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Author:  HawaiiYou [ Thu May 11, 2017 9:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Planning trip to Sox Park, need some answers......

So on my Chicago Trip this summer I may visit Sox Park just to get it in. But few questions :

1.Will I get beat up? I don't intend to wear any Cubs gear or any baseball gear. I hell won't wear any Sox gear. Im sure i'll stand out, but would that mean my ass for lunch by the Sox fans?

2.Is the upper deck really that high? I plan to buy the cheapest seat and work my way down if possible.

3.Is the food really that good? All I hear about the ballpark is that the food is great. But my source is Larry Holmes from the Score.

4.Bathrooms clean for the most part?

Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Thu May 11, 2017 9:28 pm ]
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HawaiiYou wrote:
So on my Chicago Trip this summer I may visit Sox Park just to get it in. But few questions :

1.Will I get beat up?
I hope so.

You will probably get jumped in a filthy bathroom that is 900' off the ground.

Author:  HawaiiYou [ Thu May 11, 2017 9:32 pm ]
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i was afarid of that. Remember Bill Siminson back in like 2000 got beat up badly after going to a sox game .

Author:  Chet Coppock's Fur Coat [ Thu May 11, 2017 9:35 pm ]
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HawaiiYou wrote:
So on my Chicago Trip this summer I may visit Sox Park just to get it in. But few questions :

1.Will I get beat up? I don't intend to wear any Cubs gear or any baseball gear. I hell won't wear any Sox gear. Im sure i'll stand out, but would that mean my ass for lunch by the Sox fans?

2.Is the upper deck really that high? I plan to buy the cheapest seat and work my way down if possible.

3.Is the food really that good? All I hear about the ballpark is that the food is great. But my source is Larry Holmes from the Score.

4.Bathrooms clean for the most part?


1. Not if you don't do anything stupid. I am primarily a Cub fan and I enjoy going there. I wear a Blackhawks cap. I don't root for the other team. I don't stand out.
2. Yes. Even after the refurbishment which took out a few rows. Consider using Stubhub and buying a seat in Section 109 in the RF corner.
3. Yes. It's not life-changing, but for a sporting venue they do a very good job. But most of the good food is on the 100 level.
4. Take a shit when you get there, they are fine then. If you can't control when you shit, you shouldn't be going to a baseball game.

Author:  Nas [ Thu May 11, 2017 9:36 pm ]
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Great place to watch a Game. If you have kids take them on Fridays.

Author:  Rod [ Thu May 11, 2017 9:58 pm ]
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Nobody will beat you up. Wear Cub crap if you want. You won't be the only one.

If there's a big crowd and you have a 500 level seat you may not be able to get down to the 100 level. I think you can get a bleacher seat for $14 for most games. I'd do that so you can get downstairs.

Author:  badrogue17 [ Thu May 11, 2017 10:05 pm ]
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If you need help navigating around the ushers/ security, JORR is your man.

Author:  Darkside [ Thu May 11, 2017 10:10 pm ]
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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
If there's a big crowd...

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Author:  Rod [ Thu May 11, 2017 10:12 pm ]
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Darkside wrote:
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
If there's a big crowd...

:lol: :lol: :lol:


That's not really funny. Any time there's a giveaway there's a pretty big crowd. If you want that stupid clock you better be there by 4:30.

Author:  Darkside [ Thu May 11, 2017 10:19 pm ]
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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
Darkside wrote:
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
If there's a big crowd...

:lol: :lol: :lol:


That's not really funny. Any time there's a giveaway there's a pretty big crowd. If you want that stupid clock you better be there by 4:30.

:lol:
All righty!

Author:  HawaiiYou [ Thu May 11, 2017 10:39 pm ]
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i was seeing the game tonight and the upper deck was a barren wasteland. It seems like you can get lost up there. There were lot of seats along side the lower outfield corners. When I'm in it looks like they're playing the Yankees but the tickets are $7. Thats a great deal. Just the other week at Wrigley I'm sure it was over $60.

Author:  Chet Coppock's Fur Coat [ Thu May 11, 2017 10:58 pm ]
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HawaiiYou wrote:
i was seeing the game tonight and the upper deck was a barren wasteland. It seems like you can get lost up there. There were lot of seats along side the lower outfield corners. When I'm in it looks like they're playing the Yankees but the tickets are $7. Thats a great deal. Just the other week at Wrigley I'm sure it was over $60.

The 100s will get pretty busy with the Yankees, especially on the weekend. Bleacher seats are your best bet in that case.

Author:  Caller Bob [ Thu May 11, 2017 11:30 pm ]
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If you have time before or after the game, stroll on down a bit south to Pershing/Fuller park. Vibrant neighborhood with great dining and shopping options.

Author:  newper [ Thu May 11, 2017 11:50 pm ]
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Do lower deck for sure -- the upper deck really is pretty terrible. The club section is alright though.

Gene K has all the discount codes:
https://www.yelp.com/topic/chicago-2017 ... y-and-more

Actually, looks like he hasn't posted many but you might as well google for discount codes when you want to go -- they are always out there. You get outfield or past 1st/3rd base for about 30-50% off.

