coco1997 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 FWIW, as recently as this year Obama expressed interest in owning a team...just not in MLB: http://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/1643318...sh-earnest-says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Nov 28, 2016 -> 01:10 AM) Everyone's political leanings aside, this would probably be the best possible thing to happen to the White Sox since 2005. You'd have the superstar owner that could actually draw free agents. Still holding out hope for Mark Cuban, but I would certainly take Barry O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Nov 28, 2016 -> 01:54 AM) Still holding out hope for Mark Cuban, but I would certainly take Barry O. Pretty sure Reinsdorf despises Cuban, so I doubt that would ever happen, but it would be awesome if it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsox Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Nov 28, 2016 -> 07:34 AM) Pretty sure Reinsdorf despises Cuban, so I doubt that would ever happen, but it would be awesome if it did. Why? Not saying he doesn't, just wondering why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thad Bosley Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 This one's a no-brainer. To go from complete irrelevance, which Jerry Reinsdorf and his ineffective management has collapsed the franchise into, to absolute relevance that an Obama ownership would surely provide, would arguably be the best thing to ever happen to our beleaguered ball club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I doubt this is in the works right now. Maybe after he's out of office. I mean, he still has a job to do until mid january. As for how true this is, I suspect the sox (via Scott Reifert, his one time neighbor) have sent feelers out to his staff about a partnership. I could see him taking a president or vice chairman role even with little equity in the team. But I also see him doing that with the bulls, a more likely choice given he's more of a basketball guy. If the sox were looking at securing stadium funding after 2029, having someone with as much political capital as Obama in your ranks helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox1917 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Nov 28, 2016 -> 02:10 AM) Everyone's political leanings aside, this would probably be the best possible thing to happen to the White Sox since 2005. You'd have the superstar owner that could actually draw free agents. Would it draw in free agents who are on the right politically? Let's not forget Obama has been a very divisive president. His involvement with the team could alienate FA's just as much as attract them. Either way, he needs to learn how to actually throw a baseball first before becoming an owner of a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
he gone. Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 In terms of players signing with the Sox if he was the owner? I think it'd have very little do with him or any other owner. It's quite easy. Think about it -- if you have two offers on the table... One is with Obama's Sox and is 3 years and 50mm One is with (insert worst person you can think of) as owner for 3 years and $60mm Does not matter who the owner is. It's about money. Now in terms of being able to negotiate a new place for the next stadium? Then you're talking. He could probably pull many strings to have us in a desirable part of the city or suburbs. Or at the very least have tax money put into the existing surrounding area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sin city sox fan Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I wonder if Obama has developed any sort of relationship with Bryce Harper during their time in DC together? Could he help lure him to the Sox when he hits free agency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I would suspect that if the sitting POTUS worked to arrange a business deal like this while in office, it would be seen as very dubious ethically if not an outright abuse of power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drowninginflame Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Folks - keep it about baseball, not your political beefs. That's what arguing on Facebook is for. Also, as far-fetched as the concept is, it's a fantastic ploy - if it was a reality, that gives people reason to take interest in the team on a variety of levels. This isn't just some rich guy buying in to stroke his inflated ego, it's a die hard fan, who happened to be president supporting culture and doing what most dream of. If that isn't a mile marker of what you'd want to see in ownership, you might want to re-consider your opinions on what's best for the team in the long run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 QUOTE (drowninginflame @ Nov 28, 2016 -> 04:34 PM) Folks - keep it about baseball, not your political beefs. That's what arguing on Facebook is for. Also, as far-fetched as the concept is, it's a fantastic ploy - if it was a reality, that gives people reason to take interest in the team on a variety of levels. This isn't just some rich guy buying in to stroke his inflated ego, it's a die hard fan, who happened to be president supporting culture and doing what most dream of. If that isn't a mile marker of what you'd want to see in ownership, you might want to re-consider your opinions on what's best for the team in the long run. Not sure I would consider him a die hard fan. He didn't even know the name of the stadium and I doubt he can name more than a player or two that's currently on the team. I'm not opposed to the idea, but it's not like he's a huge fan or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) SOURCE: Kurt Cobain is petitioning the commissioners office seeking an ownership stake in the Portland Mudhens. Edited November 28, 2016 by hi8is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco1997 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Nov 28, 2016 -> 04:46 PM) Not sure I would consider him a die hard fan. He didn't even know the name of the stadium and I doubt he can name more than a player or two that's currently on the team. I'm not opposed to the idea, but it's not like he's a huge fan or anything. He's not a huge fan, but he's probably the most high profile White Sox fan there is, unless you count the rappers who probably only wear Sox hats as a fashion accessory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chetkincaid Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 This seems far fetched, but if Barack Obama became part of them White Sox ownership, I'd buy season tickets the day they went on sale. In a heartbeat. No hesitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 QUOTE (coco1997 @ Nov 28, 2016 -> 04:51 PM) He's not a huge fan, but he's probably the most high profile White Sox fan there is, unless you count the rappers who probably only wear Sox hats as a fashion accessory. Obama Chance the Rapper ...um...there's...that one guy That's about it for famous fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMule2545 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Nov 28, 2016 -> 06:34 PM) Obama Chance the Rapper ...um...there's...that one guy That's about it for famous fans. Can't forget Jerry Springer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hi8is Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 SOURCE: Woman has 19th child in Wyoming, despite being on birth control. Considering naming baby: "immaculate conception". Kid Rock denies potential of being th father. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Nov 28, 2016 -> 06:34 PM) Obama Chance the Rapper ...um...there's...that one guy That's about it for famous fans. How dare you forget Frank Kaminsky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheDriversSeat Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 That's about it for famous fans. I heard that Jenny McCarthy is a huge White Sox fan. Also actor George Wendt, and former governors Jim Thompson and Pat Quinn. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Don't forget Michael Clarke Duncan. (RIP big guy). Meh. I wouldn't be for or against Obama buying into the Sox. Obama is not the worst thing that could happen to the Sox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Nov 28, 2016 -> 11:19 PM) Don't forget Michael Clarke Duncan. (RIP big guy). Meh. I wouldn't be for or against Obama buying into the Sox. Obama is not the worst thing that could happen to the Sox. Duncan is the reason why the 2005 World Seties DVD can't be topped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSox13 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Nov 29, 2016 -> 11:00 AM) Duncan is the reason why the 2005 World Seties DVD can't be topped. And how! I love hearing his voice every time I watch the WS DVD. Funny Duncan's name came up. Just recently watched an old episode of Married With Children that Duncan made an appearance in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 the late Eric "Eazy-E" Wright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Nov 29, 2016 -> 11:00 AM) Duncan is the reason why the 2005 World Seties DVD can't be topped. My parents went to college with him, the same college I went to for my freshman year. Him being a White Sox fan was always the icing on the cake for being a fan of his. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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