Cuban on WSCR this morning - "Hell yea, I want it"

[David]

http://www.670thescore.com/episode_download.php?contentType=36&contentId=1056051

 

Basically said that he needs to see what assets are offered in the package, but if it's what he expects, he's definitely interested. He said that owning the Cubs would be a great opportunity and one that he can't pass up. Listen in for more.

 

If that link doesn't work, they have a link to listen to the interview up on their main page at http://www.670thescore.com

[Andy]

Great, GREAT news.

 

As my roommate keeps telling me, if it comes out that Cuban's made the biggest bid and he gets screwed out of owning the team, there'd be a fan uproar against Selig.

 

I don't know if I've ever wanted anything in sports, short of a title, as much as I want Cuban owning this team.

[CuseCubFan69]

Cuban cigars for everybody!

[SouthSideRyan]

Great, GREAT news.

 

As my roommate keeps telling me, if it comes out that Cuban's made the biggest bid and he gets screwed out of owning the team, there'd be a fan uproar against Selig.

 

I don't know if I've ever wanted anything in sports, short of a title, as much as I want Cuban owning this team.

 

I might want a fan uproar against Selig more. I hate that piece of trash.

[David]

Haha, he said if he owned the team he'd sit in the RF bleachers for the games.

[UK1679666180]

Isn't there a confidentiality guideline as far as who was the highest bidder and so on.

 

I don't see Cuban getting past the 29 other owners, despite it generating more publicity for the game and the improvement likely headed for the Cubs and their facilities.

[USSoccer]

Isn't there a confidentiality guideline as far as who was the highest bidder and so on.

 

I don't see Cuban getting past the 29 other owners, despite it generating more publicity for the game and the improvement likely headed for the Cubs and their facilities.

 

Isn't the big wild card in this the fact that the Trib is a publically owned company, and therefore the process of buying the asset has to be transparent?

[sandberg23]

Okay...forgive me for my ignorance in this matter, but if Cuban made the highest offer, why wouldn't he be able to purchase the team? And furthermore, why does anyone other than the Trib (as the current owner) have any say in purchases the team? And, why would anybody even care if Cuban owned the team?

[UK1679666180]

Isn't there a confidentiality guideline as far as who was the highest bidder and so on.

 

I don't see Cuban getting past the 29 other owners, despite it generating more publicity for the game and the improvement likely headed for the Cubs and their facilities.

 

Isn't the big wild card in this the fact that the Trib is a publically owned company, and therefore the process of buying the asset has to be transparent?

 

That's a good question as far as it being a publically owned company, I'm not sure if they have to list the amounts offered compared to who has offered.

[UK1679666180]

Okay...forgive me for my ignorance in this matter, but if Cuban made the highest offer, why wouldn't he be able to purchase the team? And furthermore, why does anyone other than the Trib (as the current owner) have any say in purchases the team? And, why would anybody even care if Cuban owned the team?

 

MLB has to approve ownership from the other 29 owners, I forget what the req'd ratio of approval has to be.

 

As far as why, MLB is still a private entity and it helps to have backings to get into the good ole boy network.

 

I assume most teams/owners don't want someone with the personality or the willingness of someone like Cuban owning a team.

[USSoccer]

Isn't there a confidentiality guideline as far as who was the highest bidder and so on.

 

I don't see Cuban getting past the 29 other owners, despite it generating more publicity for the game and the improvement likely headed for the Cubs and their facilities.

 

Isn't the big wild card in this the fact that the Trib is a publically owned company, and therefore the process of buying the asset has to be transparent?

 

That's a good question as far as it being a publically owned company, I'm not sure if they have to list the amounts offered compared to who has offered.

 

I *think* they have a responsibility to the shareholders to max out the value of their assets. That adds a wrinkle to the process.

[UK1679666180]

 

I *think* they have a responsibility to the shareholders to max out the value of their assets. That adds a wrinkle to the process.

