ewokpelts Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 3 hours ago, The Grinder said: Wasn't the stadium at least started when the SOx were rescued by the State? I mean they didnt even have a tenant for what was called The Suncoast Dome IIRC The Florida suncoast dome was under construction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewokpelts Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 35 minutes ago, The Grinder said: I apologize if this has been discussed here before, but JR only owns a small percent of the team right but he is the puppermaster IE the controlling partner correct? We don’t know his current stake, but he put down $1 million of the 20 needed to buy the club in 1981. So he owns “at least” 5 percent. his CONTRACT as chairman give him controlling power over the club. He answer to the board but has final say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Someone this week put the number at closer to 15-18% after various deaths on the BOD/sales...the Hobson purchase as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted February 4, 2023 Share Posted February 4, 2023 1 hour ago, ewokpelts said: We don’t know his current stake, but he put down $1 million of the 20 needed to buy the club in 1981. So he owns “at least” 5 percent. his CONTRACT as chairman give him controlling power over the club. He answer to the board but has final say. Investors are limited partners who do not vote on business at board meetings. Howard may be an exception I would think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdGen Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 20 hours ago, ewokpelts said: The Florida suncoast dome was under construction. IIRC the dome was under construction, but the plan was to temporarily expand Al Lang Field in St Pete for one year or so until the dome was completed, so they wouldn't have a full lame duck season in Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 2/4/2023 at 1:42 PM, ewokpelts said: We don’t know his current stake, but he put down $1 million of the 20 needed to buy the club in 1981. So he owns “at least” 5 percent. his CONTRACT as chairman give him controlling power over the club. He answer to the board but has final say. Most or all of the investors are limited partners with no voting rights Touche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 That “billboard” is the size of a large napkin. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 5 minutes ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said: That “billboard” is the size of a large napkin. A “Get Well, Liam” sign would have been so much better 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 8 minutes ago, fathom said: A “Get Well, Liam” sign would have been so much better That Bennett guy hyped this up so much only for it to be that in a bad location. It’s not even really a billboard. Very anti-climactic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 hour ago, fathom said: A “Get Well, Liam” sign would have been so much better Or all of it donated to a cancer charity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 2 minutes ago, Tnetennba said: Or all of it donated to a cancer charity. But how will I grift off fans' anger that way? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron883 Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 1 hour ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said: That Bennett guy hyped this up so much only for it to be that in a bad location. It’s not even really a billboard. Very anti-climactic. But wait, there's more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 I see nothing wrong with fans making their feeling known and appreciate the guy taking the time to pull it off. Full disclosure: I donated a few bucks to the cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicago White Sox Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I donated to this cause and I’m more than content. f*** Jerry. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoeLessRob Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 It’s not even a billboard, how anti climatic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 11 hours ago, ShoeLessRob said: It’s not even a billboard, how anti climatic. Guess it isn't but it is still pretty damn big and gets the point across. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 https://www.sportskeeda.com/baseball/chicago-white-sox-fans-celebrate-billboard-demanding-owner-sell-team-sell-damn-team-jerry-please-get-clown-life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 (edited) I was fine with this idea when it first came up but it just seems...weirdly-timed now. Kind of falls flat. If these went up at the end of the 2022 season and stayed up over the offseason they would have captured a mood. But with opening day around the corner I think most Sox fans are ready to focus on the new manager and hope the team does well, and this sort of seems to suck us back to a time we'd rather forget. And they'll look pretty dumb if the Sox have a nice start to the season (I know, that wouldn't exonerate Jerry, but come on...nobody wants to b**** about the owner when the team is looking good.) Edited March 14, 2023 by 35thstreetswarm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirmin' for Yermin Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 I love it loll Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 20 hours ago, YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! said: That “billboard” is the size of a large napkin. I’m all for it but that’s more like a poster than a billboard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 15 minutes ago, Vote4Pedro said: I’m all for it but that’s more like a poster than a billboard And is about to be blocked by that tree 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnetennba Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, fathom said: And is about to be blocked by that tree The execution leaves a lot to be desired 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lip Man 1 Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, fathom said: And is about to be blocked by that tree It is only up for two months so given the weather that tree probably isn't going to be in full bloom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stinky Stanky Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Those billboards are going to be the cause of a lot of snorting and giggling, for sure. A noble endeavor, worth the time and expense. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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