Author:  sjboyd0137 [ Fri May 12, 2017 7:35 am ]
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Caller Bob wrote:
If you have time before or after the game, stroll on down a bit south to Pershing/Fuller park. Vibrant neighborhood with great dining and shopping options.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Fri May 12, 2017 7:38 am ]
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You're safer there than in Lakeview, Bob.

Author:  Hatchetman [ Fri May 12, 2017 9:09 am ]
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food is fine for a ballpark but bad for anywhere else.

Author:  Cashman [ Fri May 12, 2017 9:24 am ]
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Just to let you know, we aint no white trash!

Author:  sjboyd0137 [ Fri May 12, 2017 9:29 am ]
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HawaiiYou wrote:
So on my Chicago Trip this summer I may visit Sox Park just to get it in. But few questions :

1.Will I get beat up?


Only if you call it "Sox Park"

Author:  good dolphin [ Fri May 12, 2017 9:29 am ]
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The food is good for a ballpark. You are a tourist in a very good food city. Don't eat at the stadium. There are great options even within walking distance in the neighborhood and Chinatown.

Author:  Hatchetman [ Fri May 12, 2017 9:40 am ]
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sjboyd0137 wrote:
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Only if you call it "Sox Park"


what else are you supposed to call it?

Author:  Caller Bob [ Fri May 12, 2017 12:48 pm ]
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Frank Coztansa wrote:
You're safer there than in Lakeview, Bob.

Not if I'm gay

Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Fri May 12, 2017 1:31 pm ]
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If?

Author:  thewatcher [ Fri May 12, 2017 1:55 pm ]
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HawaiiYou wrote:
So on my Chicago Trip this summer I may visit Sox Park just to get it in. But few questions :

1.Will I get beat up? I don't intend to wear any Cubs gear or any baseball gear. I hell won't wear any Sox gear. Im sure i'll stand out, but would that mean my ass for lunch by the Sox fans?

2.Is the upper deck really that high? I plan to buy the cheapest seat and work my way down if possible.

3.Is the food really that good? All I hear about the ballpark is that the food is great. But my source is Larry Holmes from the Score.

4.Bathrooms clean for the most part?



1) No - If the Cubs are not playing the Sox @ The Cell that day - leave your Cubs gear at home- that's just asking for trouble & dumb - My advise - pay attention, don't talk shit, don't speak unless spoken to - and you will be ok -

2) The upper deck is not that bad -

3) Food is ok - But why eat at the park other than maybe a hotdog - I grab char dog from Maurie Omallys on the walk in and am ok til after the game -

4) Never had an issue with bathrooms - they are what they are -

Author:  Rod [ Fri May 12, 2017 2:28 pm ]
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thewatcher wrote:
3) Food is ok - But why eat at the park other than maybe a hotdog - I grab char dog from Maurie Omallys on the walk in and am ok til after the game -



That place sucks. It's also not reliably open.

Author:  Zippy-The-Pinhead [ Fri May 12, 2017 2:58 pm ]
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I've sat in the upper deck behind home plate a number of times and find them the be great for the money. Particularly on Sunday when they're $10 and so is parking. Tailgate and the cost and quality of food/beer is less of a concern.

Author:  Hatchetman [ Fri May 12, 2017 2:59 pm ]
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Zippy-The-Pinhead wrote:
I've sat in the upper deck behind home plate a number of times and find them the be great for the money. Particularly on Sunday when they're $10 and so is parking. Tailgate and the cost and quality of food/beer is less of a concern.


plus the smokey joe and kingsford should fit in carry on.

Author:  Douchebag [ Fri May 12, 2017 2:59 pm ]
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HawaiiYou wrote:
So on my Chicago Trip this summer I may visit Sox Park just to get it in. But few questions :

1.Will I get beat up? I don't intend to wear any Cubs gear or any baseball gear. I hell won't wear any Sox gear. Im sure i'll stand out, but would that mean my ass for lunch by the Sox fans?

2.Is the upper deck really that high? I plan to buy the cheapest seat and work my way down if possible.

3.Is the food really that good? All I hear about the ballpark is that the food is great. But my source is Larry Holmes from the Score.

4.Bathrooms clean for the most part?

Buy yourself an upper deck ticket, and throw yourself off it.

Author:  Zippy-The-Pinhead [ Fri May 12, 2017 3:04 pm ]
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Hatchetman wrote:
Zippy-The-Pinhead wrote:
I've sat in the upper deck behind home plate a number of times and find them the be great for the money. Particularly on Sunday when they're $10 and so is parking. Tailgate and the cost and quality of food/beer is less of a concern.


plus the smokey joe and kingsford should fit in carry on.

Jersey Mikes and a 6-pack work for those lacking amenities.

Author:  Desperate Sox Fan [ Fri May 12, 2017 3:04 pm ]
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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
Nobody will beat you up. Wear Cub crap if you want. You won't be the only one.

If there's a big crowd and you have a 500 level seat you may not be able to get down to the 100 level. I think you can get a bleacher seat for $14 for most games. I'd do that so you can get downstairs.


Speak for yourself, old man. I eat piece of shit Cubs fans for breakfast.

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