tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post1982512294031690730..comments2023-06-17T08:53:42.643-04:00Comments on ShysterBall: Naming Rights for WrigleyCraig Calcaterrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00190345915954808542noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post-50794074404934462722008-02-28T23:40:00.000-05:002008-02-28T23:40:00.000-05:00In response to Sam Zell's declaration yesterday, s...In response to Sam Zell's declaration yesterday, some cubs fans have set up a petition where you can pledge to boycott the products/services of any company that is compelled to buy the naming rights of Wrigley Field.<BR/><BR/>Site here:<BR/>http://www.savewrigleysname.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post-1997116023692174182008-02-28T13:43:00.000-05:002008-02-28T13:43:00.000-05:00I'm sure if the folks at Century 21 purchased the ...I'm sure if the folks at Century 21 purchased the naming rights, they could figure out a way to turn it into decent marketing. Something like "Century 21....because we all know how Century 20 turned out."<BR/><BR/>All of you could have gone without this comment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post-59916632252712130912008-02-28T00:20:00.000-05:002008-02-28T00:20:00.000-05:00Back in my bike messenger days, we used to like th...Back in my bike messenger days, we used to like the routes to the Wrigley Building. They have free gum at the front desks on every floor.<BR/><BR/>Or at least they used to.<BR/><BR/>The worst ever naming rights purchase ever is the United Center in Chicago. It was three years before I knew United Airlines had purchased the naming rights.<BR/><BR/>I'd love to see the evidence that any company in recent memory has come out ahead a single dime from naming rights.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post-13286189913932195492008-02-27T18:29:00.000-05:002008-02-27T18:29:00.000-05:00No matter what the name ... everyone (media, fans)...No matter what the name ... everyone (media, fans) will call it Wrigley Field. Only the Cubs and MLB will call it Wal-Mart Park.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post-6447125170130295252008-02-27T14:44:00.000-05:002008-02-27T14:44:00.000-05:00Having the "right" to do something doesn't mean ha...Having the "right" to do something doesn't mean having the "mandate" to do it. <BR/><BR/>Believe it or not, there are a few things in life that should transcend the almighty dollar.<BR/><BR/>Maybe the Cubs aren't cursed. Maybe they have just displeased the baseball gods and don't deserve to win a World Series.Ron Rollinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16852012772573977515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9131289420618991795.post-81531489539646320592008-02-27T12:31:00.000-05:002008-02-27T12:31:00.000-05:00Yeah, it should be called wrigley field, and Wrigl...Yeah, it should be called wrigley field, and Wrigley should pay for it. Didn't they have a reputation for being cheapskates, though?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com