White Sox construct pop-up field & pitch future Chicago ballpark

[@brodiebrazil]

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[@homerj806]

Instead of using $1 billion in public funding, why don't lawmakers pass a resolution to tax Jerry Reinsdorf a billion dollars to pay for a new stadium.

[@Chudley716]

Let the Sox play there right now. A sandlot quality team.

[@brodiebrazil]

dang!

[@diesel9324]

Ya killing me Smalls!

[@chrismccall2122]

BANG BANG! GOT ‘EM!!!

[@beastdork19]

I bet even that wouldn't fill up their seats

[@moonytheloony6516]

First of all that's not fair to any sand lot team. Last of all that's not fair to any sand lot team.

[@scotttild]

Pay for it on their own darn dime like the Giants did. NO MORE PUBLIC MONEY.

[@someguy7222]

*Psst...Giants got $600 million in public money

[@sunny1992s]

Even the Ricketts renovated Wrigley out of their own pocket. I'm for the Sox moving to a new stadium, but they should self fund it.

[@someguy7222]

@@sunny1992s Should the White Sox stay in Chicago if the city doesn't cough up the dough $ ?

[@sunny1992s]

@@someguy7222 Chicago proper or the metro area?

[@someguy7222]

@@sunny1992s Hopefully the White Sox have an owner not a treacherous as the Oakland A's. I hope that they can work out something sensible for the White Sox & Chicago (proper or whatever other thing you mentioned)

[@eddierothvisual1057]

Jerry Reinsdorf out here like Dr. Evil asking the people for 1 Billion Dollars

[@billtate6962]

How tone-deaf IS Jerry Reinsdorf? Nobody is balking at the White Sox getting a new park in that location.... they're balking at him wanting the citizens of Illinois to PAY for it. He had no problem using his own money to put this mock-up for show.....now use your money to build the real ballpark.

[@4149stonepony]

♥

[@shawnamelva583]

Would love to see a modern version of the original Comiskey Park on the site.

[@ginathegreat3858]

I'd like to see Reinsdork build it with his own money, like Comiskey did.

[@dgd109]

As a White Sox fan, I think the announcement that they're not going to spend any additional money in free agency at all to try to win is a clear indication that they're looking to the Athletics strategy. They'll continue fielding a terrible team to suppress ticket sales to convince the other owners to allow relocation if the new stadium is not approved. Historically, the White Sox have one of the most sensitive fan-bases to record. We're historically blue-collar fans; we do not waste money going to see trash play. That will certainly be used against us. Reinsdorf threatened to move the team to St. Petersburg if the current stadium was not approved in the late 80's/early 90's and there have already been whispers/threats of moving to Nashville. You have got to love people railing against almost non-existent welfare fraud while billionaires extort billions from public funds to get new stadiums for their teams (though public funds for stadiums appear to be getting less and less popular, which is good).

[@4149stonepony]

White Sox fans don't waste money to see trash play because they play in a boring ballpark. The marketing of the sox has always been just hate the cubs and we will be a little better, nowadays not so much. Sox fans deserve better, I am not a sox fan but look at how depressing that stadium is with a handful of fans. The team never took advantage of playing in bridgeport and did not build a better park than that dump they play in now. But again, Jerry Reinsdorf.

[@wfelixluck]

@@4149stonepony "I am not a Sox fan" says it all. There is nothing wrong with GRF but the name and the product on the field, and any new stadium will also not be "exciting," whatever that means, besides a novelty factor. OP's comment is 100% on point; this is all a scheme to leave the city for Nashville/wherever.

[@wfelixluck]

To expand a bit, GRF is not at all a "dump," and this is part of the issue. I went there a few days ago, and nothing is crumbling or poorly-maintained. Despite their moribund record, the stadium was relatively full in the lower bowl, with folks/families enjoying themselves. I've been attending games at both teams' parks for ~40 years, and Wrigley, until the Ricketts/tax-incentive money hit, was clearly the dumpier of the two teams' offerings.

[@damitzdesign]

Sox fan here too.... I hope we don’t relocate and selfishly I want to see the stadium at the 78… I don't have trust on Reinsdolf and I hope he sells the team to a suitor that plans on staying, but we all know he's not selling..