 

While I'm not a shareholder, I imagine that is done more by request rather than requirement. I've owned shares which that corp. was bought out by another and I never rec'd a detailed transaction record of potential bidders and various amounts offered.

[C.C.]

Interesting...Great interview.

 

I'd love to see what he would bring not just to the Cubs but baseball. It's a shame we'll never see it happen.

[David]

Okay...forgive me for my ignorance in this matter, but if Cuban made the highest offer, why wouldn't he be able to purchase the team? And furthermore, why does anyone other than the Trib (as the current owner) have any say in purchases the team? And, why would anybody even care if Cuban owned the team?

 

MLB has to approve ownership from the other 29 owners, I forget what the req'd ratio of approval has to be.

As far as why, MLB is still a private entity and it helps to have backings to get into the good ole boy network.

 

I assume most teams/owners don't want someone with the personality or the willingness of someone like Cuban owning a team.

 

I think it's 75%, so, 22/29, I guess. Cuban said he has received some support from some owners already, but it seems like we would really need some help from owners that might be on the fence about him. I'm guessing, from what we've heard so far, that there's a good handful or so that are strongly opposed.

[C.C.]

Okay...forgive me for my ignorance in this matter, but if Cuban made the highest offer, why wouldn't he be able to purchase the team? And furthermore, why does anyone other than the Trib (as the current owner) have any say in purchases the team? And, why would anybody even care if Cuban owned the team?

 

MLB has to approve ownership from the other 29 owners, I forget what the req'd ratio of approval has to be.

As far as why, MLB is still a private entity and it helps to have backings to get into the good ole boy network.

 

I assume most teams/owners don't want someone with the personality or the willingness of someone like Cuban owning a team.

 

I think it's 75%, so, 22/29, I guess. Cuban said he has received some support from some owners already, but it seems like we would really need some help from owners that might be on the fence about him. I'm guessing, from what we've heard so far, that there's a good handful or so that are strongly opposed.

 

Why would any owners oppose? It just blows me away! He would create excitement in the game. What would be the downside? Just don't get it.

[SouthSideRyan]

Okay...forgive me for my ignorance in this matter, but if Cuban made the highest offer, why wouldn't he be able to purchase the team? And furthermore, why does anyone other than the Trib (as the current owner) have any say in purchases the team? And, why would anybody even care if Cuban owned the team?

 

MLB has to approve ownership from the other 29 owners, I forget what the req'd ratio of approval has to be.

As far as why, MLB is still a private entity and it helps to have backings to get into the good ole boy network.

 

I assume most teams/owners don't want someone with the personality or the willingness of someone like Cuban owning a team.

 

I think it's 75%, so, 22/29, I guess. Cuban said he has received some support from some owners already, but it seems like we would really need some help from owners that might be on the fence about him. I'm guessing, from what we've heard so far, that there's a good handful or so that are strongly opposed.

 

Why would any owners oppose? It just blows me away! He would create excitement in the game. What would be the downside? Just don't get it.

 

He'd spend a lot of money.

[UK1679666180]

 

Why would any owners oppose? It just blows me away! He would create excitement in the game. What would be the downside? Just don't get it.

 

They don't want another Steinbrenner.

[USSoccer]

Can anyone name 7 owners that wouldn't want him in the game?

 

I can only come up with 4: Reinsdorf, Glass, Angelos and the guy who owns the Brewers who's name I can't recall. Anta-something.

[CuseCubFan69]

Okay...forgive me for my ignorance in this matter, but if Cuban made the highest offer, why wouldn't he be able to purchase the team? And furthermore, why does anyone other than the Trib (as the current owner) have any say in purchases the team? And, why would anybody even care if Cuban owned the team?

 

MLB has to approve ownership from the other 29 owners, I forget what the req'd ratio of approval has to be.

As far as why, MLB is still a private entity and it helps to have backings to get into the good ole boy network.

 

I assume most teams/owners don't want someone with the personality or the willingness of someone like Cuban owning a team.

