Holy Cow! This could be the year. Really, it could.Photo by Maura Johnston

And even if it isn’t, we won’t know that in May when we visit Chicago for MLA.

Wrigley Field is the second oldest ballpark in major league baseball and no trip to Chicago is complete without taking in a game. The Cubs are scheduled to take on the Pittsburg Pirates May 16-18, 2008 and tickets are available online from the Official Site of the Chicago Cubs. As someone who took their kids to Wrigley before taking them to Disney World, I can say that every time I’ve been to the park to see the Cubs it has been a wonderful experience. Win or lose; whether you choose to sit with the Bleacher Bums or behind the plate, you will have a great time.

Oh, and there is ANOTHER team in Chicago as well: the White Sox. Comiskey Park US Cellular Field isn’t the same as Wrigley, but you can see the Sox take on the Cleveland Indians on May 20-22, 2008. Last time I went it was May and so cold we had to take breaks inside to warm up, so if you go, bring a blanket.

The best way to get to either ballpark is by taking public transportation. More information:

- Pat Higginbottom