Transcript of Morgan's chat with fans Nov 19, 2008
nyjer_morgan: Wrigley Field because the atmosphere and the history and especially the fans that are behind you. Those rowdy fans in the outfield that are right on top of you. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Dempster takes Cubs' four-year pitch Nov 19, 2008
"Ultimately what it comes to, you have to think: What are our chances to win a world championship? I think given as close as we've gotten the last few, I just thought this is where I want to be," said Dempster, who is coming off a career year in which he went 17-6 (including 14-3 at Wrigley Field) with a 2. 96 ERA. The 31-year-old righthander gets a $4 million signing bonus, $8 million next season, $12. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Cubs and Dempster Agree to Extension Nov 19, 2008
A 2008 National League All-Star, Dempster began last season 10-0 at Wrigley Field, the first Cubs pitcher to do so since Rick Reuschel in 1977. Dempster finished the campaign 14-3 at the Friendly Confines, the most victories by a pitcher at Wrigley Field since Fergie Jenkins won a franchise-record 15 games in 1967 and the most by any major league pitcher at home since Atlantas Russ Ortiz won 14 games at Turner Field in 2003. (Chicago Cubs, TheInsiders.com)
Cubs mailbag: Wood will be sorely missed Nov 18, 2008
However, he is a fly-ball pitcher, which doesn't bode well for Wrigley Field. Have a question about the Cubs. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
This Dream has become a profitable reality Nov 18, 2008
They compete in mini-models of Wrigley Field, the Polo Grounds, Yankee Stadium and Fenway Park. The fields are well-groomed with both synthetic and natural turf. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Zell Eases Thanksgiving Deadline For Cubs Bids Nov 18, 2008
It said bidders have concluded packaging an offer for the team, its landmark Wrigley Field venue, and Tribune's minority stake in a local sports cable TV channel by Thanksgiving is "all but impossible.". When Tribune Chairman and CEO Sam Zell engineered the deal that took the Chicago media giant private last December, he suggested selling the Cubs would be his first priority. (MediaWeek.com)
Curtain falls on Wood's run with Cubs Nov 15, 2008
" He will miss the passionate Cubs fans but not the talk about how long it's been since the franchise has won a World Series. In case you didn't know, it's 100 years and counting. "I'm disappointed that I won't be on the team that does it," Wood said. Wood and his wife, Sarah, spent part of Friday serving lunch to more than 350 students at the Louisa May Alcott School in the Chicago area. The meals were provided by the Organic School Project, which received proceeds from Wood's annual bowling... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
For Wood, departure from Cubs is 'bittersweet' Nov 15, 2008
"I couldn't change it at the time. Those things happen. I don't think this year would have been as rewarding as it was, if I hadn't gone through those things.'' He said he'd given a great deal of thought to what it might be like to return to Wrigley Field and play against the Cubs in a different uniform "It will be tough sitting on the other side,'' he said. Wood signed a three-year, $32. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Girardi raises funds to fight Alzheimer's Nov 14, 2008
"Sometimes he might get frustrated getting a sentence out," Girardi said, "but I think that the bond you're able to create by spending time with a patient is very important. "What I miss most is the conversation with my father, because he enjoyed baseball so much, and being a part of what all his kids are doing," Girardi added. Jerry Girardi used to take his son to five or six games at Wrigley Field a year and play catch with him back home -- things he cannot do with his grandchildren. "The... (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Garage rockers teach baseball history Nov 14, 2008
" Before he was eating ramen noodles as a hard-working touring musician, Murrah played center field and pitched in relief through high school. He says he grew up attending Houston games at the Astrodome with his father, also a huge basball fan. "I didn't get to see a game in an outdoor stadium until I was 13 years old," Murrah says. "We finally went to Wrigley Field, and I've also been to Fenway Park. It was worth the wait. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
What They Are Saying About Mark Keenum Nov 13, 2008
Marty Wiseman, Director of the Stennis Institute, said, "if we were at Wrigley Field (in Chicago) he would have hit the ball over the apartment building (beyond left field). Mark is a humble type person and I was hoping his genuineness would show through and it did. And if you could cut him, he would bleed maroon.". Sandra Harpole, Associate VP of Research said, "I am very excited of course because I'm in research. He is going to listen which is a mark of a leader. He is going to be an A... (GenesPage.com)
