Zell says he won't hesitate to sell Wrigley Field naming rights

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Wednesday Morning Headlines/Open Thread
Published 2/27/2008 by carlheartscubs at A League of Her Own - Front Page
... who have spoken publicly on blood testing, but Lilly said they might not be as rare as some think. ''A majority of the guys probably feel the same way,'' he said. ''It's unfortunate we [might] have to do that, but it's important to guys that we have a clean reputation. And even if it's inconvenient, we're going to have to do a few things because of some of the things that happened in the past. ''As a whole, we're willing to do what's necessary.'' Zell: "I'd sell my children if I could" Ok, he doesn't really say that, but ...

Zell says he won’t hesitate to sell Wrigley Field naming rights
Published 2/27/2008 at BBTF's Baseball Primer Newsblog
Zell says he won’t hesitate to sell Wrigley Field naming rights Say goodnight, Harry von Sell. Tribune Co. CEO Sam Zell said Tuesday he won’t hesitate to sell the naming rights to Wrigley Field—even if baseball purists don’t like the idea. “Wrigley is an obvious world-wide icon and Wrigley Field is world-wide known. But, in the world of economics, when I bought the Tribune, I didn’t get a discount because I wasn’t going to use the naming rights that field represents,” Zell said in an interview on the CNBC program “Squawk Box.” “Perhaps the Wrigley Co. will decide that, after ...

Naming Rights for Wrigley
Published 2/27/2008 by Shyster at ShysterBall
In other news we've covered before, Sam Zell says that he won't hesitate to sell Wrigley's naming rights: Tribune Co. CEO Sam Zell said Tuesday he won't hesitate to sell the naming rights to Wrigley Field -- even if baseball purists don't like the ...

George Zell Knows Nothing of This Thing You Call Tradition
Published 2/27/2008 by Tom Fornelli at FanHouse
... , however, couldn't care less. His world is one in which the almighty dollar has the final say in anything, and he wants those sentimental Cubs fans to know he'll sell the naming rights to Wrigley Field without remorse. ...

Money is King
Published 2/27/2008 by El Guapocito at Da Great White Hype
... Well, if you thought this was the end of the world, then you would be wrong. Just look over at the Southside of Chicago where the company that owns the Cubs (Tribune Co.) is looking to sell the naming rights to Wrigley Field. So why would he do such a thing? I mean, Wrigley is of iconic statue in not just baseball, but in all arena-lore of the nation. The ivy that grows up the outfield wall like lepracy spreading over a 15th century pauper's body. The lighted board that guards the entrance way to the heavenly gates, famous for its "Save Ferris!" message. Is this owner really ...

Sam Zell Knows Nothing of This Thing You Call Tradition
Published 2/27/2008 by Tom Fornelli at FanHouse
... , however, couldn't care less. His world is one in which the almighty dollar has the final say in anything, and he wants those sentimental Cubs fans to know he'll sell the naming rights to Wrigley Field without remorse. ...

Cheap Shots #111
Published 2/27/2008 by Signal to Noise at Signal to Noise
... Sam Zell Thinks Selling The Naming Rights To Wrigley Will Increase Value: I call this a stunt to get money out of the Wrigley family before selling the team. Certain franchises have so much value tapped into their stadiums and their names — we’re thinking Boston and Fenway, L.A. and Dodger Stadium, and the Yanks and their eponymous digs — that it’s actually counterproductive to re-name it. [Chicago Sun-Times] ...

Dear Sam Zell: Please drop the Cubs and slowly step away
Published 2/27/2008 at Big League Stew
... But as you know, the sale of the team has dragged along and now you're saying things like you won't think twice about selling the naming rights to Wrigley Field. ...

Catch Your Cubs on the South Side?
Published 2/28/2008 by The Hundley at Thunder Matt's Saloon
... Sure, there are a lot of details to be ironed out: scheduling of games, concessions, advertising, rent, gate receipts, would they sell Old Style or just Miller, long standing season tickets, etc. I guess it's akin to the Bears playing in Champaign for a year. Sure, it was a pain in the ass, but it worked out fine in the end. And instead of a 2-3 hour car ride, you're still in the same town. It makes sense, right? ...

Welcome To Levitra Field, Home Of The Cubs [The Name Game]
Published 2/28/2008 by Rick at Deadspin
... So, much grumbling today over the latest blasphemy in Chicago: Owner Sam Zell says he "wouldn't hesitate" to sell the naming rights to Wrigley Field. Of course our friend Mariotti is all in a sweaty panic over this, which kind of makes me think it might be a good idea. But then I'm not a Cubs fan. Here's ...

Wrigley Field Home of CobraBrigade.com
Published 2/28/2008 by Jack Cobra at Cobra Brigade
... Are people seriously outraged about the possibility of the naming rights to Wrigley Field being sold? Don't people realize that it is.....a ballpark. It's not like someone is buying the naming rights to you, although I think if someone offered you $20 million to be named "Best Buy presents Hoosiernation" for the rest of your life, you'd take it in a heartbeat. ...

Only Satan Himself Would Want to Rename Historic Wrigley Field
Published 2/28/2008 by Mark Williams, Jr. at The Jaunt
... guy is a douche and it is troubling that the ridiculous amount i pay for tickets is for his benefit. -- Honest (posted on Rumors and Rants). I purposely did not include any comments that may have been pro-Zell or welcomed a name change...because, well, fuck 'em. Related: Zell says he won't hesitate to sell Wrigley Field naming rights [Chicago Sun-Times] ...

Coke overdose? Maybe, but say goodbye to those bottles
Published 3/3/2008 by Dan Lamothe, Red Sox Monster at Red Sox Monster - MassLive.com
Somewhat lost in the whole conversation last week when Tribune Co. spokesman Sam Zell said he'd sell the naming rights to Wrigley Field were the alternative options the team has to make money. Like, say, the ones employed at Fenway Park. You know the kind. Think Monster seats. And Coke bottles on the light tower. And ads telling us to call ...

That's Why They Play The Games: '08 NL Central
Published 3/10/2008 by Rob Iracane at Walkoff Walk
... A True Number One pitcher in Carlos Zambrano, who is so good, he already has an inspirational biography. Manager Lou Piniella can sure habla that ess-pan-yol The Bad: Mark DeRosa's heart, Jose Ascanio's face and Felix Pie's yambag Aramis Ramirez just can't get enough cock Jason Marquis is just really, really bad. Predictions: 87 wins, 0 games won in the NLDS, and a bunch of chewing gum loving boobs raising hell. Next week, Camp Tiger Claw tackles the granddaddy ...