Editor's note: The author of this post is a lifelong Cubs fan.
Earlier this week it was reported on some of the Chicago sports sites that the mayor of Rosemont was offering the Chicago Cubs free land near O’Hare International Airport for the construction of a new stadium.
It’s true. The Friendly Confines aren't friendly at all. In fact, for the modern baseball fan, there really couldn’t be a much harsher game experience than Wrigley Field. Hard seats, obstructed views and unending lines for snacks and bathroom facilities.
But for die-hard fans, there is only one place to watch the Cubs lose and that’s Clark and Addison.
Some have asked that as long as the Cubbies fill Wrigley even while fielding a losing team, what incentive does the team have to put together a winning club? After all, most folks are only there for the nostalgia of the ballpark.
So, it stands to reason, if the Cubs built and occupied a new stadium in the suburbs where attendance wouldn’t be a guarantee, the incentive to play professional baseball might reappear.