[bears9]

Its offical Mark Cuban has filed his papers and turned um in. He is making a bid to buy the Cubs.I think this is great for Baseball and the Cubs how about you guys.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by bears9

Its offical Mark Cuban has filed his papers and turned um in. He is making a bid to buy the Cubs.I think this is great for Baseball and the Cubs how about you guys.

I thought the Cubs just got new owners - they being sold again, or did I miss something?

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

I thought the Cubs just got new owners - they being sold again, or did I miss something?

The Tribune did and they own the Cubs but this new owner has tried not very hard but has tried to sell the Cubs

[vincesanity82]

Fans of the Windy City's lovable losers can count a maverick NBA owner among those interested in purchasing the Chicago Cubs.

Mark Cuban confirmed Thursday that he has submitted his application to Major League Baseball to purchase the Cubs. Cuban, who has owned the NBA's Dallas Mavericks since January of 2000 and is known for his free-spending ways, told the newspaper he sent the paperwork in last week.Cuban's efforts to enter the already crowded field to purchase the team is being met with some speculation. The Chicago Tribune summed up Cuban's efforts to buy the team in its Thursday edition as follows: "And while Internet billionaire Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks, has expressed interest, most observers think Major League Baseball would balk at a potential owner as unpredictable and outspoken as Cuban."
When e-mailed by the Tribune to respond to the sentence, Cuban replied via e-mail: "I never comment on 'most observers' reports. It's like responding to a random blog post, a waste of time."
The Tribune Co. announced in April it would sell the team at season's end, after the ailing media conglomerate announced its acquisition by billionaire investor Sam Zell. It put one of sports' most storied and star-crossed franchises on the block, a year shy of the 100th anniversary of its last World Series title.
Zell, a real estate magnate who already owns part of his hometown Bulls and White Sox, did not comment about why he's was not interested in keeping the Cubs in connection with the $8.2 billion deal. The team is one of Tribune's richest assets.
Cuban faces some stiff competition among suitors for the Cubs. The Tribune reported Thursday that the Ricketts family, which founded discount broker TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., has joined the list of potential bidders.
Sources close to the situation said the Ricketts family is readying their application MLB requires for all parties wishing to bid on a franchise. The group is led by Thomas Ricketts, 41, who is the founder and chief executive of the Chicago-based investment firm, Incapital Holdings LLC.
Thomas Ricketts is the son of J. Joe Ricketts, an Omaha billionaire who founded Ameritrade. Forbes Magazine this year estimated the Ricketts' family worth is $2.3 billion.
The Tribune reports other bidders include John Canning, who heads the Chicago-based private-equity firm Madison Dearborn Partners and is a part-owner of the Milwaukee Brewers. Additionally, a partnership of restaurateur Larry Levy and Chicago business owner Craig Duchossois is also thought to be interested in entering the fray.
Don Levin, who owns the Chicago Wolves minor league hockey team has said he is interested in bidding for the team, as is a partnership of Chicago attorney Thomas Mandler and area businessman Jim Anixter. A group led by industrialist and private-equity investor Thomas Begel may also try bidding on the Cubs, the newspaper reports.
Bidding for the ballclub and historic Wrigley Field, however, is certain to be fiercely competitive. Analysts have estimated the Cubs could fetch $600 million or more, a far cry from the $20.5 million Tribune paid in 1981.



I like this, if cuban gets em he will turn the franchise around...


ESPN - Mark him down: Cuban applies to purchase Cubs - MLB

[azrael492]

I thought he was interested in buying the Pirates. Did I miss something?

[bears9]

Originally Posted by azrael492

I thought he was interested in buying the Pirates. Did I miss something?

i dont know if you missed something but he sent in his papers

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by azrael492

I thought he was interested in buying the Pirates. Did I miss something?

No, he was talking about wanting to buy a Pittsburgh team (either the Bucs or Pens). I guess he's from the area but I'm not 100% sure.

[vincesanity82]

cuban= more money$$ for cubs..

[bears9]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

cuban= more money$$ for cubs..

More money for Cubs= A-Rod

[azrael492]

Cuban may make them a more popular team than they already are with his media coverage, but I wouldn't get them sized for rings just yet. he hasn't won anything in the NBA yet either.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by azrael492

Cuban may make them a more popular team than they already are with his media coverage, but I wouldn't get them sized for rings just yet. he hasn't won anything in the NBA yet either.

Cuban love to with the Mavericks and he has a cap there imagenn what he could do in a big market like Chicago and no cap

[cwstech]

"Dear Lord, I don't ask for much, but I would love to see this happen! For over 20 years I have seen my cubs be up and down and I long for the day that they are a powerhouse again. PLEASE let this happen!!!!"

I am ready to see this happen. This would allow the Cubs to be able to bring in some more talent to go with what we already have.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by cwstech

"Dear Lord, I don't ask for much, but I would love to see this happen! For over 20 years I have seen my cubs be up and down and I long for the day that they are a powerhouse again. PLEASE let this happen!!!!"

I am ready to see this happen. This would allow the Cubs to be able to bring in some more talent to go with what we already have.

The only bad news in this Jerry Rinestorf hates Cuban and Rinestrof is Selig's Best friend so that might eqaul bad news for Cubs Fans

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by cwstech

"Dear Lord, I don't ask for much, but I would love to see this happen! For over 20 years I have seen my cubs be up and down and I long for the day that they are a powerhouse again. PLEASE let this happen!!!!"

I am ready to see this happen. This would allow the Cubs to be able to bring in some more talent to go with what we already have.

Nice marriage it would be...Cuban also brings a flair and a certain amount of fun to an organization...I can already see him not get along with Bud Selig.