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Big Reasons to buy Chicago Cubs Tickets

There are high hopes for the Chicago Cubs in there 2007 season. With a new manager, revamped line-up, and new ownership on the way, fans are grabbing up Cubs tickets faster than you can say World Series.

The Cubbies, or North Siders as loving fans have come to refer to the team, have just signed on “Sweet” Lou Piniella as the new manager with a 3-year deal. Most recently Piniella was with the Seattle Mariners in 2001, winning 116 games under his management. Not to mention his two World Series championships with the Yankees in 77’ and 78’, which is sure to bring some strut to the team and shoot Chicago Cubs ticket sales even higher.

The outfit has spent the off-season overhauling the lineup for the Cubbies by spending over $300 million on free agents such as heavy hitter and promising center Alfonso Soriano and jack of all trades Mark DeRosa. Also on the new roster are pitchers Ted Lilly and Jason Marquis who will deepen the bench for the team and add a little confidence to the Cubs line-up. Opening up the season for the Cubs is pitcher Carlos Zambrano, whose skill and persona on the mound are sure to please fans. The new lineup is boosting Cubs ticket sales, and a winning attitude can finally be seen clearly out of the team, as well as the fans.

Take Me Out To the Ball Park with Wrigley Field Tickets

Wrigley Field, nicknamed “The Friendly Confines”, has been home to the Cubs since 1916. Known for a variety of wind patterns and rooftop seating on buildings outside the stadium, it is a field of character and tradition. Fans pack the bleachers and practice such tradition as throwing the ball back after the opposing team hits a home run. Wrigley Field in itself is motivation to buy Cubs Tickets this season.

You’ll Want Cubs Tickets for these Big Match-Ups

The Cubs play there long time rivals the St. Louis Cardinals on the 20th, 21st, and 22nd of April at Wrigley Field. The Cardinals really get under Chicago’s skin, so expect some commotion when they come to town. The Cubs also battle it out with their “Red Line” rivals the Chicago White Sox on May 18th, 19th, and 20th. Don’t miss out on your Cubs Tickets for these huge games – they are selling quickly!
Chicago Cubs ticket holders must have cringed, watching the team from across town punch their World Series tickets. It’s aggravating enough to be left out of the big dance but to watch your neighbor be the belle of the ball must have been excruciating. Meanwhile, the Cubs managed a fourth place finish in the National league central by winning 79 games. Showing the home town folks that they’re better than their record indicates is a major motivation for the Cubs in the 2006 MLB season. Manager Dusty baker is entering the last year of his contract. Enough said about motivation. There are plenty of reasons to believe the Cubs will rebound, and they’re good enough to start lining up your Chicago Cubs tickets right now.

If the Cubs are going to do any damage they’ll have to start in their own division. With the Astros and the Cardinals looking like playoff contenders again, the Cubs will have to play spoiler. Be ready for a pivotal June schedule. The Cubs head to Houston for a 3 game series June 6-8, then will play host to those same Astros at Wrigley Field on June 13-15, in a 3 game home series. How they handle the Astros in June will set the tone for the Cubs year. But before the Astros, comes St. Louis. The Cardinals won 100 games last year and they’ll be hungry. Cubs tickets for April 7-9, when the Cards come to town for a trio of crucial games early in the season, are a must have for Cubs fans.

In order to collect more speed on his roster, Dusty Baker tapped the Marlins for center fielder Juan Pierre and right fielder Jacque Jones. Pierre brings superb bunting ability to the Cubs, and as a leadoff man should give the Cubs the chance to improve from their 20th ranking of 225. Jones is a power hitter with a preference for the opposite field.

The Cubs pitching will lean heavily on Carlos Zambrano. If he stays healthy, Zambrano can use his ball movement to keep batter guessing. Mark Prior lives with the fastball. At up to 96 mph, his delivery makes him hard for batters to read. Again, whether he can avoid injuries is going to determine his contribution. Greg Maddux is, well, Greg Maddux. Approaching 40, Maddux still has some good stuff, but he’ll have to be used sparingly.

Chicago Cubs tickets and Wrigley Field are one of the most established traditions in baseball. The Cubs are improving, and it’s not that big a leap from fourth place to a playoff spot. With Dusty Baker at the helm, the Cubs have a legitimate shot at the postseason, and maybe even (GASP) the World Series. Join the Cubs as the launch their assault on the Central Division. Get your Chicago Cubs tickets today.

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