New things you noticed around the park today

[GoGoCrede]

Anything new? I know we already had a food thread. What's the verdict on the new offerings? Anything else new?

- Hot dog prices went up, now $5.25 (Edit: Apparently they were that price last year. Whoops)
- New souvenir cups have the throwback uniform on them
- Someone finally put an apostrophe in the 'What's your 20' segment.
- I didn't hear Gene say "White Sox fans, on your feet," but granted I may have missed it or it was just a fluke. Also the fireworks seem different.

Also, I think Lori's doing a good job as organist.

[ChicagoG19]

They had pictures of the starting lineup just outside of gate 4. Otherwise, I didn't see anything significantly different.

[beasly213]

Hot Dogs were 5.25 last year too. At least I think they were..

[GoGoCrede]

Originally Posted by beasly213

Hot Dogs were 5.25 last year too. At least I think they were..

Whoops! I didn't go to a whole lot of games last year, that's probably why I didn't remember that.

[TommyGavinFloyd]

The batter's box seemed a little smaller.

[Lundind1]

Fireworks were really low key as opposed to years past. Might have been different for opening day.

Let's hope they bring out the boomers for the homerunsn for the rest of the games this year. They may need a lot of them.

[chisoxfanatic]

Originally Posted by TommyGavinFloyd

The batter's box seemed a little smaller.

I read about that but was at work and couldn't see it. What was it all about, & did it look like a legit complaint?

Originally Posted by Lundind1

Fireworks were really low key as opposed to years past. Might have been different for opening day.

Let's hope they bring out the boomers for the homerunsn for the rest of the games this year. They may need a lot of them.

Some people in this neighborhood complained to the alderman that they were too loud.

[chisoxfanatic]

Originally Posted by ChicagoG19

They had pictures of the starting lineup just outside of gate 4. Otherwise, I didn't see anything significantly different.

Was it a LED board or just a big piece of board?

[ChicagoG19]

Originally Posted by chisoxfanatic

Was it a LED board or just a big piece of board?

No. It looked like 13 x 10 Photographs just put up on the wall.

[hoosiersoxfan]

Did they serve Big Hurt Beer at the park? I haven't tried it yet or heard much about it. Not expecting anything too great but any reviews from anyone who has had it?

[DumpJerry]

Brent Morel laid down a successful sacrifice bunt. Pailie scored from first on a hit.

[ChiSoxFann]

Originally Posted by ChicagoG19

No. It looked like 13 x 10 Photographs just put up on the wall.

I entered the park across 35th at Gate 5 and noticed them. They are photos just outside the main entrance.

Agree on the fireworks. They were pretty weak and I hope they bring back the aerial bombs. I wish they would bring back the air raid siren after homeruns also, but that's been gone for years.

There's also quite a few new food stands in the upper deck as many have mentioned. The Hooters wing stand has chicken wire around it to look like a chicken coop, which I got a chuckle out of.

[DSpivack]

Originally Posted by ChiSoxFann

I entered the park across 35th at Gate 5 and noticed them. They are photos just outside the main entrance.

Agree on the fireworks. They were pretty weak and I hope they bring back the aerial bombs. I wish they would bring back the air raid siren after homeruns also, but that's been gone for years.

There's also quite a few new food stands in the upper deck as many have mentioned. The Hooters wing stand has chicken wire around it to look like a chicken coop, which I got a chuckle out of.

They should just call it the Chicken Coop!


"The What?"

[chisoxfanatic]

Originally Posted by esbrechtel

this makes me sad...

Originally Posted by LongLiveFisk

Killjoys.

It still seemed loud enough...I heard it from inside my apartment, and I'm about a mile away.

[FoulTerritory]

Originally Posted by GoGoCrede

Also, I think Lori's doing a good job as organist.

Generally I agree. But why doesn't she ever play "Kiss him Goodbye" after homeruns, or better yet, after the final out of the victory. These were cherished traditions and seemed to reflect a sort of unified joy at the ol' ballpark.

Also, why does she only seem to be present on weekends? My guess is it'll back to the same ol' canned loud crap saturating the atmosphere come Monday night.