The team had planned on moving the bullpens under the bleachers in 2016 as part of the Wrigley renovation project, but that's now being delayed until 2017, and here's why:
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"The home and visiting bullpens will remain in place for next season," the team said in a statement. "Our plan is to complete the permanent below-grade batting tunnels before moving bullpens."
Underground batting cages will be built next to the new Cubs clubhouse, which is under construction and slated to be ready for opening day of 2016.
But because visiting teams won't have their underground cages ready for use by then, both teams will continue to use the small, outdated cages underneath the left- and right-field bleachers next season, meaning there will be no room for the new bullpens.(Chicago Tribune)
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Progress on the Triangle building on September 1 (
Bruce Miles)
The triangle area outside Wrigley was "capped" on September 4th, meaning work underneath has begun for Cubs' clubhouse. (
Bruce Miles)