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Could Sam Zell Play "Crazy Eddie" When Selling the Cubs?
Could Sam Zell Play "Crazy Eddie" When Selling the Cubs?
Poor Sam Zell. You bought the Tribune Co., which includes the Cubs, and now you’re running around trying to get some cash in-hand to make the payments on your new toy. I know you’ve seen that ad. The one where the lady answers the phone from the collection agency asking, “Is everything OK?” Well, welcome to the high-stakes, big money production. Zell’s looking ...
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