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Cubs' Apparent New Owner Actually Likes The Cubs [Chicago Cubs]
deadspin.com - 1/23/2009
Cubs' Apparent New Owner Actually Likes The Cubs [Chicago Cubs]
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Chicago Cubs sold for $900 million to family group headed by Tom Ricketts. Deal includes Wrigley Field and Ronnie Woo-Woo. [ Washington Post ]
Winning Bidder for Cubs Appears to Be Ricketts
bizofbaseball.com - 1/22/2009
Winning Bidder for Cubs Appears to Be Ricketts
— bizofbaseball.com — UPDATE #1: Unconfirmed sources tell The Biz of Baseball that the Ricketts bid is approx. $900 million.... As reported earlier today , the Tribune Co. has selected the final bidder in the sale of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, and a 25 percent stake ... (more) Winning Bidder for Cubs Appears to Be Ricketts

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Cubs sale magic number: 1 -
— chicagotribune.com — The Chicago Cubs and their storied legacy of losing are set to change hands, with the billionaire... Ricketts family emerging as the favored bidder to buy the team from Tribune Co. for a landmark price of $900 million. The family, which has Chicago ... (more) Cubs sale magic number: 1 -

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