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notqualifiedtocomment.com - 25 days ago

Ricketts’ Press Conference Recap

— notqualifiedtocomment.com — Tom Ricketts’ held a press conference today on the heels of his purchase of the Chicago Cubs this week. From what I’ve heard, he is a true fan and a really good guy. I actually met someone that is relatively close with him on a personal level and he told me the family are die-hard ... (more) Ricketts’ Press Conference Recap

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espn.go.com - 26 days ago

Tough, but fair

— espn.go.com — The news is almost all good for Chicago Cubs fans with the team now in possession of new owner and chairman of the board Tom Ricketts. Ricketts will start the process of revealing his long-term and short-term plans on Friday with a news conference at ... (more) Tough, but fair

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bizofbaseball.com - 27 days ago

SALE OF CHICAGO CUBS TO RICKETTS FAMILY COMPLETED

— bizofbaseball.com — THIS IS BREAKING NEWS…. Mark Tues. October 27, 2009 as the day the controlling interest of the Chicago Cubs was officially sold from the Tribune Co. to the Ricketts family. The $845 million deal, which includes the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, and a 25 percent stake in Comcast ... (more) SALE OF CHICAGO CUBS TO RICKETTS FAMILY COMPLETED

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Odds & Ends: St. Claire, Bay, Angels
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com — ... Joe Urbon unconvincingly defended his client's defense in this article from WEEI's Rob Bradford. Mike DiGiovanna of the L.A. Times discusses the Angels' key free agents.  He sees John Lackey getting at least five years and $100MM, and Chone Figgins landing around five years, $50MM.  He adds that reliever Darren Oliver is again considering retirement. The Cubs sale to the Ricketts family is complete, says Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune. ...

Ricketts Get the Keys, Spring Training Update and Other Notes
The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog — ... - The Ricketts family are the new official owners of the Chicago Cubs and will have a press conference on Friday. Maybe they'll bring a new GM with them. ...

Ricketts Gets the Keys, Spring Training Update and Other Notes
The Cub Reporter (TCR) | A Chicago Cubs Blog — ... - The Ricketts family are the new official owners of the Chicago Cubs and will have a press conference on Friday. Maybe they'll bring a new GM with them. ...

Chicago Cubs Headlines for Wednesday
A League of Her Own — ... The sale is finally official. We don't have to wait on any more bankruptcy courts, owner approval, etc. The Rickettses own the Cubs. The Ricketts family officially took control of the Cubs Tuesday morning, closing the $845 million deal to take 95 percent controlling interest in the team, Wrigley Field and 25 percent of Comcast Sports Net.   "My family and I are thrilled that this day has finally come and we thank Commissioner Bud Selig and Major League Baseball owners for approving our ownership," said Tom Ricketts. "Now we will ...