Newsflash

[Krusshyk]

People from Annaheim are stupid.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=a ... &type=lgns

You've got to be kidding me. People are pissed that the name of a baseball team means jack?

The publicity lawsuit, I can understand that...maybe there is a lot of lost revenue in promotion from all of the stuff that has the old team name on it...but the jag who sold his season tickets because it's got LA in the team name? He is a dolt and needs a good ass punching.

[X'an Shin]

No way, dude, I'm with Anaheim.

Like what if we bought the Colts for our second football team, and they were called the Indianapolis Colts of Chicago?

Two words: FUCK and THAT. You choose which two fit that scenario.

The guy who sold his season tickets? Is sending a message to management. By going to the games all he's saying is "I'll still pay for your shitty decisions, so keep up the good work." Can't say I blame him.

[Krusshyk]

Dude, it's completely irrelevent.

Would the Colts still be playing in Chicago? If yes, then who f'ing cares what their owners decide to call them? That's their perogative, being the owners and all. The team has had 3 freakin name changes in 40 years, who gives a shit if they change it again?

And the guy who sold his tickets isn't sending any message. The tickets were bought (by virtue of being sold) so what the hell do they care if some idealist mope doesn't come to the game again? Another guy is certainly there to take his place. And having drawn over 3 million people to the park last year, I guarantee they find plenty of people to come to replace the fools who think their opinion makes a difference.

[X'an Shin]

Dude, it's completely irrelevent.

Would the Colts still be playing in Chicago? If yes, then who f'ing cares what their owners decide to call them? That's their perogative, being the owners and all. The team has had 3 freakin name changes in 40 years, who gives a shit if they change it again?

And the guy who sold his tickets isn't sending any message. The tickets were bought (by virtue of being sold) so what the hell do they care if some idealist mope doesn't come to the game again? Another guy is certainly there to take his place. And having drawn over 3 million people to the park last year, I guarantee they find plenty of people to come to replace the fools who think their opinion makes a difference.

You're right. I'm going to stop caring about everything now.

[Skorixor]

ok here's a RL Chicago situation

When the finished the re-do of Soldier Field for the Bears, they wanted to name it with a corporate sponsor

the people of Chicago were so fucking outraged, that they didn't change the name, for fear of riots in the streets

AND THAT WAS JUST FOR THE STADIUM

[E-bo Obi]

Boy I am glad I don't watch baseball. That has to be one of the most retarded arguments, on either side, that I have ever heard of.

By the the way your argument may have made a better impact if you said the Baltimore Colts of Indianapolis. And I know my dad still hates the Colts for moving. * Shrug * I guess I was pissed when Cleveland moved to Baltimore too.

There is a lot of emotion attached to sports teams. I can see where people get all bent out of shape. I just don't think its worth a law suit.

[X'an Shin]

ok here's a RL Chicago situation

When the finished the re-do of Soldier Field for the Bears, they wanted to name it with a corporate sponsor

the people of Chicago were so fucking outraged, that they didn't change the name, for fear of riots in the streets

AND THAT WAS JUST FOR THE STADIUM

And worse, it was named Soldier Field as a war memorial for WWII. That would be almost on par with taking The Wall in Washington and allowing PEPSI to put their name on it.

Granted, Soldier Field doesn't have the same "hallowed ground" to it, but still.

I love that they didn't even get to call it "Soldier Field, brought to you by Pepsi." People just said "fuck you" when it came to sponsorship. I don't even like that the Horizon is called All State Arena now. Or that the World is now known as Tweeter Center. Or that the Rosemont Convention Center is known as the Stevens Building.

I think Shakespear had it dead wrong. Names count. A Rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but try giving your wife a dozen Huffalumpafantapotomusses for a romantic gift. Doesn't have the same ring to it.

[Skorixor]

ok here's a RL Chicago situation

When the finished the re-do of Soldier Field for the Bears, they wanted to name it with a corporate sponsor

the people of Chicago were so fucking outraged, that they didn't change the name, for fear of riots in the streets

AND THAT WAS JUST FOR THE STADIUM

Granted, Soldier Field doesn't have the same "hallowed ground" to it, but still.

and you call yourself a Bears fan...it IS hallowed ground

I love that they didn't even get to call it "Soldier Field, brought to you by Pepsi." People just said "fuck you" when it came to sponsorship. I don't even like that the Horizon is called All State Arena now. Or that the World is now known as Tweeter Center. Or that the Rosemont Convention Center is known as the Stevens Building./

don't forget Comisky Park is now US Cellular field...I still can't say it...

I think Shakespear had it dead wrong. Names count. A Rose by any other name might smell as sweet, but try giving your wife a dozen Huffalumpafantapotomusses for a romantic gift. Doesn't have the same ring to it.

amen to that

[Jabe Adaks]

In general, baseball is retarded.

Jabe

[MrDooo]

Go Cubs.

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