[@dkane12982]

@@4149stoneponyyes, GRF is outdated, it’s pointed the wrong way, there’s nothing around it. True. I’m assuming you’ve not been there, or at least not frequently. It’s a fine stadium. It’s easy to get to, the neighborhood has gotten better/safer in the last decade, it’s easy to navigate, and they’ve done a good job keeping it maintained and looking presentable. It does the job, and it’s not necessary to build a new stadium right now

[@Phil00484]

Ok but no government/public funding.

[@michaelleroy9281]

No one has that much in private money

[@southwesternpasirens]

@@michaelleroy9281ok then make a 500 million stadium

[@brettbutlerisok4561]

@@michaelleroy9281 A group of investors could. No more public money for pro sports. Ever.

[@sheawhitey5009]

Lifelong White Sox fan here. There is nothing wrong with the park you have now. You ain't putting a winning team on the field. And yet you want a stadium in downtown Chicago. Jerry needs to get his priorities straight and sell this team. You still haven't paid off the taxpayers of Chicago should never fund... Let me repeat this never fund a sports team in your city or your state these people have the money to do whatever they want in their stadium do they give out free tickets choose a poor or to the middle class. THAT can't afford it or keep the prices down. SO if you want to enjoy your team it ain't going to cost you two mortgage payments. I wish Jerry would just sell the team.

[@gueman99]

Not sure if you know or remember this Brodie. But the White Sox turned down the HOK design for the first retro classic. Then when White Sox officials toured Camden Yards they are quoted as saying…”what did we do?”

[@moonytheloony6516]

It's to my understanding that HOK didn't design a retro classic but the famous (or infamous) "Armor Park" design was proposed by someone else outside of the project and it wasn't given a serious look by anyone with influence at the time.

[@mplsmike4023]

Your channel is such a fresh alternative to the scream-person style of most national sports media these days. (Looking at you, Steven A Smith). Sports with an actual human perspective. And totally agree, this is an awesome site if a reasonable financial model can be found. Also, it’s undeveloped because it’s brownfield, former rail yards.

[@VoidDWG]

Might want to touch on the fact that the W.Sox had an attendance of 14 yesterday.

[@brodiebrazil]

that's in the next video!

[@VoidDWG]

@@brodiebrazil Rock on.

[@scotttild]

And 10 got in for free😊

[@TheDreverything]

Stop putting out fake news that was a one time deal.

[@someguy7222]

@@VoidDWG Bro. it would appear to me that the White Sox ownership is taking a play from John Fisher. Purposely pump out a bad product, fans aren't stupid and avoid going out there to see that trash, owner cries "low attendance" so gotta' go....

[@gamernorcal]

I really wish Brodie gets a gig in Chicago. He'd be awesome doing baseball for the Cubs or Sox!

[@NHLCrazy2007]

The irony of all this is seeing the White Sox push for a new park when they are in danger of setting a single-season Major League record for most losses. The sales pitch is building a new playpen will get them more wins. The problem is no matter if you are in a new stadium or arena, that won't matter if the team isn't competitive and hasn't for a long time. Look at how much of an insurmountable mountain it was for the Arizona Coyotes to climb when they had so many years of losing seasons and a list of inept owners and then THE worst owner to lead to their final demise. The White Sox need to invest more money into any such plan to even have a fighting chance the public will support it. Period.

[@brodiebrazil]

see Oakland Athletics...

[@jcorona984]

Even if you’re a winner, that’s no longer a guarantee that the public will have an appetite to fund a stadium. Ex. Kansas City Chiefs.

[@NHLCrazy2007]

@@jcorona984 Correct.

[@sunny1992s]

Miami Marlins 2.0. I will admit I find "Loan Depot" to be a beautiful stadium; however ownership in Miami is so lackluster that fans barely show up. Last night(09/18) the Dodgers probably played infront of their smallest crowd when they were in Miami. A new stadium won't fix how locals view the team and willingness to attend a game.

[@NHLCrazy2007]

@@sunny1992s And there is no guarantee with the Rays either.