Piniella honored as Manager of Year Nov 13, 2008
"Whatever happens after my career is over happens. I enjoy what I do. I don't have much left. I still have passion, I still want to win. I enjoy working with [general manager] Jim Hendry and the rest of the staff, Wrigley Field, the city of Chicago, our Cubs fans. It's a good way for me to exit. I've won a lot of games, and I've been fortunate. I've been working for a long time.". is a reporter for MLB.com. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Tribune Co. Swings to $121.6 Million Loss in 3Q Nov 11, 2008
Tribune Co., owner of the Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune, other newspapers and the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field, said Monday it swung to a loss of $121. 6 million for the third quarter as newspaper advertising revenue fell. (ABC News -- Wire)
Final bids on Cubs due by Thanksgiving Nov 11, 2008
The package, which includes the Cubs, Wrigley Field and a 25 percent stake in Comcast Sportsnet, was valued at more than $1 billion. The Tribune Co. purchased the team and the stadium in 1981 for $20. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Cardinals vs. Cubs always a hot topic in Mattoon Nov 10, 2008
I also like the fact it is a friendly rivalry, though I have never understood how the Cubs came up with the term The Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field. Let s face it, when the winds are blowing out it is not friendly to the pitchers (no matter what team they are pitching for) because most baseballs hit in the air are not going to be confined to Wrigley Field ... And when the wind is blowing in at Wrigley Field it is not friendly to the hitters, with the exception of many of the Cardinals... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Rangers eye pitching, but cautiously Nov 10, 2008
96 ERA. Fourteen of the 17 wins came at Wrigley Field. Dempster, 31, had severe elbow trouble in 2003-04, but has been healthy since then. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
Devils will lead the way Nov 9, 2008
But when your best returning rebounder is Landon Milbourne, you might as well be trying to pitch a no-hitter at Wrigley Field with the wind blowing out to left-center. 11. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Cubs owner willing to sell smaller share of team Nov 8, 2008
The company also owns Wrigley Field and several newspapers ... Tribune has a $593 million principal payment due in June and has been trying to generate cash by selling the Cubs, Chicago's storied Wrigley Field stadium and the company's 25 percent stake in a regional sports cable channel. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Report: Cuban has zero chance at Cubs Nov 8, 2008
"Zero chance." Owner Sam Zell has yet to shorten the field of five potential buyers who submitted bids of about $1 billion to the Tribune Co. for the Cubs and Wrigley Field. Cuban wouldn't comment on the report before the Mavericks played Denver. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Pucko: Stuck With Young People Nov 7, 2008
We hit the Windy City without tickets to get into Wrigley Field ... Understand that in the bleachers at Wrigley Field, the baseball game isn't necessarily the attraction. (R News)
College credit: Chicago Cubs Nov 6, 2008
"This course will look at the history of the Cubs, from Cap Anson to Carlos Zambrano, stopping along the way on names like Hack Wilson, Ernie Banks, and Ryne Sandberg. We will also learn more about Wrigley Field and the neighborhood around it, will hear from speakers with ties to the team, and will attend a game against the division-rival Milwaukee Brewers. Being a fan of the Cubs is not a requirement for this course, but you should have an interest in baseball. (And having empathy for... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Hot Stove roundup: Rox ready to deal? Nov 6, 2008
The Chicago Tribune reported that the Braves have interest in Dempster, while also reporting that Boras has indicated that Lowe could be amenable to pitching at Wrigley Field. But that isn't much of a stretch, as Boras is also saying that Lowe would be a good fit in Boston or New York (take your pick) according to a number of published reports. (MLB.com -- Colorado Rockies)
ChopTalk Q&A with Jair Jurrjens Nov 6, 2008
It was stupid and had nothing to do with baseball (slipped on stairs at Wrigley Field). I didn't feel anything bad in my arm this year, other than normal soreness after a game. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Aggreko Powers Election Night Nov 5, 2008
"Each event is unique in set up and layout, and requires a considerable amount of preparation. We are proud to be the choice of both political parties and to help showcase our country's democracy to the world." For the Obama/Biden event alone, held in two outdoor sections of Chicago's downtown Grant Park, Aggreko will provide power generation using its GreenPower(R) units, temporary heating for all tented structures, and over 60,000 feet of cable, enough to stretch from Grant Park to Wrigley... (PR Newswire)
