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Author:  bigfan [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 9:58 am ]
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As Uncle Jerry ages and the dizzy spells increase the odds of him stepping aside increase each year. At 78 years old, I think everyone has finally seen his power take it's first hit in the Commisoner deal.

Michael Reinsdorf, is going to run the Bulls, Jon (His other son) has no interest in the Sox....at least in the current scenario.

Most of the money that was put into the Sox is looking at massive capital gains, many of those investors have passed and the money will go to their heirs.

Combine that will the cubs becoming a very possible MLB powerhouse with really good teams, media, park, etc.

All signs point to the team being sold.

Who buys it? I know it would kill (not literally) to sell them at a low point, but that very well may be the scenario?

And my Vegas Sox scenario comes back on the board! or Table! Especially with the NHL breaking the ICE (per say) in Vegas with a first pro team!

I will release this part of the inside info, that the originator of the Vegas baseball franchise was/is the son of a Sox investor. So, there are Sox ties to the Vegas scenario.
Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:01 am ]
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Author:  Brick [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:01 am ]
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A rich guy, or multiple rich guys.
Author:  Godfella [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:03 am ]
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Very interesting stuff... Mark Cuban wants an MLB franchise so bad he could taste it. I could see him making a play?
Author:  Rod [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:03 am ]
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Vince Vaughn and Kenny Williams.
Author:  Hatchetman [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:05 am ]
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Jerry's gonna sell at the bottom? Don't think so.
Author:  bigfan [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:14 am ]
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Hatchetman wrote:
Jerry's gonna sell at the bottom? Don't think so.


of course he doesnt want to, it is against everything he has ever done, but what if he is gone? or he isnt in control anymore and some things dont work out.

I mean the 'Cy Young Race" guy is not one for having a long term career and the MVP has an OUT in his deal after next year, and if he drops 40 HR's, I am just guessing a few more dollars are going to be requested. Will the Sox be in the position to give a guy a $20 M a year deal for 5 years?

These are all very real scenarios
Author:  bigfan [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:15 am ]
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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
Vince Vaughn and Kenny Williams.


Kenny will need a loan from Jerry.

Still not sure why Kenny needed a loan to buy a $2M place. Yeah, he got divorced, but he should have been making $2.5M to $5M a year for the last 10 years. Oh yeah, he opened a mega bar to pick up chicks and didnt own the building!
Author:  Brick [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:17 am ]
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bigfan wrote:
Hatchetman wrote:
Jerry's gonna sell at the bottom? Don't think so.


of course he doesnt want to, it is against everything he has ever done, but what if he is gone? or he isnt in control anymore and some things dont work out.

I mean the 'Cy Young Race" guy is not one for having a long term career and the MVP has an OUT in his deal after next year, and if he drops 40 HR's, I am just guessing a few more dollars are going to be requested. Will the Sox be in the position to give a guy a $20 M a year deal for 5 years?

These are all very real scenarios
He is eligible for arbitration after year three.
Author:  Bucky Chris [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:19 am ]
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If the Sox moved to Vegas, would you Sox fans still root for the team?
Author:  Rod [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:21 am ]
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bigfan wrote:
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:
Vince Vaughn and Kenny Williams.


Kenny will need a loan from Jerry.

Still not sure why Kenny needed a loan to buy a $2M place. Yeah, he got divorced, but he should have been making $2.5M to $5M a year for the last 10 years. Oh yeah, he opened a mega bar to pick up chicks and didnt own the building!


