Sometimes being The Cool Aunt is a pressure-cooker.
I’m taking my 7-year-old to the Cubs/Pirates game next weekend. What do you think is part of the Wrigley Field/Cubs homegame experience that shouldn’t be missed?
Hell, I don’t even know how far in advance of start time we should get there. Do the players sign autographs? Like, where? The Kid would love to get Sosa’s autograph. Is that even possible?
You know, when the nieces came last fall, it was a lot easier to impress them. One trip to American Girl Place, and you are The Queen of All Aunts for the rest of your life. But little boys?
There are two places to get autographs. If you get there really early, try the Players parking lot which is right across the street from the fire station on Waveland. It is a separate little fenced lot at the far NE corner of Wrigley.
Or if you get there the two hours before game time when the gates open you can go down to the wall and try to get one there.
They don’t have mandated times, sometimes players will sign stuff sometimes they won’t it’s pretty hit and miss.
You say that Wrigley sucks, do other MLB parks have advertised places/times where the players are forced to stand and sign autographs? I was under the impression that hard to get autographs was a fairly common occurence, hence the interest in conventions and the likes where they do have autograph sessions.
How can anyone pit Wrigley Field? Must be a Cardinals fan.
Recall that every stand has different prices for everything. If you wait long enough, you’ll get a vendor walking past who actually sells afforable hot dogs.
Also, there is apparently also one stand that still sells the Pig sandwich. While this is a treat for me, I understand that it the equivalent of a gringo drinking Mexican water. Except worse.
Looks to me like she is someone that doesn’t like baseball but is taking her nephew to a game in an attempt to have a special day and remain the cool aunt.
As someone who loathes all sports, I can understand her sentiment, if I’m right. She’s a braver person than I.
HooooooooooooooooooooooooooKay… Well, I got attention people to look at this thread (which I wanted) but forgot an important detail, I guess.
Which is, How do I get my nephew NOT to say this to his friends when he gets home.
I do not, repeat, DO NOT feel this way, and I guess I’ll have to email a moderator about it. I’m just looking for advice on how to make this a memorable experience!
Thanks to all who’ve given me tips. Thanks even more for those who haven’t pilliored me!
Well, if Wrigley runs anything like Dodger Stadium…
Get there 1 - 1 1/2 hours before game time for batting practice. Scope out where the fielders are playing catch, and hotfoot it down to the rail with a ball and a Sharpie. I’ve gotten a ton of autographs from players that way. If you aren’t oxnoxious but aren’t shy, and the kid is wearing fan gear, you shouldn’t have any problems.