[@kevinkthedj]

Brodie Brazil has been on point with fulll context and info

[@neeltheother2342]

As UrinatingTree puts it, it's the great stadium grift. Trying to force profitability by stadium building isn't exactly a winning formula when team management is bad...

[@KMACKTIME]

Using public money for these stadiums for shit teams is insane. IL has bridges falling apart and roads covered in pot holes. But let’s subsidize a billion dollars for a stadium for the literal worst team in history. Meanwhile the owners are billionaires. They want it, they can pay for it. Not a dime from us

[@4149stonepony]

Could not have said it better myself.

[@GeorgeKallos]

Another great video Brodie we love your videos keep up the good work

[@brodiebrazil]

Appreciate it!!

[@josephosheavideos3992]

A truly wonderful neighborhood needs a nice neighborhood park. The South Loop can thank the White Sox for (unintentionally) providing the beginnings for the park it desperately needs. What it does NOT need is a stadium. The Sox should build on the north side of 35th Street, across the street from their current home at Guaranteed Rate Field.

[@pebmets]

I have to admit, the pop up field was a great idea. Difficult to believe no one else ever through of this. As mentioned, can give a feel of what it would be like if built in that spot.

[@4149stonepony]

Yeah Related Midwest thought of it and probably cost those involved a pretty penny. Don't be fooled by these mopes trying to steal from the public.

[@danielplainview2360]

There's no one going to the current stadium as it is, so the team might as well just start playing at that field. Setup a couple of lawn chairs out there, a few porta potties, a popcorn machine. Boom, you're done. A couple of hundred bucks.

[@josephosheavideos3992]

Your opening remark about the misquote from "Field of Dreams" reminded me of the similar misquote from "Casablanca." Humphrey Bogart's character of Rick never says, "Play it again, Sam." He said, "Play it, Sam;" and "Again, Sam;" but at different points in the movie.

[@drumitar]

A's can play at this diamond once Vegas falls through.

[@TJGriggs25]

I just hope poor Jerry gets his free billion dollar stadium. He’s worked so hard. He deserves it.

[@RealBron03]

I like it. That ballpark would look amazing there especially with that view.

[@moonytheloony6516]

But to ruin such a location and view with a horrible team...is that fair? I don't think so at all.

[@timdowney6721]

Like any other business, adhere to zoning laws, etc and pay for it themselves. Then, no problem.

[@dkane12982]

As a very discouraged and frankly depressed White Sox fan, I love the prospect of a new stadium. Finally something to be excited about! HOWEVER, as a citizen and a fan who is just done with Reinsdorf’s bullshit I have a hard time getting behind this. At minimum I think Jerry needs to match every dollar that the state/city of Chicago gives him. More realistically this probably needs to be a 30/70 or 40/60 public vs. private deal. And Pritzker wants to make sure this will be a net positive for Chicago neighborhoods by providing jobs and boosting local economies. Not to mention avoid saddling the state with debt from an unwise investment at the expense of the taxpayers. Reinsdorf has not showed that he will invest in his businesses like other owners in sports. He’s not renewing their TV deal with NBC, he’s slashing payroll, and now he’s asking for nearly $2 BILLION??? The ballpark they’re in now is still in great condition. It’s not the flashiest stadium in the trendiest neighborhood, but it does just fine. Ultimately I don’t think Reinsdorf will get his way. He’ll give Pritzker and Chicago the finger and take his ball(club) and go to Nashville or Portland

[@michaelleroy9281]

You must be assuming Reinsdorf is still going to be around in 2029 , at 93 years old

[@michaelleroy9281]

You must be assuming Reinsdorf is still going to be around in 2029 , that would be a first, a 93 year old owner trying to move to another city

[@bjtgaming]

I mean it's kinda cool they put up a field, But how dare you pitch anything when you are as bad as you are this season, The management is nothing but apathetic towards making a good baseball team. So they're gonna get a apathetic response from the public taxpayers

[@brodiebrazil]

agreed

[@scotttild]

Don’t forget the Giants were bad when they pitched their park but they paid for it on their own darn dime. Owner is worth north of 6 billion according to Forbes. He can get a loan like the Giants.

[@someguy7222]

@@scotttild *past... Hey bud..it was revealed years later that the Giants did receive somewhere in the area of $600 million

[@EPiche09]

Build your own damn stadium. He won't even spend money on the team to attract more fans.

