...http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-tue-cubs-bidsjan06,0,6461970,print.story
Getting closer, maybe.
And unless he lost it all in the market in the last four months, it's probably this guy:
(http://www.amtd.com/common/download/download.cfm?companyid=AMTD&fileid=23404&filekey=288A7616-3590-4406-B318-6B9DA084789F&filename=hs_thomas_ricketts.jpg)
Cool. Now we can start the real Jake Peavy, a Cub countdown?
Quote from: Oleg on January 05, 2009, 10:27:42 PM
Cool. Now we can start the real Jake Peavy, a Cub countdown?
I heard they got Peavy this morning.
Quote from: TDubbs on January 06, 2009, 07:23:30 AM
Quote from: Oleg on January 05, 2009, 10:27:42 PM
Cool. Now we can start the real Jake Peavy, a Cub countdown?
I heard they got Peavy this morning.
Who did? The cops? The Jehova's Witnesses?
I need closure to this anecdote.
Quote from: ~Apex on January 06, 2009, 07:33:51 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 06, 2009, 07:23:30 AM
Quote from: Oleg on January 05, 2009, 10:27:42 PM
Cool. Now we can start the real Jake Peavy, a Cub countdown?
I heard they got Peavy this morning.
Who did? The cops? The Jehova's Witnesses?
I need closure to this anecdote.
They? The government?
Quote from: TDubbs on January 06, 2009, 07:35:35 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on January 06, 2009, 07:33:51 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 06, 2009, 07:23:30 AM
Quote from: Oleg on January 05, 2009, 10:27:42 PM
Cool. Now we can start the real Jake Peavy, a Cub countdown?
I heard they got Peavy this morning.
Who did? The cops? The Jehova's Witnesses?
I need closure to this anecdote.
They? The government?
(http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/img/product/resized/00006082-437165_400.jpg)
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 06, 2009, 07:57:09 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 06, 2009, 07:35:35 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on January 06, 2009, 07:33:51 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 06, 2009, 07:23:30 AM
Quote from: Oleg on January 05, 2009, 10:27:42 PM
Cool. Now we can start the real Jake Peavy, a Cub countdown?
I heard they got Peavy this morning.
Who did? The cops? The Jehova's Witnesses?
I need closure to this anecdote.
They? The government?
(http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/img/product/resized/00006082-437165_400.jpg)
Rowdy.
Roddy.
Piper.
Bitches.
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2009, 08:37:23 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 06, 2009, 07:57:09 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 06, 2009, 07:35:35 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on January 06, 2009, 07:33:51 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 06, 2009, 07:23:30 AM
Quote from: Oleg on January 05, 2009, 10:27:42 PM
Cool. Now we can start the real Jake Peavy, a Cub countdown?
I heard they got Peavy this morning.
Who did? The cops? The Jehova's Witnesses?
I need closure to this anecdote.
They? The government?
(http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/img/product/resized/00006082-437165_400.jpg)
Rowdy.
Roddy.
Piper.
Bitches.
I'm here to chew bubblegum and kick ass. And I'm all out of bubblegum.
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 06, 2009, 07:57:09 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 06, 2009, 07:35:35 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on January 06, 2009, 07:33:51 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 06, 2009, 07:23:30 AM
Quote from: Oleg on January 05, 2009, 10:27:42 PM
Cool. Now we can start the real Jake Peavy, a Cub countdown?
I heard they got Peavy this morning.
Who did? The cops? The Jehova's Witnesses?
I need closure to this anecdote.
They? The government?
(http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/img/product/resized/00006082-437165_400.jpg)
You beat me to it Waco. Awesome.
I'd be remiss not to post one of the greatest fight scenes ever (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqKFadyJxwg).
Quote from: Kermit, B. on January 06, 2009, 10:20:24 AM
I'd be remiss not to post one of the greatest fight scenes ever (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqKFadyJxwg).
Awesome. I might have liked the sequel better, though.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWk6RgQbPVc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWk6RgQbPVc)
Quote from: Zed on January 06, 2009, 09:10:42 AM
Quote from: Fork on January 06, 2009, 08:37:23 AM
Quote from: Waco Kid on January 06, 2009, 07:57:09 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 06, 2009, 07:35:35 AM
Quote from: ~Apex on January 06, 2009, 07:33:51 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 06, 2009, 07:23:30 AM
Quote from: Oleg on January 05, 2009, 10:27:42 PM
Cool. Now we can start the real Jake Peavy, a Cub countdown?
