While #Cubs fans anxiously look forward to viewing and experiencing the upgrades to “the friendly confines” our cheesehead friends in Milwaukee have also been hard at work improving “Wrigley Field North”.
Whether he retires or not, the Milwaukee Brewers hope to have the ex-Bear throw out the first pitch at Miller Park Saturday for Season Seat Holder Appreciation Day.
HOW MARK GRACE WENT FROM THE NORTH POLE TO THE NORTH SIDE.
In 1985 Grace was a junior at San Diego State when he was drafted by the Cubs in the 24th round and offered $5,000, but rather than sign he planned to go back to school for his senior year. His coach suggested that Grace spend his summer with the North Pole Nicks, in the Alaska League, where he could play without endangering his amateur status. Grace made $250 a month painting houses during the day and played ball (very well) at night. The Cubs took notice at the end of the Alaska League season and upped their offer to $20,000. Grace signed on the dotted line. Three years later he began a big league career (out of Double-A) that would include three All-Star appearances and four Gold Gloves.
In 1985 Grace was a junior at San Diego State when he was drafted by the Cubs in the 24th round and offered $5,000, but rather than sign he planned to go back to school for his senior year. His coach suggested that Grace spend his summer with the North Pole Nicks, in the Alaska League, where he could play without endangering his amateur status. Grace made $250 a month painting houses during the day and played ball (very well) at night. The Cubs took notice at the end of the Alaska League season and upped their offer to $20,000. Grace signed on the dotted line. Three years later he began a big league career (out of Double-A) that would include three All-Star appearances and four Gold Gloves.
What’s old is new again.
Rally caps, thinking caps, and sleeping caps all capped off a five hour night cap victory for the Cubs.