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Wrigley Field Getting Fancy Now | Print |  E-mail
Written by Justin Bridgman   
Friday, 05 February 2010 18:08
Winter Classic: Detroit Red Wings v Chicago Blackhawks

It appears we know why the Cubs weren't after any of the major free agents this offseason, the Ricketts are making Wrigley all nice and comfy for the players according to Bruce Levine. I'm only kidding about the free agents thing, but it does seem like the Cubs players will finally get some more space in the clubhouse.

A brand-new players lounge with major-league comfort levels is part of the construction in the area of the clubhouse where the weight room and cardio room once existed. The weight room will be relocated down the hall, where the old umpires locker room once stood. The umps will be sent to what was an old storage area under the first-base box seats, halfway up the visiting team’s clubhouse ramp.

Also coming is a nutritionist to help plan out the Cubs meals since they cook more than any other team in baseball. Due to all the day baseball often there is breakfast, lunch, and post game food served. That is a lot of food to cook.

That open fence in right field? They are making one in left too, along with doing some cleanup work on the scoreboard which the story notes hasn't been fixed since 1937. Finally, because I know there is a strong desire for it, you can buy the Rickett's bison beef sandwiches in the outfield concession stand. Bison and the Cubs that's what the Ricketts family does.

This is really good news though for players and fans. The home clubhouse is an infamous disaster, and making the stadium a little nicer never hurt anybody.



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