Hey batter, batter!!!

Hit the local ballpark for some fun the other night. This was a worktrip, which is just about the only way I can justify going, what with being a lifelong Cubs fan and all. Of course, Miller Park can't hold a candle to Wrigley, but not many can and almost none try. The best thing about Wrigley is probably its history and age... which is the exact opposite for Miller Park.

This park feels brand-spankin new and has many features that you don't get in the old, comfy ballparks. Tailgating (including bbq-ing), TONS of food and drink choices with locations all around the park (did someone say "churro"?), super views from almost anywhere (see the pics?), fancy LED signage (oooh), cool "club level" and box seating (if you can afford it), etc.

But I suppose a baseball mitt makes a good analogy for baseball parks. Sure, you can look cool with your new mitt and break it in over the years, catching balls all along... but there's nothing like that totally broken-in, molded-to-your-hand feel of the mitt you've been using since you were a kid.

Who's planning a Wrigley trip with me?