Cubs introduce new mascot

[JDubbs73]

Thoughts from Cubs fans?

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story...modern-history

[PAC]

Looks like a really bad bootleg version of Kit from Disney's "Talespin"

[Roady]

That's just pitiful.

[coxfan]

About 4 years ago the Charlotte Knights (AAA) had a toy bear that was numbered and signed by Ernie Banks. They had trouble selling it so they gave it to me free (for my grandkids) when I made a big purchase from them. So I guess the idea of a mascot's not totally new with the Cubs, in some form.

Decades ago the Braves had Chief Noc-A-Homa, who would do a war dance after each Braves' HR. I guess modern sensitivities ended that one. Anything that makes the park kid-friendly seems fine to me.

[sox83cubs84]

Shouldn't the Cubs worry more about improving their team instead? Clark the Bear may end up being as big an annoyance inside the ballpark as the Ballhawks are outside the park.

Dave Miedema

[rufusandherschel]

Shouldn't the Cubs worry more about improving their team instead?

Dave Miedema

+1

[W_EISENHUTH]

Hard to improve on this one:

[Cubman15]

Honestly, I think it's been completely blown out of proportion. It's a mascot whose sole purpose is to try to bring a little entertainment to the ballpark, and the community, for kids. The Cubs have already stated that Clark won't be jumping up and down on the top of the dugouts or doing any goofy things like that. The only reason that this whole thing is getting out of control is because of the record of the Cubs on the field. People who don't like the Cubs make fun of the new mascot and people who are completely frustrated with the team now have what they consider a reason to flip out. I have more important things to spend my time on in regards to the Cubs.

[nevrdiez34]

Honestly, I think it's been completely blown out of proportion. It's a mascot whose sole purpose is to try to bring a little entertainment to the ballpark, and the community, for kids. The Cubs have already stated that Clark won't be jumping up and down on the top of the dugouts or doing any goofy things like that. The only reason that this whole thing is getting out of control is because of the record of the Cubs on the field. People who don't like the Cubs make fun of the new mascot and people who are completely frustrated with the team now have what they consider a reason to flip out. I have more important things to spend my time on in regards to the Cubs.

I completely agree, well said.