I heard they got Peavy this morning.
Who did? The cops? The Jehova's Witnesses?
I need closure to this anecdote.
They? The government?
(http://www.nbcuniversalstore.com/img/product/resized/00006082-437165_400.jpg)
Rowdy.
Roddy.
Piper.
Bitches.
I'm here to chew bubblegum and kick ass. And I'm all out of bubblegum.
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp_K8prLfso&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp_K8prLfso&feature=related)
I have to watch this movie this weekend.
How could the Tribune NOT get the scoop on this?
http://www.suntimes.com/business/1392810,thomas-ricketts-cubs-top-bidder-012209.article (http://www.suntimes.com/business/1392810,thomas-ricketts-cubs-top-bidder-012209.article)
Damn tabloids.
So the Cubs have rickets (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rickets)? Sounds about right...
I imagine the Kwashiorkor group is irate.
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3852693
Quote from: TDubbs on January 23, 2009, 05:22:46 AM
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3852693
Taken at face value, this seems like a good thing.
QuoteTom Ricketts grew up watching the Cubs on WGN, once lived in an apartment above a bar across the street from Wrigley Field, and met his wife in the bleachers at a Cubs game. His father, J. Joe Ricketts, founded Ameritrade and became a leading online stockbroker, but Tom never worked for that company.
In a bi of irony, from what I heard, Tom apparently lived above this bar:
(http://abeefsandwich.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451dd2969e201053699d56a970b-pi)
I think that Tom is the best of the 3, but I think we just have to wait, and see how it plays out.
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 07:30:11 AM
Quote from: TDubbs on January 23, 2009, 05:22:46 AM
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3852693
Taken at face value, this seems like a good thing.
I'm a guy that likes his candy from gas stations and eats spoonfuls of peanut butter. I rarely take anything at face value as I'm constantly looking to sink some hidden costs. How should I take this news?
I just need to know if Ricketts is the RIGHT owner.
Quote from: Eli on January 23, 2009, 08:36:56 AM
I just need to know if Ricketts is the RIGHT owner.
Apparently he is. But I won't hold that against him.
QuotePersonally, I'm happy if the Ricketts group is the new owner. Tom Ricketts is from Chicago and is a Cubs fan, and once lived over one of the bars near the ballpark. If he opens up his wallet -- and I expect he would -- I think we'll all be very happy with the results.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner)
Quote from: CT II on January 23, 2009, 08:40:29 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 23, 2009, 08:36:56 AM
I just need to know if Ricketts is the RIGHT owner.
Apparently he is. But I won't hold that against him.
QuotePersonally, I'm happy if the Ricketts group is the new owner. Tom Ricketts is from Chicago and is a Cubs fan, and once lived over one of the bars near the ballpark. If he opens up his wallet -- and I expect he would -- I think we'll all be very happy with the results.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner)
Tom Ricketts GETS IT. Unless he doesn't open up his wallet. Or if he uses a money clip. Then we'll have to wait and see.
Quote from: RV on January 23, 2009, 09:02:37 AM
Quote from: CT II on January 23, 2009, 08:40:29 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 23, 2009, 08:36:56 AM
I just need to know if Ricketts is the RIGHT owner.
Apparently he is. But I won't hold that against him.
QuotePersonally, I'm happy if the Ricketts group is the new owner. Tom Ricketts is from Chicago and is a Cubs fan, and once lived over one of the bars near the ballpark. If he opens up his wallet -- and I expect he would -- I think we'll all be very happy with the results.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner)
Tom Ricketts GETS IT. Unless he doesn't open up his wallet. Or if he uses a money clip. Then we'll have to wait and see.
I like that "open up his wallet" line. I mean, unless this guy plans on trading 2/3rds of the team prior to spring training, the Trib has already opened his wallet for him. I'm certainly not expecting a sudden surge in payroll from the current numbers.
It must be nice to drop 900 million and then have another million fans want you to spend more the second you take your pen off the check.
