According to a report from Fran Spielman, Tim Novak, and David Roeder of the Sun-Times, the White Sox are involved in “serious” negotiations with developer Related Midwest about the possibility of putting a new ballpark in the South Loop. The undeveloped parcel at Roosevelt Road and Clark Street is known as “The 78” because of its potential to become Chicago’s 78th neighborhood.
For those who weren’t already aware, Wrigleyville is not one of the 77 despite the concept behind the Cubs’ City Connect jerseys. It’s pretty fun to note, however, that this project coming to fruition would mean both of the city’s big league ballparks sitting on Clark.