Paul Beeston wonders about grass at Skydome and making it a "baseball-only" facility

[Ron]

The new regime throwing the old regime under the bus. Beeston said many things about grass. But it was clear the idea for grass was coming from corporate. Beeston was to go.the one who quoted in public the massive costs it would take to convert the dome and with a smile he'd say they were looking strongly into it. Beeston also stated that he was a fan of the Argos and he'd never let the Argos be screwed over as long as he was there. Screwed over in the sense that Rogers could have just not renewed any leases when the team had zero options causing the folding/moving of the club.

[Scooter McCray]

[QUOTE=Ron;76023]The new regime throwing the old regime under the bus. Beeston said many things about grass. But it was clear the idea for grass was coming from corporate. Beeston was to go.the one who quoted in public the massive costs it would take to convert the dome and with a smile he'd say they were looking strongly into it. Beeston also stated that he was a fan of the Argos and he'd never let the Argos be screwed over as long as he was there. Screwed over in the sense that Rogers could have just not renewed any leases when the team had zero options causing the folding/moving of the club.[/QUOTE
Beeston has supported the Argos and CFL. He has been candidate for CFL commissioner in past too. I think when Cohon was running but the Jays begged him to comeback around that time too. With Pelley at Rogers, Argos have had friends there. I guess they could have been out on the street without that support.

[1argoholic]

The Argonauts just keep on trucking through like they're are on a long expedition across a vast expanse of land. There are hills, mountains, rivers, mud and muck but they keep on trucking. They are survivors.
The Jays just over think or under think and have vast fluctuations in thought processes and mentally underachieve. If this was the Amazing Race the Argonauts would win with ease. Pretty heavy shite from me. haha.

[ArgoRavi]

Beeston has supported the Argos and CFL. He has been candidate for CFL commissioner in past too. I think when Cohon was running but the Jays begged him to comeback around that time too. With Pelley at Rogers, Argos have had friends there. I guess they could have been out on the street without that support.

Yeah, with friends like those, who needs enemies.

[R.J]

Brunt defends Shapiro and the non prioritizing of grass.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb...ses-the-point/

[AngeloV]

Brunt defends Shapiro and the non prioritizing of grass.
http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb...ses-the-point/

Brunt defending a corporate hire? Shocking!!

[argotom]

I think it's high time for the Argos and especially since Mr. Braley was familiar with, to put a plan in effect similar to the temporary design and stadium in Vancouver erected for $17M that we heard the price to be?
I know some of us mentioned in jest how instead of taking it apart and disposing, why not ship it out east for the Argos?
If so, yes count me in for a location that is car friendly and in close proximity to all of the major highways in the city.
Also, why not approach the Woodbine racetrack conglomerate again and try to convince them to participate on their land?

[AngeloV]

I think it's high time for the Argos and especially since Mr. Braley was familiar with, to put a plan in effect similar to the temporary design and stadium in Vancouver erected for $17M that we heard the price to be?
I know some of us mentioned in jest how instead of taking it apart and disposing, why not ship it out east for the Argos?
If so, yes count me in for a location that is car friendly and in close proximity to all of the major highways in the city.
Also, why not approach the Woodbine racetrack conglomerate again and try to convince them to participate on their land?

I want nothing to do with Woodbine. My company has in the past had group nights out at Woodbine. On a regular night, with absolutely nothing but the races going on, the traffic there is absolutely brutal. Try adding in 20-25k for a football game, and it might take 2 hours to get there from wherever you are coming from. Weeknight games there would keep a lot of people away, IMO

[Mulder]

BUILD MORE ROADS...i find it shameful and offensive that drivers pay huge massive fee's, and a good portion of that money go's elsewhere. Our roads are in terrible condition.
As for the LRT, that thing is absolutley disgusting, dirty, gross, the subways are pristime compared to the scarboro lrt.
We prefer to drive, however because we do like to drink and party, we use the TTC, and GO alot.
Whatever they choose, make the folks who ride it PAY for it...3 bucks is still really cheap for a token, make it 5 bucks, let all the welfare, left wing folks freak out, and "poof" the revue's are more in line with reality. GO is a fare (hehe) price, yes its more expensive, but its also cleaner, and not bleeding red ink.

As for grass in the dome..its never going to happen

If you would like to get into an LRT Vs Subway Vs Roads debate i'd be happy to move the last 2 posts and Start a thread.

[R.J]

Stephen Brunt said on @sportsnet to not hold your breath on natural grass ever being in Rogers Centre. #CFL #Argos

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 9, 2015

Jays having natural grass at Rogers Centre was primary excuse used to force #Argos out of Rogers Centre. May never come 2 B. Surprised? #CFL

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 9, 2015

"For grass to be ready in time for the 2018 season, Lyons says, it would need to be planted by the fall of 2015." As we know, didn't happen.

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 9, 2015

I'm not aware that Rogers says they've officially given up on growing grass. Brunt's comment telling though. #CFL https://t.co/YiSvRkPQnv

— CFL News (@CFL_News) November 9, 2015

@CFL_News they are going with dirt infield next year but I believe they already mentioned they ar giving up on grass

— On Your Marc, Yo! (@TOBenfica) November 9, 2015

["Issues"Mcgee]

Little do those scumbags know their decision to kick the Argos out of the Dome has saved the franchise.