Quote from: CT II on January 23, 2009, 11:10:14 AM
Quote from: RV on January 23, 2009, 09:02:37 AM
Quote from: CT II on January 23, 2009, 08:40:29 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 23, 2009, 08:36:56 AM
I just need to know if Ricketts is the RIGHT owner.
Apparently he is. But I won't hold that against him.
QuotePersonally, I'm happy if the Ricketts group is the new owner. Tom Ricketts is from Chicago and is a Cubs fan, and once lived over one of the bars near the ballpark. If he opens up his wallet -- and I expect he would -- I think we'll all be very happy with the results.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner)
Tom Ricketts GETS IT. Unless he doesn't open up his wallet. Or if he uses a money clip. Then we'll have to wait and see.
I like that "open up his wallet" line. I mean, unless this guy plans on trading 2/3rds of the team prior to spring training, the Trib has already opened his wallet for him. I'm certainly not expecting a sudden surge in payroll from the current numbers.
I think Al wants to be sure Ricketts is practicing safe sex.
Quote from: Andre Dawson's Creek on January 23, 2009, 11:21:11 AM
It must be nice to drop 900 million and then have another million fans want you to spend more the second you take your pen off the check.
And quite a surprise to him. Fans have been happy about payroll until he took the pen off the check. Jokes on you, Ricketts!
Quote from: CT II on January 23, 2009, 11:10:14 AM
Quote from: RV on January 23, 2009, 09:02:37 AM
Quote from: CT II on January 23, 2009, 08:40:29 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 23, 2009, 08:36:56 AM
I just need to know if Ricketts is the RIGHT owner.
Apparently he is. But I won't hold that against him.
QuotePersonally, I'm happy if the Ricketts group is the new owner. Tom Ricketts is from Chicago and is a Cubs fan, and once lived over one of the bars near the ballpark. If he opens up his wallet -- and I expect he would -- I think we'll all be very happy with the results.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner)
Tom Ricketts GETS IT. Unless he doesn't open up his wallet. Or if he uses a money clip. Then we'll have to wait and see.
I like that "open up his wallet" line. I mean, unless this guy plans on trading 2/3rds of the team prior to spring training, the Trib has already opened his wallet for him. I'm certainly not expecting a sudden surge in payroll from the current numbers.
Maybe he can find another 63 million or so over the next four years for one more employee?
I'm just saying....
If there's one complaint about the current Cubs - it's that they don't spend enough money.
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 11:55:23 AM
If there's one complaint about the current Cubs - it's that they don't spend enough money on scouting and player development.
Me ranting'd
Quote from: Oleg on January 23, 2009, 11:52:11 AM
Quote from: CT II on January 23, 2009, 11:10:14 AM
Quote from: RV on January 23, 2009, 09:02:37 AM
Quote from: CT II on January 23, 2009, 08:40:29 AM
Quote from: Eli on January 23, 2009, 08:36:56 AM
I just need to know if Ricketts is the RIGHT owner.
Apparently he is. But I won't hold that against him.
QuotePersonally, I'm happy if the Ricketts group is the new owner. Tom Ricketts is from Chicago and is a Cubs fan, and once lived over one of the bars near the ballpark. If he opens up his wallet -- and I expect he would -- I think we'll all be very happy with the results.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner (http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner)
Tom Ricketts GETS IT. Unless he doesn't open up his wallet. Or if he uses a money clip. Then we'll have to wait and see.
I like that "open up his wallet" line. I mean, unless this guy plans on trading 2/3rds of the team prior to spring training, the Trib has already opened his wallet for him. I'm certainly not expecting a sudden surge in payroll from the current numbers.
Maybe he can find another 63 million or so over the next four years for one more employee?
I'm just saying....
You're asking for 1 million per inch?
QuotePersonally, I'm happy if the Ricketts group is the new owner. Tom Ricketts is from Chicago and is a Cubs fan, and once lived over one of the bars near the ballpark. If he opens up his wallet -- and I expect he would -- protects my number one motivation for being a fan--Wrigley Field----I think we'll all be very happy with the results.
What that chode really means but is careful about just coming out and saying'd.