Vince will line up the money. Kenny will be the front man/managing partner.
Author:  bigfan [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:22 am ]
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I thought he is a FA and Arb has nothing to do with it. Thats the whole, Move to DR for 6 months, get US papers, blah blah blah...Thought it was 2015, but could be 26 there is an OUT, not ARB

Ask Keyzer, he has all contracts on file
Author:  bigfan [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:23 am ]
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San Antonio Sox have a ring to it?
Author:  Walt Williams Neck [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:23 am ]
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The Tribune..the 2nd time's the charm :wink:
Author:  walkrman5 [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:25 am ]
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How much would they go for? Clippers = $2B.....Buffalo Bills appear to be going for under $1B

I'm a Cubs fan...would hate to see the Sox leave and make the Cubs the only game in town! That would suck...but I guess my season tickets might become more in demand...so there's that!
Author:  Brick [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:26 am ]
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bigfan wrote:
I thought he is a FA and Arb has nothing to do with it. Thats the whole, Move to DR for 6 months, get US papers, blah blah blah...Thought it was 2015, but could be 26 there is an OUT, not ARB

Ask Keyzer, he has all contracts on file
He is eligible for arbitration after year 3. The Sox still control him but it could give him a pay raise.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/10/white-sox-to-sign-jose-dariel-abreu.html
Author:  bigfan [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:28 am ]
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can opt out of the guaranteed salaries in lieu of arbitration
Author:  Frank Coztansa [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:31 am ]
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Thread of the year.
Author:  bigfan [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:32 am ]
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regardless, not enough to buy the Sox.

Then when the Sox break the US cell lease, who do you think you think you are going to sue? and who cares? 10 years at $1.6 Mill...pay it and leave.

Now what does the state do with....US Empty park?

Let me throw a GREAT log on the fire for the South side....BEARS PARK! With some Military twist, have to acknowledge veterans...

They have the space to expand it.
Author:  bigfan [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:32 am ]
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Frank Coztansa wrote:
Thread of the year.

we all know this type of thought is above your pay grade, so sit back and let the adults converse.
Author:  Don Tiny [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:33 am ]
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Your new owner of the Chicago White Sox: Donald Sterling
Author:  Brick [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:33 am ]
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bigfan wrote:
can opt out of the guaranteed salaries in lieu of arbitration
Yes. That is what it means. The Sox control Abreu for 6 years.
Author:  America [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:35 am ]
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The Sox are not leaving. Colorado and Oakland are pretty much the ones who are gonna move if someone gets relocated.

The White Sox are also the more popular team in the city proper (incoming butthurt from Cubs Nation), and the city might actually grow this go around on the census.
Author:  Hatchetman [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:36 am ]
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the team could be a decent member of MLB if it wasn't run by an idiot.
Author:  bigfan [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:39 am ]
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America wrote:

The White Sox are also the more popular team in the city proper (incoming butthurt from Cubs Nation), and the city might actually grow this go around on the census.


You might even be correct, but I think we all know it doesnt translate to paying fans, viewers or listeners, which is kind of the point.
Author:  jimmypasta [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:40 am ]
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I think the Sox taking a Rosemont-type deal could resuscitate the franchise.
Author:  bigfan [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:40 am ]
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America wrote:
The Sox are not leaving. Colorado and Oakland are pretty much the ones who are gonna move if someone gets relocated.

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Colorado isnt going anywhere.

did you mean Tampa, I can see how those 2 are easily confused.
Author:  Kirkwood [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:45 am ]
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America wrote:

The White Sox are also the more popular team in the city proper (incoming butthurt from Cubs Nation), and the city might actually grow this go around on the census.

2010 Census
Chicagoland: 9.68M
Chicago: 2.7M
ex-Chicago: 6.98M

What slice do you think Sox own of $2.7M? How about what slice of 6.98M? Just wondering. You appear to have some inside info.
Author:  America [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:48 am ]
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bigfan wrote:
America wrote:
The Sox are not leaving. Colorado and Oakland are pretty much the ones who are gonna move if someone gets relocated.

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Colorado isnt going anywhere.

did you mean Tampa, I can see how those 2 are easily confused.

The owners in Colorado have actually threatened relocation.

As for the first point, America is urbanizing and the neighborhoods the Sox occupy are gentrifying. The Sox suffered from people unwilling to drive into the city, but as more people live in the city (especially more young people) they'll get a better draw. New ownership will be looking to get some public money to build a new park that isn't a concrete sarcophagus, they'll probably get it.
Author:  Kirkwood [ Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:50 am ]
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Post of the year. :lol:
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