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During the final homestand of the season in early October, the Chicago Cubs left a special message in the outfield for some of their fans. “Chicago Cubs Season Ticket Holders” was etched into the grass in center field, surrounding a Cubs logo. “THANK YOU” read the message underneath. Thanking fans for being fans shouldn’t be that hard. But the Cubs’ ill-advised decision to specifically thank ...
Chicago Bears Chairman George McCaskey, left, Blackhawks Chairman Rocky Wirtz, Bulls President& Chief Operating Officer Michael Reinsdorf, Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts and Bulls and White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf participate in a discussion at the Chicago Sports Alliance luncheon, Nov. 16, 2018, held at MB Ice Arena.

During the final homestand of the season in early October, the Chicago Cubs left a special message in the outfield for some of their fans.

“Chicago Cubs Season Ticket Holders” was etched into the grass in center field, surrounding a Cubs logo. “THANK YOU” read the message underneath.

Thanking fans for being fans shouldn’t be that hard. But the Cubs’ ill-advised decision to specifically thank season ticket holders instead of all fans who follow the team was an indication they don’t fully understand how good they have it in Chicago.

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