I hope Ricketts opens his wallet and gets us a male and female zebra that live in the bleachers.
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 12:48:05 PM
I hope Ricketts opens his wallet and gets us a male and female zebra that live in the bleachers.
Fuck that. Get us a zorse. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorse)
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:02:53 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 12:48:05 PM
I hope Ricketts opens his wallet and gets us a male and female zebra that live in the bleachers.
Fuck that. Get us a zorse. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorse)
""It soon became apparent that zorses are not the most easiest of the equine family to get along with." -- Trainer Pat Parelli, on working with zorses."
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 12:48:05 PM
I hope Ricketts opens his wallet and gets us a male and female zebra that live in the bleachers.
We can't all release our sexual tensions by playing the guitar. Some of us gotta see some zebra secks.
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 01:12:39 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:02:53 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 12:48:05 PM
I hope Ricketts opens his wallet and gets us a male and female zebra that live in the bleachers.
Fuck that. Get us a zorse. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorse)
""It soon became apparent that zorses are not the most easiest of the equine family to get along with." -- Trainer Pat Parelli, on working with zorses."
I just can't believe you gave me an opening to talk about zorses so soon. I found that shit
this morning. I have been dying to discuss the endless possibilities of zorses.
Also awesome:
A baby is a Zony.
Mix a zebra and a donkey? Zonkey.
A Zetland Zony? You better believe it, Buster Brown.
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:19:18 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 01:12:39 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:02:53 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 12:48:05 PM
I hope Ricketts opens his wallet and gets us a male and female zebra that live in the bleachers.
Fuck that. Get us a zorse. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorse)
""It soon became apparent that zorses are not the most easiest of the equine family to get along with." -- Trainer Pat Parelli, on working with zorses."
I just can't believe you gave me an opening to talk about zorses so soon. I found that shit this morning. I have been dying to discuss the endless possibilities of zorses.
Also awesome:
A baby is a Zony.
Mix a zebra and a donkey? Zonkey.
A Zetland Zony? You better believe it, Buster Brown.
I can't wait to drink some Clydezdalez brewzkiz while watching our Cubbiez in the bleacherz this year, bro!
Quote from: RV on January 23, 2009, 02:05:49 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:19:18 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 01:12:39 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:02:53 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 12:48:05 PM
I hope Ricketts opens his wallet and gets us a male and female zebra that live in the bleachers.
Fuck that. Get us a zorse. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorse)
""It soon became apparent that zorses are not the most easiest of the equine family to get along with." -- Trainer Pat Parelli, on working with zorses."
I just can't believe you gave me an opening to talk about zorses so soon. I found that shit this morning. I have been dying to discuss the endless possibilities of zorses.
Also awesome:
A baby is a Zony.
Mix a zebra and a donkey? Zonkey.
A Zetland Zony? You better believe it, Buster Brown.
I can't wait to drink some Clydezdalez brewzkiz while watching our Cubbiez in the bleacherz this year, bro!
Upside down visor, sunglasses on the back of the head, and cargo shorts!
Quote from: Pre on January 23, 2009, 12:16:11 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 11:55:23 AM
If there's one complaint about the current Cubs - it's that they don't spend enough money on scouting and player development.
Me ranting'd
Interepid Readers: Ryan Theriot and Mike FontenotHi. We're ghey.
Quote from: ~Apex on January 23, 2009, 05:55:38 PM
Quote from: Pre on January 23, 2009, 12:16:11 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 11:55:23 AM
If there's one complaint about the current Cubs - it's that they don't spend enough money on scouting and player development.
Me ranting'd
Interepid Readers: Ryan Theriot and Mike Fontenot
Hi. We're ghey.
Maybe Hendry should pay them more so they choose to be not ghey.
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:19:18 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 01:12:39 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:02:53 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 12:48:05 PM
I hope Ricketts opens his wallet and gets us a male and female zebra that live in the bleachers.
Fuck that. Get us a zorse. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorse)
""It soon became apparent that zorses are not the most easiest of the equine family to get along with." -- Trainer Pat Parelli, on working with zorses."
I just can't believe you gave me an opening to talk about zorses so soon. I found that shit this morning. I have been dying to discuss the endless possibilities of zorses.
Also awesome:
A baby is a Zony.
