April 6, 20241 yr If they were to have a public referendum on the Sox alone...it would be 80-85% against. Even a new stadium won't fix a terrible ownership group and front office except for generating more revenue the first 3-5 years. But that's not a guaranteed long term fix, either.
April 7, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, caulfield12 said: If they were to have a public referendum on the Sox alone...it would be 80-85% against. Even a new stadium won't fix a terrible ownership group and front office except for generating more revenue the first 3-5 years. But that's not a guaranteed long term fix, either. Very true.
April 7, 20241 yr 19 hours ago, caulfield12 said: If they were to have a public referendum on the Sox alone...it would be 80-85% against. Even a new stadium won't fix a terrible ownership group and front office except for generating more revenue the first 3-5 years. But that's not a guaranteed long term fix, either. I agree, but Jerry is 88 years old and will be 93 when the Sox current lease is up. Even if the South Loop ballpark goes forward, there's a very good chance he won't be around to see its opening. He's also said his family will sell the team after he's gone. Ownership change is coming. Of course, some might say that a new owner could be even worse than the way JR has run this team, but unless they move the team out of town, I don't see how that's possible. Edited April 7, 20241 yr by 77 Hitmen
April 7, 20241 yr Author 11 minutes ago, 77 Hitmen said: I agree, but Jerry is 88 years old and will be 93 when the Sox current lease is up. Even if the South Loop ballpark goes forward, there's a very good chance he won't be around to see its opening. He's also said his family will sell the team after he's gone. Ownership change is coming. Of course, some might say that a new owner could be even worse than the way JR has run this team, but unless they move the team out of town, I don't see how that's possible. If I had to guess, the ownership change has already begun.
April 7, 20241 yr 8 minutes ago, southsider2k5 said: If I had to guess, the ownership change has already begun. I think so as well. Everything going on (including getting rid of all of your payroll) makes me think it is already in process.
April 7, 20241 yr Author 39 minutes ago, PaleAleSox said: I think so as well. Everything going on (including getting rid of all of your payroll) makes me think it is already in process. I would bet money the Hobson deal includes an option to buy the majority share in the future. The Sox had always refused new minority partners until now. Putting 2 and 2 together, I bet this is already done for either Jerry's death, so some point in the near future, possibly contingent on the new stadium.
April 7, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said: If I had to guess, the ownership change has already begun. Interesting. That would explain what's going on with this team, which is more than Jerry's usual level of incompetence.
April 7, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, southsider2k5 said: I would bet money the Hobson deal includes an option to buy the majority share in the future. I get its 2024 but the George Lucas deal sounds a lot cooler
April 7, 20241 yr Author 15 minutes ago, scotty22hotty said: I get its 2024 but the George Lucas deal sounds a lot cooler That's his wife.
April 8, 20241 yr 18 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: That's his wife. Hobson is George Lucas' wife? Sorry, I haven't followed ownership stuff at all other than JR wanted his family to sell the team when he's gone.
April 8, 20241 yr Author 52 minutes ago, nitetrain8601 said: Hobson is George Lucas' wife? Sorry, I haven't followed ownership stuff at all other than JR wanted his family to sell the team when he's gone. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mellody_Hobson
April 8, 20241 yr 21 hours ago, southsider2k5 said: I would bet money the Hobson deal includes an option to buy the majority share in the future. The Sox had always refused new minority partners until now. Putting 2 and 2 together, I bet this is already done for either Jerry's death, so some point in the near future, possibly contingent on the new stadium. If there's already a done deal that won't be finalized until JR dies (for tax reasons), then let the new people take over now.
April 8, 20241 yr On 4/7/2024 at 1:49 PM, southsider2k5 said: If I had to guess, the ownership change has already begun. I believe this too to be honest. With the way they slashed as much payroll as possible this past off-season while bringing in washed veterans, it feels like the only explanation.
April 8, 20241 yr 10 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said: I believe this too to be honest. With the way they slashed as much payroll as possible this past off-season while bringing in washed veterans, it feels like the only explanation. Not to mention hiring a GM from within instead of hiring someone from the outside that a new owner will probably jettison whenever they took ownership.
