Cubs scrap plans for more night games in 2004

December 16, 2003 — The Chicago Cubs say they are abandoning plans to add more night games to the 2004 season. The Cubs are limited to 18 night games a year.

A new ordinance would allow a gradual increase to 30 night games, with 22 next season.

The Cubs' decision to scrap the plans for additional night games next season came after a City Council committee delayed action on the ordinance approving the plan.

Committee members say they want more guarantees that the team will live up to promises to address traffic congestion and litter and put into place other neighborhood protections.

Cubs President Andy MacPhail says he's disappointed because he thought an agreement was in place. But he says the team will continue to work on the agreement so that night games can be added in 2005.

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