[@someguy7222]

@@EPiche09 Ahhh and so you see what John Fisher has done in Oakland and MLB just let it happen and ignorant fans around the country blame the A's fans.... Looks like a new play for the billionaire boys playbook. You guys (White Sox fans) are next

[@BoulderCityBlues]

That’s more than Oakland ever did for the Raiders or A’s

[@brodiebrazil]

Chicago didn't do this.

[@chrismccall2122]

For some reason, possibly related to recent events close to home, I absolutely loathe the idea of giving taxpayer money to billionaires. Why? Because I’m NOT insane! Unchecked greed is killing this country. Jerry, shut the hell up and spend your own money! It’s John Fishface part 2!

[@someguy7222]

@@chrismccall2122 I'm with you on that. These billionaire bros holding cities hostage if they don't get that filthy lucre they'll leave... Really disgusting. I hope what happened to Oakland is a cautionary tale that wakes people up and stop allowing the MLB narrative (lies) of victim blaming to be the view of guidance

[@theprismaticbee]

looks like a great place to go and hit a few balls around before they develop it. Amateur homerun derby anyone?

[@TeganCantEven]

I hope they can figure it out. That site looks like it has potential to be absolutely incredible!!

[@4149stonepony]

No I hope they retire the current tax that is paying for the current stadium they play in now. Jerry can pay for his cute field.

[@vincentwendt720]

I wish they would have had the pinwheels and fireworks come out of the jumbotron. That was one of the things that made both Guaranteed Rate Field and Comiskey Park unique.

[@njmaxrocks]

Did they have the permits?

[@moonytheloony6516]

Does it matter ?

[@stephenhope7319]

Sounds like a Fisher play. If you dont build us a new stadium we will move to a new city.

[@WolfRaging95]

If only they could build a team to go along with that field.

[@hadmyphilspodcast]

Say what you want about the on field product, this was a great idea from the White Sox. I hope this gets done.

[@STC987]

Why?

[@MrBlazemaster525]

Jerry Reinsdorf can pay for it

[@4149stonepony]

Not with public money!

[@hadmyphilspodcast]

@@MrBlazemaster525 No argument from me on that one.

[@CPO-Snarky]

The White Sox need a pop-up team so they might have a chance to win a game or two.

[@brodiebrazil]

daaaaang

[@Vincent-Van-Gogh-Fuqyurself]

This is a genius idea

[@TheDreverything]

Bears and Sox don’t deserve new stadiums

[@sumdude4281]

I think its a great location, a great idea, love it. But I ain't paying for it. They can pay for it themselves.

[@seanhoward8025]

Fisher could build this in Las Vegas. It would hold about the same number of fans that will come to the games in late August in Vegas.

[@burninghammerstudios7033]

i really wish that all these billionaires would fund their own stadiums. screw you Jerry, im not paying for your new stadium and neither is anyone else in the state of Illinois

[@dominicpardo4783]

What the White Sox need is a new owner.

[@someguy7222]

@@dominicpardo4783 Oakland A's fans scream, "Amen!" Wouldn't it be appropriate for MLB to adopt a policy of any time a team wants to petition to relocate - the ownership must put the team up for sale (fair market value and all) for 190 days or x amount of time to any individual or group willing to agree to keep the team in the area? Call it the "Fisher rule" If nobody or group steps forward ok, permitted to leave Any city even considering using public funds for the billionaires boys club sports teams should insist on that stipulation or no dough

[@michaelleroy9281]

The problem is that he has no intentions of selling

[@someguy7222]

@@michaelleroy9281 Ah yes, as EVERY A's fan grieves and understands that all too well. And yes, you're right, it is a problem

[@sabremarky15]

So instead of making the team better, they pipedream a ballpark

[@STC987]

Well yeah, they want to use other people’s money to do that.