Mix a zebra and a donkey? Zonkey.
A Zetland Zony? You better believe it, Buster Brown.
Quotehe rarer reverse pairing is sometimes called a hebra
As a native of South Carolina, I don't want any hebra's in my gummint.
Quote from: Jon on January 24, 2009, 11:59:58 AM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:19:18 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 01:12:39 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:02:53 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 12:48:05 PM
I hope Ricketts opens his wallet and gets us a male and female zebra that live in the bleachers.
Fuck that. Get us a zorse. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorse)
""It soon became apparent that zorses are not the most easiest of the equine family to get along with." -- Trainer Pat Parelli, on working with zorses."
I just can't believe you gave me an opening to talk about zorses so soon. I found that shit this morning. I have been dying to discuss the endless possibilities of zorses.
Also awesome:
A baby is a Zony.
Mix a zebra and a donkey? Zonkey.
A Zetland Zony? You better believe it, Buster Brown.
Quotehe rarer reverse pairing is sometimes called a hebra
As a native of South Carolina, I don't want any hebra's in my gummint.
What are you gonna do?
Secede? And start your own Union in your treehouse, and get all your little friends to come?
I'd like to see you try that!
Quote from: Tank on January 24, 2009, 12:14:49 PM
Quote from: Jon on January 24, 2009, 11:59:58 AM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:19:18 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 01:12:39 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:02:53 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 12:48:05 PM
I hope Ricketts opens his wallet and gets us a male and female zebra that live in the bleachers.
Fuck that. Get us a zorse. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorse)
""It soon became apparent that zorses are not the most easiest of the equine family to get along with." -- Trainer Pat Parelli, on working with zorses."
I just can't believe you gave me an opening to talk about zorses so soon. I found that shit this morning. I have been dying to discuss the endless possibilities of zorses.
Also awesome:
A baby is a Zony.
Mix a zebra and a donkey? Zonkey.
A Zetland Zony? You better believe it, Buster Brown.
Quotehe rarer reverse pairing is sometimes called a hebra
As a native of South Carolina, I don't want any hebra's in my gummint.
What are you gonna do?
Secede? And start your own Union in your treehouse, and get all your little friends to come?
I'd like to see you try that!
Goulet: Are you from the casino?
Bart: I'm from
a casino.
Goulet: Eh, good enough. Let's go.
Quote from: Gil Gunderson on January 24, 2009, 12:42:44 PM
Quote from: Tank on January 24, 2009, 12:14:49 PM
Quote from: Jon on January 24, 2009, 11:59:58 AM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:19:18 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 01:12:39 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:02:53 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 12:48:05 PM
I hope Ricketts opens his wallet and gets us a male and female zebra that live in the bleachers.
Fuck that. Get us a zorse. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorse)
""It soon became apparent that zorses are not the most easiest of the equine family to get along with." -- Trainer Pat Parelli, on working with zorses."
I just can't believe you gave me an opening to talk about zorses so soon. I found that shit this morning. I have been dying to discuss the endless possibilities of zorses.
Also awesome:
A baby is a Zony.
Mix a zebra and a donkey? Zonkey.
A Zetland Zony? You better believe it, Buster Brown.
Quotehe rarer reverse pairing is sometimes called a hebra
As a native of South Carolina, I don't want any hebra's in my gummint.
What are you gonna do?
Secede? And start your own Union in your treehouse, and get all your little friends to come?
I'd like to see you try that!
Goulet: Are you from the casino?
Bart: I'm from a casino.
Goulet: Eh, good enough. Let's go.
Germs: Freemasons run the country!
Quote from: Zed on January 23, 2009, 02:26:14 PM
Quote from: RV on January 23, 2009, 02:05:49 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:19:18 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 01:12:39 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:02:53 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 12:48:05 PM
I hope Ricketts opens his wallet and gets us a male and female zebra that live in the bleachers.
Fuck that. Get us a zorse. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorse)
""It soon became apparent that zorses are not the most easiest of the equine family to get along with." -- Trainer Pat Parelli, on working with zorses."
I just can't believe you gave me an opening to talk about zorses so soon. I found that shit this morning. I have been dying to discuss the endless possibilities of zorses.