 

I think it's 75%, so, 22/29, I guess. Cuban said he has received some support from some owners already, but it seems like we would really need some help from owners that might be on the fence about him. I'm guessing, from what we've heard so far, that there's a good handful or so that are strongly opposed.

 

Why would any owners oppose? It just blows me away! He would create excitement in the game. What would be the downside? Just don't get it.

 

Maybe they think he'll spend money like an out of control owner and spike up salaries.

[Banedon]

Can anyone name 7 owners that wouldn't want him in the game?

 

I can only come up with 4: Reinsdorf, Glass, Angelos and the guy who owns the Brewers who's name I can't recall. Anta-something.

 

The owners of the Cards, Reds, Pirates, and Astros?

[C.C.]

Okay...forgive me for my ignorance in this matter, but if Cuban made the highest offer, why wouldn't he be able to purchase the team? And furthermore, why does anyone other than the Trib (as the current owner) have any say in purchases the team? And, why would anybody even care if Cuban owned the team?

 

MLB has to approve ownership from the other 29 owners, I forget what the req'd ratio of approval has to be.

As far as why, MLB is still a private entity and it helps to have backings to get into the good ole boy network.

 

I assume most teams/owners don't want someone with the personality or the willingness of someone like Cuban owning a team.

 

I think it's 75%, so, 22/29, I guess. Cuban said he has received some support from some owners already, but it seems like we would really need some help from owners that might be on the fence about him. I'm guessing, from what we've heard so far, that there's a good handful or so that are strongly opposed.

 

Why would any owners oppose? It just blows me away! He would create excitement in the game. What would be the downside? Just don't get it.

 

Maybe they think he'll spend money like an out of control owner and spike up salaries.

 

Yeah I guess...God forbid the Cubs are actually good for many years. Like that's bad for baseball?!?!

[C.C.]

Can anyone name 7 owners that wouldn't want him in the game?

 

I can only come up with 4: Reinsdorf, Glass, Angelos and the guy who owns the Brewers who's name I can't recall. Anta-something.

 

The owners of the Cards, Reds, Pirates, and Astros?

 

We out spend them now, and will continue to do so no matter who owns the Cubs based on current contracts. That'd be a stupid reason.

[USSoccer]

Can anyone name 7 owners that wouldn't want him in the game?

 

I can only come up with 4: Reinsdorf, Glass, Angelos and the guy who owns the Brewers who's name I can't recall. Anta-something.

 

The owners of the Cards, Reds, Pirates, and Astros?

 

McLane, maybe. I don't know anything about the other owners.

[SouthSideRyan]

Can anyone name 7 owners that wouldn't want him in the game?

 

I can only come up with 4: Reinsdorf, Glass, Angelos and the guy who owns the Brewers who's name I can't recall. Anta-something.

 

Attanasio I believe. I don't see why he would be included over some others. When discussing this topic earlier, I surmised that you'd have Reinsdorf + anyone Selig arranged an ownership change for in the past 5 years, which is more than 7. I don't think Angelos would necessarily be against it, unless his payment for the Washington franchise is enough to make him another Selig lap dog, but I really doubt it.

 

I'm thinking the scumbag on the south side, Pohlad, Glass, Tampa's owner, A's(Wolff?), Nats(Lerner?), whatever conglomerate owns the Braves right now(TW?), McCourt, D-Backs(?), Lindner, Nutting, Attanasio.

 

Cheapness/Cronies of Selig make this an impossibility IMO.

[ZMovieman]

Can anyone name 7 owners that wouldn't want him in the game?

 

I can only come up with 4: Reinsdorf, Glass, Angelos and the guy who owns the Brewers who's name I can't recall. Anta-something.

 

The owners of the Cards, Reds, Pirates, and Astros?

 

McLane, maybe. I don't know anything about the other owners.

 

Can I make the assumption that generally speaking, owners votes should be independent of competitive balance? In other words, did Steinbrenner vote yes to the new Red Sox ownership? Or does that only work in theory, since some guys have petty personal vendettas?