Hawks Notes: Registration for chance to buy Winter Classic tickets Nov 4, 2008
CHICAGO - Fans may register starting this week for a chance to buy tickets for the Blackhawks New Year s Day game against the Detroit Red Wings at Wrigley Field, league officials said Monday. A random drawing will determine which fans may buy tickets to the second annual NHL Winter Classic. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Baseball Offseason: What Are Fans T... Nov 3, 2008
Fenway Park and Wrigley Field are popular models, but to make things easier, you may want to go vintage cookie-cutter say Veterans Stadium. Reorganize the card collection. (Suite101.com)
Studs Terkel, 96, chronicler of American lives Nov 1, 2008
Indeed, Mr. Terkel was as much a part of Chicago as Wrigley Field or the Loop. "In a city with a population of 3 million, Studs must know 2,999,999," the writer Calvin Trillin once observed, "and the only reason he doesn't know the other one is they never happened to ride the same bus together.". (Boston Globe)
Power rankings and notes Nov 1, 2008
That once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch the NHL's Outdoor Classic at Wrigley Field in Chicago will come with a hefty price tag. The Blackhawks announced that season-ticket holders will get first crack in three price ranges: $325, $225 and $75, which is what the bleacher seats are going for. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Big-money teams sure to be players in free agency, trades Oct 31, 2008
There's a plum on the market the Chicago Cubs and the sale of the team by Tribune Co. president and CEO Sam Zell could be delayed if he can't get the price he wants for the team, Wrigley Field and related broadcasting entities. Posted. (USA Today -- Sports)
Put this Series out of its misery Oct 31, 2008
Wrigley Field, Fenway Park or domed stadiums. I ll stick with the status quo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Chicago's Comeback Oct 30, 2008
Instead, thanks to a meal with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman at Manhattan's 21 Club, the 2009 version will feature the Blackhawks at Wrigley Field. McDonough has done well at the box office, too. (Forbes)
NHL Calendar Oct 30, 2008
Detroit Red Wings vs. Chicago Blackhawks, Wrigley Field, Chicago. Jan 22-26 All-Star break. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Miller Park's makeover continues Oct 29, 2008
The new surface is the same used in a number of other Major League ballparks, including Wrigley Field and U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. "[Players] loved the infield," head groundskeeper Gary Vanden Berg said. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
City of Brotherly Love waiting for title Oct 28, 2008
A few weeks ago, he was interviewed by MLB.com at a scene just like this, except it was at Wrigley Field as he walked to his seat to watch his beloved Cubbies. They were swept again, this time by the Dodgers. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Whatever your appetite, Chicago covers the bases Oct 26, 2008
Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs, is visited year-round by baseball lovers who congregate outside by the marquee, snapping photographs and snatching up souvenirs ... "I can tell you that when we have people come in from out of town, Wrigley Field is always one of the top five places that we visit," said Trendl ... A boutique inn a short walk from Wrigley Field, from $139. (Boston Globe)
Wings beat 'Hawks for 4th straight victory Oct 26, 2008
The Red Wings and Blackhawks will wear retro-style jerseys when they meet in the NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field on New Years Day. The Blackhawks jersey is mostly black and based on the teams 1936-37 design. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Much to love about Citizens Bank Park Oct 25, 2008
If the Cubs were in this World Series and trying to end that 100-year drought, some of us would still be panting from climbing the ramp all the way to the Wrigley Field press box. Hiking is a charming thing, perhaps, but this is livin. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Madson seizes role of 'Bridge to Lidge' Oct 25, 2008
Madson has been outstanding for his team, too, especially since allowing three runs in the eighth inning 00001D06 on Aug. 28 at Wrigley Field -- an outing which he took particularly hard. The right-hander has yielded just two earned runs in 24 1/3 innings since then, including one in 10 postseason innings. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Phillies try to 'Penn' end of city's curse Oct 25, 2008
