Zell says Cubs and Wrigley sale proceeding

Sam Zell Will Haunt the Cubs Forever

Foul Balls found this 6/4/2008 on sports.aol.com

Us Cubs fans don't much appreciate billionaire Sam Zell attempting to turn our cute little multi-million dollar franchise into an actual, you know, business. Ever the rapacious capitalist, Zell has threatened to sell Wrigley Field's naming rights to ...

Zell Looks to Retain Minority Interest in Cubs When Sold

Maury posted 6/4/2008 from www.bizofbaseball.com

Sam Zell, the now owner of the Tribune Co., which includes the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, and a percentage of Comcast SportsNet Chicago said yesterday that he wishes to retain minority ownership in the Cubs; a way to protect his television and radio assets, as well as see tax benefits. Speaking in Denver as part of a tour of all Tribune assets, Zell addressed the sale of the Cubs. As ...

Report: Tribune eyes minority share in Cubs sale

Can't Stop The Bleeding found this 6/5/2008 on sports.espn.go.com

Sam Zell said that The Tribune Co. would like to maintain a minority share of the Cubs after the team's sale.

Change is sweeping the sports world too

Cosuke posted 6/5/2008 from www.inhistoric.com

Not only do we have a black guy as a presidential candidate, the Cubs are in first place for the first time in 100 years, the Rays are leading the American League, and the Yankees are in last place. Now that's change.

Financial Books on the Cubs to Be Delivered Next Week

Maury posted 6/6/2008 from www.bizofbaseball.com

No, you’re not reading a duplicate posting. In early May, we ran Financial Book on the Cubs Expected This Week . Now, Sam Zell , the owner of the Tribune Co. and the Cubs said this time it’s really happening, with next week being the delivery date. When does Zell want to close the deal and complete the sale? A month after the books are delivered.