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Kenney Outlines Funding for Wrigley Field, Renovation
bizofbaseball.com - 5/10/2008
Kenney Outlines Funding for Wrigley Field, Renovation
— bizofbaseball.com — Crane Kenney, the Chairman of the Chicago Cubs outlined how the sale of Wrigley Field and its... renovations would be paid for. Speaking in an interview on WSCR-AM670, Kennedy outlined the complex structure being proposed by which the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority would purchase Wrigley separately from the Cubs and other baseball related assets that the Tribune Co. currently owns. The ... (more) Kenney Outlines Funding for Wrigley Field, Renovation

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"[Your Business] At Wrigley Field" Still Being Considered
bizofbaseball.com - 5/11/2008
"[Your Business] At Wrigley Field" Still Being Considered
— bizofbaseball.com — Ever since there was discussion of the State of Illinois purchasing historic Wrigley Field from the Tribune... Co. and renovating it, the question has been, “How would the State fund the renovation?” As we outlined yesterday, the Cubs (ergo, Tribune) see a complex deal with several moving funding parts (read Kenney Outlines Funding for Wrigley Field, Renovation ). One thing that .. (more) "[Your Business] At Wrigley Field" Still Being ...

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Financial Book on the Cubs Expected This Week
bizofbaseball.com - 5/8/2008
Financial Book on the Cubs Expected This Week
— bizofbaseball.com — The sale of the Chicago Cubs will move beyond pure discussion when Sam Zell and the Tribune... Co. deliver the financial “book” to the six prospective bidding groups sometime this week. The “book” is a financial assessment of all the holdings being sold by Tribune in association with the storied franchise, including the team, Wrigley Field, Comcast SportsNet Chicago, and ... (more) Financial Book on the Cubs Expected This Week

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Zell Rejects IFSA Offer. Will Sell Wrigley With Team
bizofbaseball.com - 5/14/2008
Zell Rejects IFSA Offer. Will Sell Wrigley With Team
— bizofbaseball.com — The plan to sell off Wrigley Field separate from the Cubs, Comcast SportsNet Chicago, and Wrigleyville Premium... Tickets in no more. Zell has rejected the offer from Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, thus placing the bid for prospective owners of the Cubs will get a complete package. As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times : [S]ources said Zell has rejected the state's proposed terms because .. (more) Zell Rejects IFSA Offer. Will Sell Wrigley With Team

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Steve Lyons Still Upset at FOX Firing
bizofbaseball.com - 5/27/2008
Steve Lyons Still Upset at FOX Firing
— bizofbaseball.com — It’s been nearly two years since Steve Lyons was fired from FOX Sports . Since then, the... Dodgers have stood by him and he broadcasts about 40 games a year when Vin Scully doesn’t travel. But, Lyons is still upset about the firing. As reported by the Chicago Tribune : "I'm not over it," Lyons, who handles color commentary for a limited number of Dodgers games, said ... (more) Steve Lyons Still Upset at FOX Firing

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First Concert at Nationals Park Should Be Eagles
bizofbaseball.com - 5/7/2008
First Concert at Nationals Park Should Be Eagles
— bizofbaseball.com — While it has not been officially announced, the first concert that is likely to be held at... the newly opened Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. will be the Eagles. The schedule currently does not display the concert date, but the Nationals confirm that they are in talks with the super group. As reported by the Washington Times : Although no such date appears on the Web site for the Eagles' .. (more) First Concert at Nationals Park Should Be Eagles

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Wrigley Field to Host '08 Under Armour All-America Game
bizofbaseball.com - 5/24/2008
Wrigley Field to Host '08 Under Armour All-America Game
— bizofbaseball.com — Under Armour and Baseball Factory today announced that the 2008 Under Armour All-America Baseball game will be... played at the historic Wrigley Field on Sunday, August 17. Previously called the Cape Cod High School Baseball Classic presented by Under Armour, this marks the first-year that Under Armour will serve as the game's title sponsor. This is the first-ever high school All-America game to ... (more) Wrigley Field to Host '08 Under Armour All-America Game

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Report: Wrigley Field to Host NHL Winter Classic
bizofbaseball.com - 5/29/2008
Report: Wrigley Field to Host NHL Winter Classic
— bizofbaseball.com — Comcast SportsNet reported last night that the Detroit Red Wings and the Chicago Blackhawks will play this... coming January at Wrigley Field in a continuation of the NHL’s outdoor Winter Classic. According the report, the announcement could come as early as this week.... (more) Report: Wrigley Field to Host NHL Winter Classic

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Lasorda To Sing “Take Me Out..." At Wrigley Field on Tues.
bizofbaseball.com - 5/27/2008
Lasorda To Sing “Take Me Out..." At Wrigley Field on Tues.
— bizofbaseball.com — Hall of Fame Manager and Special Advisor to the Chairman of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tommy Lasorda... will sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” during the seventh-inning stretch at Wrigley Field. Lasorda will make his sixth appearance at Wrigley Field tomorrow singing baseball’s anthem, as his previous performances came in 1999, 2002, ’03, ’05, and ’06. ... (more) Lasorda To Sing “Take Me Out..." At Wrigley Field ...

