Cubs outfielders are excited to see fans in the bleachers

The Wrigley Field outfield won’t be empty anymore after the Cubs finished renovations on the left field bleachers.

New-look Wrigley outfield. pic.twitter.com/lYmspgWkw2
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) May 11, 2015

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Besides the fans, the Cubs players are the most excited.

Cubs left fielder Chris Coghlan said the outfield was awkward without the fans in the bleachers.

#Cubs Coghlan says it's been awkward not having fans in bleachers. Very eager to have them back
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) May 11, 2015

#Cubs Coghlan: "It's been kind of a bummer not to have them:
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) May 11, 2015

Cubs center fielder Dexter Fowler said the fans in the bleachers should help the home-field advantage.

Fowler on replacing crickets with fans in bleachers: "Exciting ... Hopefully, it helps with the home-field advantage."
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) May 11, 2015

The Cubs outfielders will receive a warm welcome from the bleachers on Monday when the Cubs face the New York Mets.

Ready for bleacher butts. LF, CF bleachers open for first time in '15 pic.twitter.com/2hQnglHlHQ
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubCub) May 11, 2015

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