Padres' Cashner on Wrigley Field: 'It's a dump'

San Diego Padres right-hander Andrew Cashner is clearly not among those enamored with Wrigley Field, the longtime home of the Chicago Cubs and arguably the most iconic stadium in the United States.

According to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune, Cashner said the antiquated facilities at Wrigley Field, which was build in 1914, pale in comparison to those at other stadiums, namely San Diego's Petco Park.

"It's bad," Cashner said of Wrigley. "Here (at Petco), we have one of the nicest weight rooms in all of baseball, a big locker room and things are spaced out. You go about your business and make the most out of what you need to get out of your day.''

"And Wrigley (Field), it's a dump.''

Cashner, who was drafted by the Cubs in 2008, said Wrigley is even considered ancient among baseball's older stadiums, including Boston's Fenway Park.

"Fenway is historical and old, but it's more upgraded. They obviously have taken steps to make improvements like the one the new plan is showing. I know there's controversy that goes with it, but it's awesome for us as players and will be good for the fans.

"Wrigley is awesome, but it's outdated for the players."