The Cubs, having lost in the first round of the playoffs this year, guaranteed that they and their fans will hear -- for at least one more season -- the tale of Billy Sianis, the disgruntled goat owner who decreed that no Fall Classic contest would again be played in Wrigley Field after he and his pet goat were removed from the 1945 World Series. Red Sox fans no longer have to hear about the Curse of the Bambino -- which supposedly started when Babe Ruth was traded following Boston's 1918 World... (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Upcoming film to focus on 2008 Cubs Oct 25, 2008
Cubs fans celebrate a win over the Astros on Aug. 6 at Wrigley Field ... There will be some interesting narratives, such as two Cubs fans who met and fell in love at Wrigley Field, plus an interview with the widow of Steve Goodman, who wrote "Go Cubs Go." ... Scheinfeld recalls a preseason meeting with Cubs chairman Crane Kenney in a conference room that had a black and white photo from the late 1920s, early 1930s which shows five men standing on the branches of a large tree outside Wrigley... (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Lee JenkinsINSIDE BASEBALL Oct 25, 2008
The Cubs had a Greek Orthodox priest spread holy water in the dugout at Wrigley Field to remove any curses. The Phillies simply asked Williams to throw out the ceremonial first pitch. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
Bettman: Outdoor game at Wrigley will sell out Oct 23, 2008
Bettman: New Year's game at Wrigley Field will sell out ... CHICAGO (AP) -- Chicago season-ticket holders will get the first shot at tickets for Blackhawks' New Year's Day game against Detroit at 41,160-seat Wrigley Field. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Bettman: No mass public tix sale for Wrigley game Oct 23, 2008
CHICAGO -- Chicago season-ticket holders will get the first shot at tickets for the ' New Year's Day game against at 41,160-seat Wrigley Field. "The game is going to be sold out," commissioner Gary Bettman said Wednesday night. (ESPN -- NHL)
Game 1 a learning experience Oct 23, 2008
This isn't the first time that poor foul-ball-catching etiquette was displayed in a postseason game, of course (hint: Wrigley Field). Jimmy Rollins was talking about how they cleared room for Ryan Howard in that situation, and he was asked what would happen if Carlos Pena tried to make a foul catch just like that back in Philadelphia. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Moyer, Martinez share unique history Oct 22, 2008
We pull up to Wrigley Field to the players' lot across from the firehouse and we have all of our stuff and it's BP time. We were late, but it was the first flight we could get out. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Heavenly result for Devil-less Tampa Bay Rays Oct 22, 2008
In 1945, the Greek immigrant owner of the Billy Goat Tavern damned the team when he was kept out of a World Series game because he wanted to bring a goat to Wrigley Field. Chicago hasn't been back to the World Series since. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- MLB)
No rest might be no problem for Rays Oct 22, 2008
Witness the 2003 Marlins, who wrapped up the NLCS on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Wrigley Field, then opened the World Series on Saturday, Oct. 18 at Yankee Stadium. Then again, those guys did pretty well. (MLB.com -- Tampa Bay Devil Rays)
Cubs extend Hendrys contract Oct 21, 2008
On a Sunday afternoon in late September, Cubs chairman Crane Kenney, drenched from celebratory champagne showers, stood in Wrigley Field s home clubhouse. An hour earlier, the Cubs clinched their second division crown in as many years. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Times changed, Mervyns didn't, founder says Oct 21, 2008
Klaff is spearheading a bid for the Chicago Cubs, currently owned by the Tribune Company along with Wrigley Field. Target Corp., a previous owner of the Mervyns chain, is also named as a defendant. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Job secure, Hendry gets to work Oct 21, 2008
Hendry also met with Kosuke Fukudome before the outfielder left Wrigley Field for Japan. "Basically, we told him we saw what kind of player he was and could be in the first half of the season, and then we saw the negative part of his game which was quite a poor last couple months," Hendry said of Fukudome, who batted. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Westminster welcomes ex-Notre Dame coach Oct 21, 2008
An impromptu meeting in the stands of Wrigley Field this summer brought a college basketball legend to Fulton on Friday. Westminster College president George Forsythe was conflicted over what to wear to a Cubs-Cardinals game in Chicago. (Fulton Sun, MO)
Lefty Rosenthal, kingpin in Las Vegas, dies at 79 Oct 20, 2008
He learned sports betting, he said, in the bleachers at Chicago's baseball stadiums, Wrigley Field and Comiskey Park, where spectators bet on everything: "Every pitch. Every swing. Everything had a price.". His nickname, from childhood, was of the simplest origin; he was left-handed. (International Herald Tribune)
'Hawks Fire Savard Oct 18, 2008
