I don't think we have a thread for this, and we might as well. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-0219-cubs-20130219,0,7523734.story I really hope they've explored buying themselves out of that CSN deal, although I can't even fathom how much that would cost. I can't imagine all of the things we've heard about them preparing for their own network is for 7 years down the road. In the last few days, I've read that they've gone as far as to have content filmed for a Cubs network (interviews or something with major former players). I mean, ultimately, I guess I don't care how long it takes to get the Cubs network thing going (if at all) if they're getting much closer to fair market value in the meantime.