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CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said on Wednesday that renovation plans for a new expanded clubhouse in Wrigley Field may be delayed until 2015.

Epstein had hoped to get a new dwelling for his team that would include a batting cage and expanded weight and cardio area.

Epstein tied in ownership getting the go-ahead from city commissions to renovate the entire ballpark as a tome line to helping his club have the facilities he believes it needs to compete for the top players in the game.

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CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said Wednesday that without new signage in the outfield at Wrigley Field the Cubs will consider leaving the historic ballpark.

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CHICAGO -- Texas Rangers catcher Geovany Soto, who returned to Wrigley Field for this week's series after playing five years for the Chicago Cubs, does not agree with the disparaging remarks his teammate Lance Berkman said about Wrigley.

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CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein said Tuesday he will need more revenue streams if he is to make the Cubs a consistent contender, echoing what chairman Tom Ricketts said the previous day.

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The Wrigley Field renovation proposal that was agreed to by Mayor Rahm Emanuel and Alderman Tom Tunney does not address how soon the baseball department headed by Theo Epstein will be able to add significant free agents.

During Tom Ricketts press conference at Wrigley on Monday morning the question of how quickly the team can spend as freely as other big-market clubs was asked.

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CHICAGO -- The historic home of the Chicago Cubs will get a $500 million facelift, including its first electronic outfield video board, as part of a hard-fought agreement announced Sunday night between the City of Chicago and the ball team.

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The Chicago Cubs open their home schedule on Monday without a deal with the city and neighborhood for renovations to Wrigley Field, but team chairman Tom Ricketts said they are "100 percent committed" to seeing the project through and winning a World Series at the iconic ballpark.

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With a renovation of Wrigley Field -- including a JumboTron in right field -- reportedly close, Wrigleyville rooftop owners say they will use "any and all means necessary" to make sure the Chicago Cubs honor the remaining 11 years of the contract that protects their view of Wrigley Field.

The Chicago Sun-Times reported Friday that the Cubs and the city of Chicago are expected to agree on a Wrigley Field renovation deal in time for Monday's season opener. Sources told the paper that a few rooftops would be "minimally" affected by the addition of a JumboTron in right field and at least one more sign in left field.

The Wrigleyville Rooftops Association, which has 11 years left on a 20-year contract that calls for them to share 17 percent of their revenue with the Cubs, took issue with the news on Friday, claiming any addition that obscures their view of the park will essentially put them out of business.

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PITTSBURGH -- Theo Epstein wouldn't speculate on what will happen if Monday's self-imposed deadline to come to an agreement with the city to approve a renovation of Wrigley Field passes, but said the improvements are "fundamentally important to get us to the next level as an organization."

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The main lesson revealed Wednesday is that you don't mess with the iconic Wrigley Field scoreboard.

A controversy that mushroomed Tuesday when it was suggested the hand-operated scoreboard could be razed in favor of a new money-making video board, was cooled a bit Wednesday by all parties involved in the matter.

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MESA, Ariz. -- Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts hopes to get approval by next month from the City of Chicago to move ahead in the fall on the five-year renovation plan of Wrigley Field.

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CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs have decided to make some changes to who leads fans in singing "Take Me Out to The Ball Game" during the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field.

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CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs will hold a logo contest for their 2014 season to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of Wrigley Field, the team announced on Wednesday.

"Millions of fans have enjoyed historic moments at Wrigley Field for almost a century, including Chicago Cubs and Bears games, college football, hockey, ski jumps, concerts and more," senior director of marketing Alison Miller said in a statement. "The 'Wrigley Field Turns 100 Logo Contest' gives our fans throughout the country a chance to commemorate these special memories, whether they're a 13-year-old student or a professional graphic designer.

"We're excited to see our fans' creativity and look forward to showcasing the winning design throughout the 2014 season."

The winner will receive tickets to a game this summer for the unveiling as well as a personalized 2014 jersey. Fans can upload an original design for a logo by Feb. 28 at 11:59 p.m. CST. A group of finalists will be posted to www.cubs.com for fan voting in April. For more information go to www.cubs.com/logocontest.

CHICAGO -- Wrigleyville rooftop owners unveiled a proposal Friday calling for the use of their buildings for advertising sold by the Chicago Cubs in exchange for continued unimpeded views of Wrigley Field.

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CHICAGO -- Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel maintained Wednesday that he doesn't want taxpayer money to fund the renovation of Wrigley Field.

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