I have got to admit, 2007 was one heck of a great season for the Chicago Cubs National League Baseball team. Although they came close to being in the 2007 World Series but still didn't quiete make it, Wrigley Field has stood the test of time due to the maintenance work involved to keep the Friendly Confines operating annually.I was passing by on North Sheffield Avenue, when I had spotted a side service gate opened reveeling much post season renovation work. A security guard was kind enough to let Me take this photo from the sidewalk, looking into the playing field and grandstand views at Chicago's Wrigley Field. This is what happens at the Friendly Confines after the last pitch is thrown for the season. The grass and field is getting a much needed makeover for the upcoming season.
2 comments:
Wow, right time, right place.
The work at Wrigley Field this post-season is unprecedented. The field is being lowered 14 inches to eliminate a well-known "crown." A state of the art drainage system is being installed to match that of other major league ballparks. Supposedly, if a one-inch rain dumps on Wrigley (and that's a lot of water) the game will be able to be played only 20 minutes later.
Get this: the guy leading the field-leveling and drainage projects at Wrigley is none other than the head groundskeeper of the White Sox!
It sounds like the drainage system will be a real winner if the Cubs aren't. Still, 2007 was a sensational season for the Cubs.
Thank You.
Eddie.
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