Ricketts Family Annoyance Thread

[J. Walter Weatherman]

Well, it looks like the Ricketts aren't asking for public money now. They just want the oppressive nanny state of the city to go fuck themselves so they can rebuild the stadium, then realize their revenue potential and build a goddamn dynasty.

Annoyed no more.

"A new lawsuit shows how taxpayers footed the bill so the White Sox can make millions"

Just in case you needed a reminder about what a useless piece of crap our ex big gay Governor is.

Oh, man... I read this last week and meant to post it.

In 2010 Reinsdorf negotiated a deal with IFSA in which taxpayers paid about $6.9 million to build a restaurant for which the White Sox get to keep all the proceeds—which may be an even sweeter deal than the original one to build the ballpark.

When the Tribune asked why he'd agree to these terms, Thompson replied, "We said to Jerry, 'Jerry, can we have part of the profits?' And he said, no. We said, OK. I've known Jerry for 52 years. He's tough. He's tough."

If only the Detroit Tigers were so easy to defeat.

We tried, dammit!

[CT III]

Well, it looks like the Ricketts aren't asking for public money now. They just want the oppressive nanny state of the city to go fuck themselves so they can rebuild the stadium, then realize their revenue potential and build a goddamn dynasty.

Annoyed no more.

"A new lawsuit shows how taxpayers footed the bill so the White Sox can make millions"

Just in case you needed a reminder about what a useless piece of crap our ex big gay Governor is.

Oh, man... I read this last week and meant to post it.

In 2010 Reinsdorf negotiated a deal with IFSA in which taxpayers paid about $6.9 million to build a restaurant for which the White Sox get to keep all the proceeds—which may be an even sweeter deal than the original one to build the ballpark.

When the Tribune asked why he'd agree to these terms, Thompson replied, "We said to Jerry, 'Jerry, can we have part of the profits?' And he said, no. We said, OK. I've known Jerry for 52 years. He's tough. He's tough."

If only the Detroit Tigers were so easy to defeat.

We tried, dammit!

That's solid negotiation there.

[Quality Start Machine]

I like that Reinsdorf had somebody fired* for $1.2 million - the cost of a backup outfielder.

*allegedly

[Brownie]

Well, it looks like the Ricketts aren't asking for public money now. They just want the oppressive nanny state of the city to go fuck themselves so they can rebuild the stadium, then realize their revenue potential and build a goddamn dynasty.

Annoyed no more.

"A new lawsuit shows how taxpayers footed the bill so the White Sox can make millions"

Just in case you needed a reminder about what a useless piece of crap our ex big gay Governor is.

Maybe this lawsuit will unearth some evidence that not even Dan Webb and the heavies and Winston and Strawn can keep him out of prison.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

Well, it looks like the Ricketts aren't asking for public money now. They just want the oppressive nanny state of the city to go fuck themselves so they can rebuild the stadium, then realize their revenue potential and build a goddamn dynasty.

Annoyed no more.

"A new lawsuit shows how taxpayers footed the bill so the White Sox can make millions"

Just in case you needed a reminder about what a useless piece of crap our ex big gay Governor is.

Maybe this lawsuit will unearth some evidence that not even Dan Webb and the heavies and Winston and Strawn can keep him out of prison.

This time it's personal.

[CT III]

Well, it looks like the Ricketts aren't asking for public money now. They just want the oppressive nanny state of the city to go fuck themselves so they can rebuild the stadium, then realize their revenue potential and build a goddamn dynasty.

Annoyed no more.

"A new lawsuit shows how taxpayers footed the bill so the White Sox can make millions"

Just in case you needed a reminder about what a useless piece of crap our ex big gay Governor is.

Maybe this lawsuit will unearth some evidence that not even Dan Webb and the heavies and Winston and Strawn can keep him out of prison.

This time it's personal.

With sexy results.

[Slaky]

Ace gets it.

So in the Sbox we just now (god, what the hell) remembered this and that Brett Taylor posted a bunch of gay porn on this here message board during the Great CubsTalk War.

Holy shit

[Saul Goodman]

Ace gets it.

So in the Sbox we just now (god, what the hell) remembered this and that Brett Taylor posted a bunch of gay porn on this here message board during the Great CubsTalk War.

Holy shit

That sure was a lot of words to say Ricketts = businessman. Tell me more about this Great CubsTalk War, please.

[Eli]

Ace gets it.

So in the Sbox we just now (god, what the hell) remembered this and that Brett Taylor posted a bunch of gay porn on this here message board during the Great CubsTalk War.

Holy shit

That sure was a lot of words to say Ricketts = businessman. Tell me more about this Great CubsTalk War, please.

It was a lot of fighting about which Cubs site was better. It was weird. In retaliation, some people from CubsTalk started posting tranny porn on the board here and, I believe, TJ Brown had to call Andy at work to remove it. And we were all like, "You have Andy Dolan's phone number?!"

Great days in Desipio History.

ETA: I think I was still in college at that point. Holy crap.

[Slaky]

Ace gets it.

So in the Sbox we just now (god, what the hell) remembered this and that Brett Taylor posted a bunch of gay porn on this here message board during the Great CubsTalk War.

Holy shit

That sure was a lot of words to say Ricketts = businessman. Tell me more about this Great CubsTalk War, please.

It was a lot of fighting about which Cubs site was better. It was weird. In retaliation, some people from CubsTalk started posting tranny porn on the board here and, I believe, TJ Brown had to call Andy at work to remove it. And we were all like, "You have Andy Dolan's phone number?!"

Great days in Desipio History.

ETA: I think I was still in college at that point. Holy crap.

And now Ace is Brett and has 23k followers on Twitter and the most comprehensive and arguably the best cubs blog.

Crazy world.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

TJ Brown had to call Andy at work to remove it. And we were all like, "You have Andy Dolan's phone number?!"

TJ Brown is a pretty big wheel down at the cracker factory.

[CT III]

Ace gets it.

So in the Sbox we just now (god, what the hell) remembered this and that Brett Taylor posted a bunch of gay porn on this here message board during the Great CubsTalk War.

Holy shit

That sure was a lot of words to say Ricketts = businessman. Tell me more about this Great CubsTalk War, please.

It was a lot of fighting about which Cubs site was better. It was weird. In retaliation, some people from CubsTalk started posting tranny porn on the board here and, I believe, TJ Brown had to call Andy at work to remove it. And we were all like, "You have Andy Dolan's phone number?!"

Great days in Desipio History.

ETA: I think I was still in college at that point. Holy crap.

The feud dragged on until a truce was called so that all the members of the major Cubs' messageboards could attend a ceremony to give Eric Patterson an award for achievement in the field of minor league excellence.

[Eli]

The feud dragged on until a truce was called so that all the members of the major Cubs' messageboards could attend a ceremony to give Eric Patterson an award for achievement in the field of minor league excellence.

And $100!

[J. Walter Weatherman]

The feud dragged on until a truce was called so that all the members of the major Cubs' messageboards could attend a ceremony to give Eric Patterson an award for achievement in the field of minor league excellence.

And $100!

"Congrats, Eric!"

Strong consideration was given to Matt Murton, who edged out Patterson in the user vote. However, the NSBB minor league writers for the site were unanimous in nominating Patterson for their 50% of the vote, giving him the overall edge in the award. Others receiving support included Brandon Sing, Sean Gallagher, Ronny Cedeno, Ricky Nolasco and others.

[CT III]

I completely forgot about the picture.  The caption should read:

"Eric Patterson accepts hairdoll from internet weirdos outside of a minor league bathroom while a mop, bucket and broom proudly look on"