunk @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 02:38 PM) i agree. and not having to take the smelly red line back home when I'm piss drunk is also a plus. Since I moved to the burbs, I've become a Metra regular and it's the best thing ever. I took it from that new 35th st. stop a few times last year, can't imagine taking the pissy red line instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoryMC98 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Left field corner, there is an entire stand of Chicago land based microbrews. Its pretty damn awesome. You can also hit the BBQ brisket stand on the way over. and RF corner.. I'd like them to try something where the team they are playing, they import beer from that city.. New York Yankeess- Brooklyn Brewery Cleveland- Great Lakes Brewery (They do this now) San Diego- Stone Brewery Phiily/Pittsburgh- Yuengling I don't know how hard it would be, but just a cool idea.. Though when the Cards play here.. I don't want Budweiser! Unless it is being imported from Prague. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I like taking the Green line stop and transferring. Less crowded and seems faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoryMC98 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I like taking the Green line stop and transferring. Less crowded and seems faster. Shhhhhh that's the best kept secret in the city for White Sox Games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 You see fun stuff too. One time I saw a giant 300lb security guard holding a picnic basket with a kitten popping out of the lid. It was the best threatening/non-threatening combo i've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippedoutpunk Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 03:02 PM) I like taking the Green line stop and transferring. Less crowded and seems faster. wish i had that option. i have to take the red line to the blue line and deal with the characters that get off at the jefferson park stop. whoa boy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (flippedoutpunk @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 09:13 PM) wish i had that option. i have to take the red line to the blue line and deal with the characters that get off at the jefferson park stop. whoa boy.. Transfer at clark/lake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippedoutpunk Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 03:15 PM) Transfer at clark/lake? you are a gentleman and a scholar, thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoryMC98 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Transfer at clark/lake? Stop that! I like being able to get a seat after a game on my way home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (VictoryMC98 @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 10:26 PM) Stop that! I like being able to get a seat after a game on my way home! Haha, no chance. People are still scared of that green line stop. The only people that go on it are going to oak park, i feel like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (bmags @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 03:28 PM) Haha, no chance. People are still scared of that green line stop. The only people that go on it are going to oak park, i feel like. Back in the days of the old park, and when Robert Taylor homes were still there, there was very good reason to be scared of it. No way I would have gone there. But now? Works great, and I feel no less safe than at the Red Line stop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (VictoryMC98 @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 03:26 PM) Stop that! I like being able to get a seat after a game on my way home! Is that a Sox travel secret like the "secret" Dan Ryan route of getting off at 18th street & taking Canal to the stadium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 03:43 PM) Is that a Sox travel secret like the "secret" Dan Ryan route of getting off at 18th street & taking Canal to the stadium? some people get off at cermak and park in chinatown. $9 to park on average, and you can get chinese food before or after the game! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 03:43 PM) Is that a Sox travel secret like the "secret" Dan Ryan route of getting off at 18th street & taking Canal to the stadium? Shut up jerk. And when they open my Green Line stop at Morgan/Lake i will be taking that as well. Right now I rock the #8 bus down halsted. Edited December 9, 2011 by RockRaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 03:52 PM) Shut up jerk. The worst part was that a Cubs fan showed me that secret route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VictoryMC98 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Is that a Sox travel secret like the "secret" Dan Ryan route of getting off at 18th street & taking Canal to the stadium? That one I don't know.. I live in the City so no reason to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 QUOTE (SOXOBAMA @ Dec 9, 2011 -> 12:12 PM) I believe with a better MGR, we would have been to the playoffs a lot more I won't disagree there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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