They pulled a similar stunt back in 2004, adding three rows of "premium seating" for folks with money to burn.
Now, I couldn't fathom how much it costs to move a brick wall 3 feet, but based on how much the Cubs tend to charge for those seats, I reckon this move will bring in at least an extra million dollars a year. (56 seats x $200-300/game x 81 games)
I'm certainly not against the Cubs having more money available, but I doubt it'll turn much around come next season. Perhaps the only positive we Cubs fans can count on will be that knuckleheads like this guy will be three feet closer:
This is the one thing that the Ricketts have proven to be proficient in.....Not owning a major league franchise, but maximizing profits while providing a substandard product to the fans. Dang, I wish Mark Cuban would have purchased this team!
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