And the new owner of the Cubs is...

[Wheezer]

I imagine the Kwashiorkor group is irate.

[TDubbs]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3852693

[5laky]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3852693

Taken at face value, this seems like a good thing.

[thehawk]

Tom Ricketts grew up watching the Cubs on WGN, once lived in an apartment above a bar across the street from Wrigley Field, and met his wife in the bleachers at a Cubs game. His father, J. Joe Ricketts, founded Ameritrade and became a leading online stockbroker, but Tom never worked for that company.

In a bi of irony, from what I heard, Tom apparently lived above this bar:



I think that Tom is the best of the 3, but I think we just have to wait, and see how it plays out.

[JD]

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3852693

Taken at face value, this seems like a good thing.

I'm a guy that likes his candy from gas stations and eats spoonfuls of peanut butter.  I rarely take anything at face value as I'm constantly looking to sink some hidden costs.  How should I take this news?

[Eli]

I just need to know if Ricketts is the RIGHT owner.

[CT II]

I just need to know if Ricketts is the RIGHT owner.

Apparently he is.  But I won't hold that against him.

Personally, I'm happy if the Ricketts group is the new owner. Tom Ricketts is from Chicago and is a Cubs fan, and once lived over one of the bars near the ballpark. If he opens up his wallet -- and I expect he would -- I think we'll all be very happy with the results.

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner

[RV]

I just need to know if Ricketts is the RIGHT owner.

Apparently he is.  But I won't hold that against him.

Personally, I'm happy if the Ricketts group is the new owner. Tom Ricketts is from Chicago and is a Cubs fan, and once lived over one of the bars near the ballpark. If he opens up his wallet -- and I expect he would -- I think we'll all be very happy with the results.

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner

Tom Ricketts GETS IT. Unless he doesn't open up his wallet. Or if he uses a money clip. Then we'll have to wait and see.

[CT II]

I just need to know if Ricketts is the RIGHT owner.

Apparently he is.  But I won't hold that against him.

Personally, I'm happy if the Ricketts group is the new owner. Tom Ricketts is from Chicago and is a Cubs fan, and once lived over one of the bars near the ballpark. If he opens up his wallet -- and I expect he would -- I think we'll all be very happy with the results.

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner

Tom Ricketts GETS IT. Unless he doesn't open up his wallet. Or if he uses a money clip. Then we'll have to wait and see.

I like that "open up his wallet" line.  I mean, unless this guy plans on trading 2/3rds of the team prior to spring training, the Trib has already opened his wallet for him.  I'm certainly not expecting a sudden surge in payroll from the current numbers.

[Andre Dawson's Creek]

It must be nice to drop 900 million and then have another million fans want you to spend more the second you take your pen off the check.

[Quality Start Machine]

I just need to know if Ricketts is the RIGHT owner.

Apparently he is.  But I won't hold that against him.

Personally, I'm happy if the Ricketts group is the new owner. Tom Ricketts is from Chicago and is a Cubs fan, and once lived over one of the bars near the ballpark. If he opens up his wallet -- and I expect he would -- I think we'll all be very happy with the results.

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner

Tom Ricketts GETS IT. Unless he doesn't open up his wallet. Or if he uses a money clip. Then we'll have to wait and see.

I like that "open up his wallet" line.  I mean, unless this guy plans on trading 2/3rds of the team prior to spring training, the Trib has already opened his wallet for him.  I'm certainly not expecting a sudden surge in payroll from the current numbers.

I think Al wants to be sure Ricketts is practicing safe sex.

[BH]

It must be nice to drop 900 million and then have another million fans want you to spend more the second you take your pen off the check.

And quite a surprise to him. Fans have been happy about payroll until he took the pen off the check. Jokes on you, Ricketts!

[Oleg]

I just need to know if Ricketts is the RIGHT owner.

Apparently he is.  But I won't hold that against him.

Personally, I'm happy if the Ricketts group is the new owner. Tom Ricketts is from Chicago and is a Cubs fan, and once lived over one of the bars near the ballpark. If he opens up his wallet -- and I expect he would -- I think we'll all be very happy with the results.

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/1/22/732359/the-cubs-have-a-new-owner

Tom Ricketts GETS IT. Unless he doesn't open up his wallet. Or if he uses a money clip. Then we'll have to wait and see.

I like that "open up his wallet" line.  I mean, unless this guy plans on trading 2/3rds of the team prior to spring training, the Trib has already opened his wallet for him.  I'm certainly not expecting a sudden surge in payroll from the current numbers.

Maybe he can find another 63 million or so over the next four years for one more employee?

I'm just saying....

[5laky]

If there's one complaint about the current Cubs - it's that they don't spend enough money.

[Pre]

If there's one complaint about the current Cubs - it's that they don't spend enough money on scouting and player development.

Me ranting'd