[@michaelleroy9281]

They thought they made the team better in 2021, they weren't planning on the team crashing so hard so fast

[@millimobtv2376]

That would be fire 🔥 but a billion is crazy

[@RainbowXplosionn]

No public money for a private stadium. $0

[@bigboots6114]

MN got suckered by the pohlads in their new stadium telling the citizens they would be able to field a good team. well, now they are cutting the budget

[@michaelleroy9281]

Yet in 2024 nobody is whining now about Target Field now, this is not the 1990 's and early 00' s when they were trying to get the park done

[@bigboots6114]

@@michaelleroy9281 people are complaining about the pohlads and target field

[@OneEye-m4u]

They need to blow up some records on the field as a promotion to put butts in the seats.

[@baconbaconbobacon]

I mean they will literally blow the losing record right out (no need for disco destruction night), and if it happens against the angel series you can guarantee rate field there will be alot of people in the stands booing them out 😂 i know i will go to do just that if it happens here and you can definetely put it on the board…. Yessss it will happen

[@vincentwendt720]

They blew up a lot of records this year. It was just the wrong kind of records.

[@Warriorz1979]

I'm a Cubs fan so I hope this doesn't happen. We get taxed way too much as it is. If Reinsdorf wants $1 billion dollars, sell the Bulls. He never cared about them anyway.

[@Nicky2Chains]

The put more effort into building that field than building a team

[@kenkunz1428]

Reinsdorf is a billionaire. Let him build his own park. No Public money for the Sox...or the Bears.

[@marblox9300]

All this for a team that struggles to put 2 wins in a row. I vote NO.

[@alexd481]

I like the location, but the initial renderings seem to follow all the other modern ballparks in having very little foul territory.

[@4149stonepony]

The renderings are only to fool the public into thinking this kind of scheme is a good thing and thus will tolerate increased taxes. If Jerry wants it he can pay for it.

[@AndrewWilliams-nm9nu]

Move on down to Nashville yall !

[@BrandanTheBroker]

If you build a team that people want to come support, he (the Governor) might come and give you the money to build a stadium. I say give Bears and Sox the money but they must put both stadiums on the 78 location

[@martinarden9705]

This is a really smart move by the Sox. It's a lot easier to convince people to fund a project if they can see a prototype. By putting up the field, they've put up the prototype.

[@reverend_wintondupree]

Or the opposite effect, they're able to build the prototype so they should follow through with the rest of it if they are so inclined

[@billtate6962]

I don't care what prototype they make.... Reinsdorf wants a new park.... Reinsdorf can PAY for that new park. Multi- Millionaire's trying to reach into OUR pockets to get things built to make THEM more money...is ridiculous. Sox and Bears BOTH can pay for their own stadiums.

[@baconbaconbobacon]

The thing is it is doing the direct opposite, people can see through them and still dont want the business ventures they are trying to do

[@4149stonepony]

No it is not, unless your mouth breathing stupid and get carried away with your thoughts. It is a great idea but the public should be smarter than having their taxes stolen to pay for rich owners wet dreams. If they want to pay for the park and the district I am all for it, but do it with their money not ours.

[@diesel9324]

Can we have the Athletics and White Sox play a game 163 after the season? Winner moves to Sacramento; loser folds.

[@OH_MY_DOGGG]

Cant have an odd numbered teams. Loser folds. Winner folds, too. But the winner can perhaps get a new expansion team next round.

[@4149stonepony]

The A's are not even the 2nd worst team in the league though. How about Miami vs the White Sox and the winner can take on the Ray's for the orphaned world series.

[@michaelleroy9281]

No way MLB is going to operate with 29 teams one team would always have a series off

[@HellaADZ]

Raiders did this in Vegas.

[@MattZ653]

I have a feeling this isn't going to go over well.

[@photographybya7602]

John Fisher playbook. That’s what I think is happening to the White Sox.

[@calebleuciuc670]

Go ahead and build it, but not a fucking dime from the city or government. I don’t understand how billionaires get to ask governments to pay yet the billionaires are the only ones really profiting off the venues

[@Angelgreat]

I'm sure that if the white sox does not get a new stadium at the 78 site, They will then move to nashville.

[@Werdnasemajjamesandrew]

Thats where they should be. Who would pay to see that team?

[@KittyPurrfect100]

Should be privately built like Dodger Stadium or Pac Bell Park. White Sox will not be in Chicago forever if an owner can do one thing and say another.

