Back to the Convention, the unofficial opening of the Cubs’ 150th season. Two points: First, when I say “the Convention” it is obvious what I am talking about because the Cubs Convention is the Convention. It was the first fans’ convention for any team, any sport, anywhere, and it is still the one to go to. Second, it is the Cubs’ 150th season (our first was 1876; and all of them have been in Chicago – the only team that can say that). I don’t know why the Cubs aren’t talking about it; maybe they are waiting until 2026.
Once again, we watched Friday night’s Opening Ceremonies at home on Marquee. It’s just easier with how crowded the room gets, plus the driving back and forth. Also, you get a better view on TV and you don’t have to sit/stand for an hour for the Opening Ceremonies to start, plus the time in line to even get in the room. Wayne Messmer sang the Anthem; it doesn’t get better than that.
The “For Kids Only Press Conference” panel was pretty good. Tad seemed to like it. We got some great autographs (in alphabetical order): Kevin Alcantara, Porter Hodge, Jon Lieber, Julian Merryweather, Eli Morgan, and most importantly, Rob Zastryzny. After all, Rob Z is now our last guy from 2016.
They had more vendors that last year, but still not enough. At least all four minor league teams showed up: Iowa Cubs, Tennesse Smokies, South Bend Cubs, and Myrtle Beach Pelicans. That made it a good opportunity for buying baseball cards.
Overall, it was an okay Convention. It could have been better, but it was still good to go. As I said, it is the unofficial opening of the season.
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* I missed the first four Conventions, but since we started going in 1990. I have been to 31 of 34.
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