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dugoutcentral.com - 5/12/2008
Cubs Wasting Soriano’s Talents
— dugoutcentral.com — Great article on a topic that I totally agree with. Every time I've seen the Cubs this... year, they've had the Fonze batting lead off. How many walks does this guy get a year? Like 12? (more) Cubs Wasting Soriano’s Talents

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Seinfeld at Wrigley.
clubhousecancer.com - 5/19/2008
Seinfeld at Wrigley.
— clubhousecancer.com — In honor of Jerry Seinfeld taking in the Cubs game today at Wrigley Field, here are some... clips about the National Pastime from the greatest television show in the history of contested masturbation, Seinfeld. He could take the fucking sticker... (more) Seinfeld at Wrigley.

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Report: Blackhawks to play Red Wings at Wrigley
chicagotribune.com - 5/29/2008
Report: Blackhawks to play Red Wings at Wrigley
— chicagotribune.com — An announcement that the Blackhawks will play the Detroit Red Wings at Wrigley Field in the NHL's... second outdoor Winter Classic could come as early as today, according to Comcast SportsNet. (more) Report: Blackhawks to play Red Wings at Wrigley

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'Horry Cow' T-Shirts Continue to Sell Outside Wrigley Field
FanIQ.com - 5/17/2008
'Horry Cow' T-Shirts Continue to Sell Outside Wrigley Field
— FanIQ.com — Four weeks ago we learned of licensed Cubs vendors outside Wrigley Field selling racially insensitive shirts that... read 'Horry Cow' with a slanted eyes cubbie bear on the front. Just the night before that report, I was at the park saw a women walk ... (more) 'Horry Cow' T-Shirts Continue to Sell Outside Wrigley Field

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chicagosports.chicagotribune.com - 5/9/2008
More Wrigley taxes would help fund fixes -- ChicagoSports.com
— chicagosports.chicagotribune.com — | Tribune reporter 11:03 PM CDT, May 8, 2008 Cubs Chairman Crane Kenney said Thursday the proposed... renovations to Wrigley Field would be partially funded by "incremental" sales tax and amusement tax increases at the ballpark. The Cubs are hoping to ... (more) More Wrigley taxes would help fund fixes -- ...

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Tony Romo Gets Booed, Shows He Can't Sing
sports.aol.com - 5/12/2008
Tony Romo Gets Booed, Shows He Can't Sing
— sports.aol.com — Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo threw out the first pitch at Wrigley Field today before the Cubs-Diamondbacks... game, and he was roundly booed. Then he sang "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" and got booed some more: Romo grew up in Burlington, ... (more) Tony Romo Gets Booed, Shows He Can't Sing

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Zell no to bid for Wrigley
suntimes.com - 5/13/2008
Zell no to bid for Wrigley
— suntimes.com — Tribune Co. Chairman Sam Zell has rejected former Gov. James Thompson's secret plan to acquire and renovate... Wrigley Field for at least $400 million without raising taxes and now plans to package the Cubs and their landmark stadium in a private ... (more) Zell no to bid for Wrigley

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Edmonds in a Cubs uniform? The thought is mind-boggling
stltoday.com - 5/15/2008
Edmonds in a Cubs uniform? The thought is mind-boggling
— stltoday.com — Fans crowd around Jim Edmonds Aug. 30, 2002--Fans crowd around to get an autograph from the Cardinals... Jim Edmonds before their game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (M. Spencer Green/AP) (more) Edmonds in a Cubs uniform? The thought is mind-boggling

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dugoutcentral.com - 5/18/2008
Time for the Cubs to Lose the “‘Wrigley” Name
— dugoutcentral.com — The Chicago Cubs currently lead the NL Central by 2.5 games over the surprising Astros and 3.0... games over the equally surprising St. Louis Cardinals. The Cubs are on pace to shatter last year’s mark in walks on offense, thanks to the approach Kosuke Fukudome brings to the plate. (more) Time for the Cubs to Lose the “‘Wrigley” Name

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chicagotribune.com - 5/27/2008
Alfonso Soriano defended by manager, teammates -- -
— chicagotribune.com — Cubs left fielder Alfonso Soriano had a relatively uneventful Monday afternoon at Wrigley Field , though he... knows his poll numbers in Chicago seem to fluctuate on an hourly basis. In fact, a Cubs official offered protection for Soriano, instructing ... (more) Alfonso Soriano defended by manager, teammates -- -

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blogs.suntimes.com - 5/30/2008
Throwback Game at Wrigley on June 12
— blogs.suntimes.com — The Cubs will wear 1948 replica uniforms when they host the Braves on June 1.... (more) Throwback Game at Wrigley on June 12

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