April 8, 20241 yr 6 hours ago, CentralChamps21 said: If there's already a done deal that won't be finalized until JR dies (for tax reasons), then let the new people take over now. Thus, if the taxpayers are going to subsidize anything, let JR sell tax free today. Cheaper than a ballpark, and would instantly improve the competitive landscape of the team
April 9, 20241 yr 8 hours ago, JoeC said: Thus, if the taxpayers are going to subsidize anything, let JR sell tax free today. Cheaper than a ballpark, and would instantly improve the competitive landscape of the team That would go over about as well as as a lead balloon...another billionaire extortion plot. I've burned the franchise down to the ground...so pay me off just to go away. Hostage taking. Edited April 9, 20241 yr by caulfield12
April 12, 20241 yr This is a fascinating article on the guy who actually owns the land the Sox are trying to get funding for to build a new stadium. Has been denied entry into the U.S. multiple times as well as being convicted of crimes both in France and Iran: https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2024/04/11/nadhmi-auchi-iraqi-billionaire-jerry-reinsdorf-related-midwest-78-white-sox-ballpark
April 12, 20241 yr 9 minutes ago, Lip Man 1 said: This is a fascinating article on the guy who actually owns the land the Sox are trying to get funding for to build a new stadium. Has been denied entry into the U.S. multiple times as well as being convicted of crimes both in France and Iran: https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2024/04/11/nadhmi-auchi-iraqi-billionaire-jerry-reinsdorf-related-midwest-78-white-sox-ballpark The answer to the question as to who would own the land if a deal to build is successful remains unknown. Would this guy still own the land or would some other entity?
April 12, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, Lip Man 1 said: This is a fascinating article on the guy who actually owns the land the Sox are trying to get funding for to build a new stadium. Has been denied entry into the U.S. multiple times as well as being convicted of crimes both in France and Iran: https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2024/04/11/nadhmi-auchi-iraqi-billionaire-jerry-reinsdorf-related-midwest-78-white-sox-ballpark I just assume all large real estate dealings within the United States has a ton of shady/awful people behind them.
April 12, 20241 yr Author 1 hour ago, Lip Man 1 said: This is a fascinating article on the guy who actually owns the land the Sox are trying to get funding for to build a new stadium. Has been denied entry into the U.S. multiple times as well as being convicted of crimes both in France and Iran: https://chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdogs/2024/04/11/nadhmi-auchi-iraqi-billionaire-jerry-reinsdorf-related-midwest-78-white-sox-ballpark If he does it well enough, he could run for President.
April 12, 20241 yr Jerry involving himself in some shady business to get this done is just another reason he should sell. This is dumb anymore, can we stop the ride and kick him off
April 12, 20241 yr The city has rejected a proposal by the White Sox to use the city's amusement tax as part of the funding stream for the new stadiums. https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/chicago-bears-white-sox-new-stadium-revenue-source-rejected-city
April 12, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, 77 Hitmen said: The city has rejected a proposal by the White Sox to use the city's amusement tax as part of the funding stream for the new stadiums. https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/chicago-bears-white-sox-new-stadium-revenue-source-rejected-city The City of Chicago needs every penny of tax reveunue it can get. It will not want divert any of the amusement tax to other sources. Reinsdorf has very little leverage here. He is going to start talking publiclicly about moving the team again pretty soon. It's the only play the old timer still has at this point.
April 12, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, 77 Hitmen said: The city has rejected a proposal by the White Sox to use the city's amusement tax as part of the funding stream for the new stadiums. https://www.chicagobusiness.com/politics/chicago-bears-white-sox-new-stadium-revenue-source-rejected-city My understanding is that it was a proposal made by both the Sox and the Bears.
April 12, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, LittleHurtCG said: The City of Chicago needs every penny of tax reveunue it can get. It will not want divert any of the amusement tax to other sources. Reinsdorf has very little leverage here. He is going to start talking publiclicly about moving the team again pretty soon. It's the only play the old timer still has at this point. Time to call JR's bluff and tell him we'll find a way as soon as you publicly say you are going to kick up __ millions of dollars.
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