Also awesome:
A baby is a Zony.
Mix a zebra and a donkey? Zonkey.
A Zetland Zony? You better believe it, Buster Brown.
I can't wait to drink some Clydezdalez brewzkiz while watching our Cubbiez in the bleacherz this year, bro!
Upside down visor, sunglasses on the back of the head, and cargo shorts!
Fizzuck yeah brohams.
The Ricketts and Zell came to an agreement over the weekend.
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/07/cubs-sales-deal-finalized.html
And apparently, Zell got less than $900 million for the Cubs.
http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE5653OK20090706
Wait till Ricketts finds out that he didn't buy a chewing gum company.
Wha?
QuoteA report Tuesday that Tribune Co. has a second agreement to sell the Cubs, this one to a group led by private equity investor Marc Utay, is untrue, a source told the Sun-Times.
Reuters News Service, attibuting information to "two sources familiar with the sale process," said the deal gives the company two offers to submit to the bankruptcy court.
A source told the Sun-Times the Reuters account is untrue and that Tribune has no final agreement with any party to acquire the team.
On Monday, Reuters reported the Cubs had reached a deal to sell the Cubs to the Ricketts family. However, the report appears to have been incorrect.
A source close to the Ricketts family told the Sun-Times Monday that the family and Tribune were "very, very close" to an $850 million to $900 million deal but that reports of a completed deal were "premature."
Quote from: RV on July 07, 2009, 01:46:48 PM
Wha?
QuoteA report Tuesday that Tribune Co. has a second agreement to sell the Cubs, this one to a group led by private equity investor Marc Utay, is untrue, a source told the Sun-Times.
Reuters News Service, attibuting information to "two sources familiar with the sale process," said the deal gives the company two offers to submit to the bankruptcy court.
A source told the Sun-Times the Reuters account is untrue and that Tribune has no final agreement with any party to acquire the team.
On Monday, Reuters reported the Cubs had reached a deal to sell the Cubs to the Ricketts family. However, the report appears to have been incorrect.
A source close to the Ricketts family told the Sun-Times Monday that the family and Tribune were "very, very close" to an $850 million to $900 million deal but that reports of a completed deal were "premature."
Chuck is on the case! (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5728490&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)
Also, see Waxpaperbeercup. (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090706&content_id=5728490&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb)
Dave Kaplan will report tonight that Utay is a "first class guy" who loves the Cubs and loves to win.
Quote from: Brownie on July 07, 2009, 01:50:11 PM
Chuck is on the case! (http://chucktochuck.com/2009_07_01_archive.html#3502597641270549475)
Also, see Waxpaperbeercup. (http://waxpaperbeercup.com/2009/07/07/cubs-sale-850-million-and-psls/)
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http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2009/11/cubs.html
Nice move, Ricketts.
Quote from: Slack-E on November 22, 2009, 09:42:25 PM
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2009/11/cubs.html
Nice move, Ricketts.
Forget about signing free agents. Defending lawsuits is expensive.
Quote from: C-C-Cats on November 22, 2009, 10:37:49 PM
Quote from: Slack-E on November 22, 2009, 09:42:25 PM
http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2009/11/cubs.html
Nice move, Ricketts.
Forget about signing free agents. Defending lawsuits is expensive.
This should be fun to watch.
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:19:18 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 01:12:39 PM
Quote from: 5laky on January 23, 2009, 01:02:53 PM
Quote from: BH on January 23, 2009, 12:48:05 PM
I hope Ricketts opens his wallet and gets us a male and female zebra that live in the bleachers.
Fuck that. Get us a zorse. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zorse)
""It soon became apparent that zorses are not the most easiest of the equine family to get along with." -- Trainer Pat Parelli, on working with zorses."
I just can't believe you gave me an opening to talk about zorses so soon. I found that shit this morning. I have been dying to discuss the endless possibilities of zorses.
Also awesome:
A baby is a Zony.
Mix a zebra and a donkey? Zonkey.
A Zetland Zony? You better believe it, Buster Brown.
http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/ippo-the-zonkey
(http://i.imgur.com/EAgYjRj.jpg)
Ippo the zonkey.
Foal of Martin the zebra and Giada the donkey.
The latter probably explains the enormous head.