If Tallon fails to make the necessary adjustments, especially adding a legitimate second line center, he might not be around to see the Hawks play their biggest game of the season -- on New Year's Day at Wrigley Field against the Red Wings. The Hawks might have some intriguing options available to them in that case. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Hendry could soon ink extension Oct 18, 2008
Some have predicted the package of the Cubs, Wrigley Field and linked broadcast properties would be worth $1 billion. The bidders for the Cubs include Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban; the Ricketts family, which founded online brokerage Ameritrade; Chicago real estate investor Hersch Klaff; and two New York private equity investors. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
10 affordable ways to get your sports fix Oct 17, 2008
Plus, while my daughter squirmed in her Wrigley Field seat because there was nothing to do but watch baseball, my kids tried out an inflatable jump and a wiffle-ball batting cage, got some face time with Boomer the mascot, and watched a postgame fireworks show. Plus, they all got free thundersticks, which my oldest son used to convert a Bud Light sign to say Butt Light. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR team notes Oct 17, 2008
" Etc.: Sadler calls Martinsville "the Wrigley Field of NASCAR." He added, "It's one of the oldest race tracks on the circuit, and it is a great place to watch a race as a fan. Martinsville is almost like a trip back in time to the glory days of racing. (USA Today -- Sports)
Top 10 Teen BFFs Oct 17, 2008
Joy riding around town in a Ferrari with his best friend Cameron (Alan Ruck) and girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara), he made the best of it with a stop at Wrigley Field, a high-class restaurant and a singing stint in a parade. PAGEBREAK. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Spin Forward: LA, Philly won't look ahead Oct 16, 2008
Beckett was brilliant in Game 5, though, and you probably know about Games 6 and 7 at Wrigley Field. It starts with one big game from one starting pitcher, and the Dodgers are at least in position to get that. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Youth served in instructional league Oct 16, 2008
Weeks, 21, suffered a hip flexor injury in a Minor League game at Wrigley Field on July 29 -- 21 days after signing with Oakland. "He's doing well," Lieppman said of Weeks, who batted. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Dodgers stunned by 'quick' exit Oct 16, 2008
" Matt Kemp -- a key player in the Dodgers' future core at the plate along with Martin, Loney and Ethier -- said he was impressed with the fight the Dodgers showed all season after the club spent five months out of first place before finally taking control of the NL West in September. Then, Los Angeles went into Wrigley Field and promptly swept the heavily favored Cubs in what ended up being a lopsided series. "You work hard, you get this far, you want to go all the way, but things happen," Kemp... (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
Legendary trio Oct 15, 2008
Jarrin says he knew nothing about baseball when he moved to the USA from Ecuador in 1955, but he was sports-minded and started calling boxing matches on the radio and attending minor league baseball games at old Wrigley Field in L.A.. When the Dodgers moved west and KWKW purchased the rights to the Spanish-language broadcasts, the owner of the station called Jarrin to offer the job. (USA Today -- Sports)
Former pitcher Foster dies at 39 Oct 15, 2008
"Just a regular guy. It was like a dream for him when he got to play for the Cubs. We used to come down on the L to watch game 00001BB1 s at Wrigley Field as kids, and now he's pitching there.". Traded from Philadelphia for Shawn Boskie in 1994, Foster went 32-28 for the Cubs, primarily as a starter. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Local runners finish marathon with a little help Oct 14, 2008
My favorite part is up on Broadway just east of Wrigley Field, Hayden said. There s more activity and more bands. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mailbag: Who'll file for free agency? Oct 14, 2008
com for the Division Series Home Game 3, or any League Championship Series games to be played at Wrigley Field, you will receive an automatic credit to the original credit cards used for purchasing the tickets. These credits are expected to appear on your credit card statement no later than Friday, Oct. 17. (MLB.com -- Chi Cubs Cubs)
Dodgers feel real Billingsley will show Oct 14, 2008
Billingsley punctuated that stellar season by yielding just one run on five hits in 6 2/3 innings, while striking out seven to just one walk, in a Game 2 win in the NL Division Series at Wrigley Field in which the 24-year-old right-hander was proving that he could pitch on a national stage. Then came Game 2 of the NLCS at Philadelphia. (MLB.com -- Los Angeles Dodgers)
