Now that Wrigley Field is very likely to be largely renovated eventually, there is another park that may draw the Cubs’ attention.
The Boise Hawks could really stand to have an upgraded facility of their own. Last summer the mediocre amenities and player training facilities in Boise briefly became an issue when some members of the Boise media became convinced that the Cubs were about to dump the Hawks and that minor league baseball in Boise could be threatened as a result.
I don’t think the Cubs leaving Boise was ever really in the cards, but the Cubs did make it clear they wanted the facilities in Boise to be improved. So far several plans to replace or renovate the ballpark in Boise have been tried and discarded, but the issue is still kicking around the Boise political scene. Now that the Cubs management is likely on the edge of the finish line with the Wrigley situation, I would not be surprised for the front office to take some interest in Boise. I doubt the Cubs do more than offer public support, but I don’t think there is any doubt that improvements in Boise are somewhere on the Cubs’ wish list.
Odds are good, though, that the process in Boise will not turn as contested and bizarre as the process in Chicago has been.
Scores From Yesterday
Iowa – For the second day in a row the Cubs were caught in a pitching duel. This time the lost in ten innings 2-1.
Tennessee – Tennessee scored early, scored late, and generally kept Huntsville off the board in the middle. They won 6-1.
Daytona – One of these days Daytona is going to get snowed out and it’s going to be a huge story. But not yesterday. Yesterday was an ordinary FSL rain out.
Kane County – The Cougars had the hits, but could not assemble the runs. They lost 5-1.
Boise – Boise got on the board in the ninth, but could not complete the comeback. They lost 5-1.
Arizona – Arizona had the night off.
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