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

**Mulder** · 03-13-2012, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by argonaut11xx

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** · 11-08-2015, 10:00 PM

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** · 11-09-2015, 12:26 AM

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

**1argoholic** · 11-09-2015, 10:52 AM

I posted in another topic about seeing Brunt tell Brad Faye those exact words. Pissed me off and something I stated when I first heard the news about them wanting grass. It would be a total bitch to put and maintain sod in that joint. No drainage, lighting, climate to name a few issues. The place wasn't built to just turf sod down. These guys who just yap off about sod without putting any thought into the process. I think that now they realize that it could be a dream or that it could be overly difficult to accomplish in an off season. Maybe they'll want to play at BMO while the dome gets sod. hahahaha. Screw them!!!!

**R.J** · 12-17-2015, 08:26 PM

Grass doesn't seem to be a "priority".
http://news.nationalpost.com/sports/...a-top-priority
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sport...ticle27815643/

**1argoholic** · 12-18-2015, 09:53 AM

Rogers are SCUM!!!! Isn't that the main reason we got the boot?

I remember being called out by Mulder and a few others as if I knew squat about the implications of sod at the dome. I'm only an college educated landscaper who's been in the field for 36 years. The costs would be so extreme and it would take longer then a few weeks to install. Then the upkeep would be huge costs. I hate when people like Beeston yap off about issues in which they have no clue. I've met many so called professional people in very high paying very educated fields who couldn't tell a Maple from a White Birch, or shit from clay.

**Scooter McCray** · 12-18-2015, 11:20 AM

It was just an excuse to "turf" the Argos. Best thing that could ever happen. Let Rogers remodel their stadium with all of the cost overruns. The Cdn dollar slides by the day. Good luck keeping players and luring others to play here.

**gilthethrill** · 12-18-2015, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by 1argoholic

Rogers are SCUM!!!! Isn't that the main reason we got the boot?

I remember being called out by Mulder and a few others as if I knew squat about the implications of sod at the dome. I'm only an college educated landscaper who's been in the field for 36 years. The costs would be so extreme and it would take longer then a few weeks to install. Then the upkeep would be huge costs. I hate when people like Beeston yap off about issues in which they have no clue. I've met many so called professional people in very high paying very educated fields who couldn't tell a Maple from a White Birch, or shit from clay.

You were skeptical about grass being installed in RC right from the start....you were dead on!!! Never doubted your expert opinion. But I thought not having natural grass there was the reason (lame excuse) that the Jays had not contended for years?

**AngeloV** · 12-18-2015, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by 1argoholic

Rogers are SCUM!!!! Isn't that the main reason we got the boot?

I remember being called out by Mulder and a few others as if I knew squat about the implications of sod at the dome. I'm only an college educated landscaper who's been in the field for 36 years. The costs would be so extreme and it would take longer then a few weeks to install. Then the upkeep would be huge costs. I hate when people like Beeston yap off about issues in which they have no clue. I've met many so called professional people in very high paying very educated fields who couldn't tell a Maple from a White Birch, or shit from clay.

Oh my brother....TESTIFY!!!

**Ron** · 12-18-2015, 10:22 PM

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** · 12-19-2015, 10:46 AM

[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** · 12-19-2015, 12:19 PM

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** · 12-19-2015, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by Scooter McCray

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.