Because the Tribune is selling the Cubs prior to the finalization of the Zell purchase of Tribune Company. Since Zell cannot have ownership interest in two clubs (he has ownership in the Sox), this deal has to be taken care of prior to the finalization of the Tribune buyout which is why they said new ownership should be in place prior to 08 spring training. None of the structuring has changed. The Cubs are still under the Broadcasting umbrella. Be honest with yourselves...this team is going to be sold to a Chicagoan and someone with deep Chicago ties...not Mark Cuban (it has more to do with his NBA behavior and not just Jerry) nor Jerry Colangelo as he's broke. Don't kid yourselves, I am sure they have someone all lined up so this can be a seamless transaction that the owners and Bud will approve quickly...and that includes Wrigley Field. I don't see owners' approval without the inclusion of the park. I hope you're right. Watching the Cubs play outside of Wrigley just wouldn't be the same to me.