[@RabbitsInBlack]

Explain how it benefits Chicago? The City doesn't own this team. The Fan's don't own the team like the Packers so why put up the money. Looks like it's bad investment for the community.

[@brodiebrazil]

jobs, tax revenue, developed space instead of an empty lot.

[@jcorona984]

All that has been proved time and time again to be a myth.

[@RabbitsInBlack]

Chicago should be more worried about the Bears stadium. How about this time actually renovating right this time or build a new one instead of digging out the insides and leaving the facade so it's built like crap. Packers have been literally adding on to their stadium for.., I think 20 years now and seems to be improving and helping the community.

[@michaelleroy9281]

​@RabbitsInBlack The Bears have been trying to get this new stadium for around 10 years, they're no closer to getting it done as they were in 2014

[@rogercarlson6300]

That image at 3:13! just put in a lower level of seats like the Dodgers have, a batters eye & maybe a reasonably sized scoreboard in left then leave it! Brilliant!

[@boristheamerican2938]

NO BALLPARK OR FOOTBALL FIELD UNTIL OUR HARNESS TRACK IS UP AND RUNNING.

[@michaelspain3601]

Where did Reinsdorff get the money for this

[@billtate6962]

He got it from all the money he saved by fielding a college level team this year.

[@STC987]

For what? He wants public funding.

[@michaelspain3601]

From where...?? The state of Illinois was extremely hesitant in 1990... I doubt Springfield will pony up much

[@michaelleroy9281]

​@@michaelspain3601June 30 1988 at the last minute

[@michaelleroy9281]

He doesn't

[@jrc-12]

Where the wall?

[@josephthanos-rings1315]

Make more A s videos

[@brodiebrazil]

Nah

[@JiuJitsuLife-xr8kb]

Jerry should pay for it. Jerry should thank john fisher for existing otherwise he would be talked about for the worst owner in mlb history

[@jasonkane6846]

To answer the question of who was there it was Ozzie Guillen, Bo Jackson, Harold Baines and Ron Kittle. I'm sure Ozzie did all the talking LOL

[@mjwings3]

MLB needs a salary cap. I think that would help with a lot of problems. Wouldn't allow big market teams with big revenue advantage (what's driving problems in MLB) to stockpile and allow teams or give them a better shot to keep their talent. Or more of it, all teams.

[@STC987]

Yes, let’s use more tax dollars for welfare for billionaires!!

[@moonytheloony6516]

The White Sox..... With their most recent loss they are 36-117 which ties them with the 1916 Philadelphia A's who finished their season with the same record (a tie is in there making the record 36-117-1) which is technically speaking, the worst record in MLB history IF we go by winning percentage...so congrats to the White Sox 🤪 Now....with 9 games left how worse can it get for them? Well, the '21 Orioles lost 117 games so that's likely going to be surpassed, then next up is the '03 Tigers whose 119 losses (and 43 wins) came rather close to the '62 Mets record of 120 losses. So the 2024 White Sox are already the worst team in their 100+ year history shattering the 1970 White Sox infamous record of 56-106....will they hit 120? 121? 122? I think they will. As for that field...it's good theatre for a proposal but this is being done by Chicago's unloved step-child, The Sox don't have the adoration within the grande masses that the Cubs have been reaping...and in 2024 they're sadly an afterthought in Chicago... A new stadium for this team will have to be a privately-financed endeavor otherwise they'll be leaving for Utah, Tennessee or perhaps even Oregon. The voters of Illinois will not buy it for them and they certainly don't deserve it despite that amazing 2005 team that ended an 88-year world series championship drought for the city of Chicago. If it becomes a choice it will be the Chicago Bears that will ultimately get their stadium built somewhere...perhaps the 78 site, or the suburb of Arlington, but not the White Sox. And another 100+ loss campaign in 2025 certainly won't endear the masses...it comes down to what have ya done for me lately? They've done nothing. The only way toward possible redemption would be selling that team to an owner who wants to build a multi-year contender and finance their own stadium. Good Luck with that dream. The Sox built it but as we can see in those photos, he didn't come.

