Unless you're a die hard Sox fan who wouldn't root for the Cubs even if they do win the World Series (which we will... ... ...before I die), what's not to love about the Cubs. When someone mentions to out of towners the phrase ""Chicago baseball"", I gaurantee the first thing they'll say is ""Cubs"". They've been around since 1876 and according to my knowledge are THEE oldest league in the entire MLB, even older than the Phillies or the Red Sox. So ok, we haven't been to the World Series since 45, but hey who REALLY care; you're enjoying a Cubs game in the league's 2nd oldest ballpark (1st being Fenway). Speaking of the stadium itself, although it has gone through significant renovation throughout the years, it's one of the many symbols that puts Chicago on the map. It's history goes way back to 1914 when the Chicago Whales used to play Federal League baseball here before the Cubs moved in. Before ""Da Bears"" had Soldier Field to themselves, they played in Wrigley Field. Wrigley also was a venue for soccer tournaments in the old NASL days when the Chicago Sting called Wrigley home and even hosted the most anticipated concerts such as the most recent reunion of The Police. Who can remember back in the late 80s when Wrigley was FINALLY equipped with flood lights so the Cubs could play night games. Sure it's old and changes are being made almost every season these days, but it's home for Chicago baseball the way people remember it to be.
Pros: Historic, Cubs baseball
Cons: getting old, parking around area (especially during games) is impossible
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