Chicagoist: Zell To Sell Cubs By Opening Day

harry haller

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:58:50 -0600

Imagine! A Walmart adorned with lush, verdant ivy! When can we sign up for condos at the Tower, Sam?

Scooter Libbby

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 23:17:53 -0600

There will never be a Kraft Field as it's doubtful there will be a Kraft Foods in five years. As a relative of a long time KF employee, that company is toast! All the employees know that the goal is to sell off all the brands to someone else. Half the employees in Glenview are Indians brought in to train them so they can go back home & run the factories from there.

spookhatespuppies

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:22:51 -0600

Do I REALLY have to keep reminding people that "Wrigley" Field is, in fact, also a corporate name? You know, the chewing gum guy? In letters he admitted that it would be good publicity for him if he changed the name from "Weeghman Park" (A.K.A.- "Whales Park", and "Cubs Park") to something everyone could associate with him. Just because it's been called something for 91 years doesn't make it any less corporate, just no one noticed until now and Wrigley was light years ahead of everyone else. And with the cable rights, stadium ownership, and team ownership all going in several directions quickly, it looks like the Cubs' days of trying to keep up with the Yankees/Red Sox/Angels/Tigers payrolls might be numbered. Enjoy another Century of Failure... Yours Truly, Spookhatespuppies (Still Stuck in 2005)

A2

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:48:55 -0600

I agree with the Sun Times editorial that it is ridiculous for billionaire Zell and the multi-billion dollar Tribune Co. to float the idea of having taxpayers pay for the renovation of the stadium.

mikeharp12

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:16:26 -0600

Is nothing sacred anymore? Has life really come down to a series of corporate sponsorships, endorsements, and sterile business agreements? Sam Zell may be a very shrewd (and successful) business man, however, he'll also be the one responsible for allowing Wrigley Field to be overrun with a new (and probably very corporate) name (see also the ballpark formerly known as Comiskey). I know it's the way of the world now. I understand that the money from corporations keeps lots of things we enjoy functional and long-lasting, but I sure miss the days of going to a store, listening to a radio station, and yes, even going to a ballpark that's independently owned. What's that you say? The Tribune Co. is the current owner of Wrigley? Yes, I know, but at least credit the company with keeping the "natural" feel to the park. No doubt it could easily have already been consumed by the Vegas-style approach to a baseball field that we've seen time and again. That's my two cents. This message brought to you by Budweiser. Enjoy a cool, crisp, refreshing Budweiser today!

smussy

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 12:14:18 -0600

go, mark cuban, go!!!