[@ArneAsada69]

I love when billionaire sports team owners ask for government handouts. 😂

[@devinmathews7809]

Pretty sure Joe Jackson was there playing ball

[@fatzotv]

35 game winners don’t deserve new stadiums

[@chrismccall2122]

“Coffee is for closers.”

[@moonytheloony6516]

36-game winners....

[@fatzotv]

@@moonytheloony6516 soon to be 37 haha

[@michaelleroy9281]

​@@fatzotvThey might win one of their last 9 games, ( vs Angels)

[@fatzotv]

@@michaelleroy9281 haha maybe. I saw they both were around 6-7 losses away from setting MLB/Franchise records for Most losses in a season and they played each other 6x in the last few games of the season

[@polski1683]

I don't See why they need a new stadium? there is nothing wrong with it and has good access via public transit. The only thing wrong about the field is it is a bland looking

[@jakegable3419]

ive been saying people quote it wrong for years

[@CS_1989]

I like the idea of stadium & location but NO tax $$$!!! Y can’t billion dollar owners & leagues build there own??? I mean they act like they live pay check 2 pay check like the majority of their FANS!!!

[@ElyasBinYahya]

White Sox to Nashville or Memphis

[@rodroller6634]

Put out 20 lawn chairs and you’d have a full house.

[@titoslounge1946]

This is the smartest thing the White Sox have ever done.

[@moonytheloony6516]

You made a good point, as we can see the White Sox aren't playing there, so they can't lose there yet, hence their record is 0-0 at that location, which is way better than 36-117 as of 09/18/24, so I partially agree with you, it's the smartest thing that the White Sox have done...though I wouldn't say "ever done" as they were pretty darn smart in 2005.

[@johnpat3622]

Considering what their attendance has been like, they could probably play games there and no one would notice.

[@4149stonepony]

They did try to pitch this horrible idea and the state still told the fool Reinsdorf no. I am so glad the days are upon us where giant subsidies for sports stadiums are a no go. These greedy owners want even more, it is not just a ballpark but an "entertainment district'. Sorry no one wants to get gouged at a cookie cutter entertainment district on the publics dime. If Jerry Reinsdorf and big time developer Related Midwest want to build it they can do it with their own money.

[@Joeycubs45]

Oakland White Sox?!?! If the white sox do decide to relocate.

[@ChicagoBob123]

White Sox built a new stadium, how much did that cost? They built a ball park with no shade and a pitch to the stairs that give people vertigo. What's the hope that this will be built and regular people will be able to afford this scheme? Doesn't the city already have a billion in deficit? At the price of tickets and the fact they already built a new field whats the point of this.

[@michaelleroy9281]

As of 2024 there is no other ballpark ready to go in another city so JR has no leverage right now

[@blankname6629]

Stupid idea jerry really thinks building a little league diamond is going to convince tax payers to buy him a new stadium. Jerry the billionaire being cheap as usual. Baseball is a summer sport also not a fall sport

[@danielhresko4900]

Historically bad 2024 record. Hey, give us $1B+ for a new stadium! 🤣

[@Daz510chi]

The biggest thing for me is the South Loop, not the South Side. As a Chicago transplant who's been to plenty of Cubs games, heading to the South Side doesn’t have much appeal. But if it were in the South Loop, I’d definitely be interested.

[@4149stonepony]

Sounds like you don't know anything about Chicago.

[@CapAnson12345]

Why exactly should the White Sox be rewarded with public money and a stadium after this season?

[@jorgejohnson451]

How did the Sox get the rights? A part owner was reportedly on the lam.

[@Charlie-fo5ds]

I would be more interested in possibly providing funding to a sports franchise that operates like a serious, competitive franchise…which is not the White Sox as the present time.

[@kturetsky]

Maybe the mayor of Oakland shoulda did that to tempt the A's?!

[@4149stonepony]

That had a whole scheme too, they all come up with these real estate schemes on paper to fool the public. Oakland told the A's to get lost too.

[@someguy7222]

@@kturetsky Mayor of Oakland is a clueless dolt. A's owner is an evil fool.

[@robo60616]

Interest rates have been confirmed to drop .5% with other cuts to be discussed in nov and dec .money printer go Buuurrrrr Mr Brazil . Aka where about to devalue our dollar by printing more to pay down debt