Anyone planning to see the World Series trophy next week? I think I am going to but my biggest issue is how far in advance should I show up since it's only 10-11:30am.
MLB: ***Official 2016 - 17 WORLD SERIES CHAMPION CHICAGO CUBS Offseason Thread***
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I'm planning on going with my daughter. Was thinking 9am, but not sure that's early enough. Probably not???
Anyone going to see the trophy on Wed? If so, how early are you planning to be at Principal Park?
I'm going to attempt to go but I am now worried after hearing about how long lines have been at other stops that 8am may not even be soon enough. Already heard stories of how some may camp out there tonight which is just crazy for getting about 10 seconds to take a photo with it. I guess they hand out wristbands to the first 500 there that guarantees you get through the line so if you don't get one just hope the line moves through quick that they get more through. Do the math, if it's only for 90 minutes that's 5400 seconds and divide that by 500 people that is 10.8 seconds a person. You'd think for being the home of the AAA team the time would be more than 90 minutes and someone told me they have turned away people at other stops when the time is up so tomorrow is going to be very interesting.
Showed up at 7:30 and they said they were at about 400 already. Good thing is you can sit inside, currently in the I Cubs clubhouse
Fun morning. Got there just before 8. Was around number 500. Also waited in the clubhouse. We were outta there around 10:45 with a priceless momento!
And the ICubs staff did an awesome job setting that up and moving people through. The were great hosts today for that special hardware.
And the ICubs staff did an awesome job setting that up and moving people through. The were great hosts today for that special hardware.
CycloneErik
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1 week!
Also, Schwarber looks like he hit the weight room pretty hard:
Also, Schwarber looks like he hit the weight room pretty hard:
This offseason:
+ Getting Wade Davis
+ Players have been working out this offseason
Neutral Losing a veteran outfielder for a rookie
- Not adding a veteran pitcher
- Bullpen likely weaker
- Lose David Ross
I think this season hangs on two things:
1. Albert Almora having a successful season
2. Hendricks remaining in good shape. I expect a dip from him, but I also think Arrieta has another Cy Young season with free agency looming.
+ Getting Wade Davis
+ Players have been working out this offseason
Neutral Losing a veteran outfielder for a rookie
- Not adding a veteran pitcher
- Bullpen likely weaker
- Lose David Ross
I think this season hangs on two things:
1. Albert Almora having a successful season
2. Hendricks remaining in good shape. I expect a dip from him, but I also think Arrieta has another Cy Young season with free agency looming.
CycloneErik
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Didn't we add almost every available bullpen arm? I've been kidding with a friend that almost every MLB reliever is on a 10-day contract with the Cubs.
Yeah I feel like we added a ton of veteran pitching. Hopefully a couple of them work out.
they added a ton of arms, not sure many of them are better than who we already had (other than Davis obviously) They certainly need one (or two) of the lefties to step up.
CycloneErik
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I'll agree. I see a lot of potential effectiveness from the returning guys. The others have to be just a shot that a couple work out to fill some innings.
