bmags Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 WSD just tweeted that Bernstein is saying that the sox ownership is pursuing a sale of the team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 11, 2016 -> 02:59 PM) WSD just tweeted that Bernstein is saying that the sox ownership is pursuing a sale of the team? Please be true. :pray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 They are talking about it. Missed Dan's initial comments on it though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 A Chicago-based group led by Thad Bosley is thought to be one of the favorites... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 I feel like if this was a stronger story Bernstein would have tweeted it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 11, 2016 -> 03:08 PM) They are talking about it. Missed Dan's initial comments on it though Thanks, I wonder if it's "rumors" or " i have a source" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Link to the tweet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Of course, the prospective ownership group could be worse than the current. Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 11, 2016 -> 02:59 PM) WSD just tweeted that Bernstein is saying that the sox ownership is pursuing a sale of the team? If true I am thrilled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 11, 2016 -> 03:18 PM) Thanks, I wonder if it's "rumors" or " i have a source" Either way, I am not putting a whole of faith into anything he talks about until a legitimate news source puts some mustard on this. Bernstein has less information to offer than even a Bruce Levine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Aug 11, 2016 -> 03:20 PM) Link to the tweet? I know I'm bad with this, I use phone for twitter because tweetbot keeps all of the terrible new twitter desktop features out of the way, here it is: Apparently Dan Bernstein just said that he's hearing that The Sox might be for sale, if this is true PRAISE BE TO ALL THAT IS HOLY 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻— whitesoxdave (@barstoolWSD) August 11, 2016 <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 11, 2016 -> 03:24 PM) Either way, I am not putting a whole of faith into anything he talks about until a legitimate news source puts some mustard on this. Bernstein has less information to offer than even a Bruce Levine. I totally agree, but I have never heard any inkling that JR would ever sell so I wanted to check it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Yeah its all puppy dogs and candy canes until the bidder is from out of town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 So Bernstein who loves to mention sources on things that never come true, now has a source that says they MIGHT be for sale. That's quite a scoop. I guess they needed a topic for the show today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 11, 2016 -> 03:27 PM) Yeah its all puppy dogs and candy canes until the bidder is from out of town Unless it's Cuban. (mark) Edited August 11, 2016 by bmags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 11, 2016 -> 03:28 PM) Unless it's Cuban. And the chances JR would sell to Cuban are about zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 QUOTE (bmags @ Aug 11, 2016 -> 03:28 PM) Unless it's Cuban. (mark) He's smart enough to know not to compete against the Cubs in this town. Although the Sox would be a bargain right now, the Cubs are going to be THE story in this town for the next decade while they actually win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Mite Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'm on my knees praying right now hoping this is true. Said some Our Fathers and and a few Hail Marys. Going to go to confession also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 I have to say, I don't think any new era owners are going to have issues on generating money. If they move it's because they want their team in a city they want to be in. Teams aren't bought to make money now, they are a hobby horse for incredibly rich people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I was of the understanding that once JR passes on that his son would take control of both the Bulls and Sox, but he would most likely sell the Sox because he has no interest in running the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 11, 2016 -> 03:30 PM) He's smart enough to know not to compete against the Cubs in this town. Although the Sox would be a bargain right now, the Cubs are going to be THE story in this town for the next decade while they actually win. lol, BS. If he thinks he can make money off of it, he'd be on it in about a second. Playing second fiddle to the Cowboys in Dallas sure didn't scare him away from the Mavericks. His problem will be getting past the ownership committee in MLB. You need 3/4 support for approval, which he will never get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted August 11, 2016 Author Share Posted August 11, 2016 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 11, 2016 -> 03:30 PM) He's smart enough to know not to compete against the Cubs in this town. Although the Sox would be a bargain right now, the Cubs are going to be THE story in this town for the next decade while they actually win. See, I don't buy this. Professional teams don't go on sale that often. This is why you see things like Ballmer by the Clips. Sure, he'd prefer Seattle, but he wanted an NBA team. If a baseball team opens up, and cuban actually wants a baseball team? He'll call. It doesn't matter if we won't be biggest draw, the Mavs weren't either. Now, is this incredibly unlikely, of course. But, who cares it's interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Cuban would be an ideal owner, he's tried to buy a MLB team a couple times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boopa1219 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I think having the owner's committee approve a new owner is ridiculous. It never made any sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 QUOTE (Joshua Strong @ Aug 11, 2016 -> 03:34 PM) Cuban would be an ideal owner, he's tried to buy a MLB team a couple times. Yes and league owners said they would NEVER approve him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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