Vows sweeping change at now-private media company
Chicago Tribune Dec 20, 07 1:16 PM CST
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Billionaire Sam Zell today sealed his bid to buy Tribune Co., proving wrong all Wall Street naysayers since his original $8.2 billion offer last April. Zell steps in as CEO and chairman, and promises sweeping reforms to the way the now-private media conglomerate will be run, the Chicago Tribune reports. "You call it CEO and I'll call it owner," Zell said of his new role.
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Los Angeles Times Nov 29, 07 8:26 AM CST
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Sam Zell’s $8.2-billion bid to take the Tribune Company private got a boost yesterday from FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, who green-lighted a two-year exemption on rules barring ownership of newspapers and broadcast stations in the same market. Zell needs waivers for five markets in which the Tribune has dual ownership, reports the Los Angeles Times . The FCC could act as soon as tomorrow, and the deal could close by year’s end.
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Oft-injured hurler inks incentive-laden contract worth $4.2 million
Chicago Tribune Nov 26, 07 10:47 PM CST
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Nearly a decade since he burst onto the scene with a 20 strikeout game in just his fifth big league start, Kerry Wood has assumed a new role with the Chicago Cubs. The injury-plagued hurler signed a one-year, $4.2 million deal to be the club’s new closer. Wood said he is excited for the new opportunity, reports the Chicago Tribune .
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Detroit gives up
utility man Infante
to the Cubbies
Associated Press Nov 13, 07 12:05 AM CST
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The busy Detroit Tigers picked up another left-handed bat, acquiring outfielder Jacque Jones from the Chicago Cubs yesterday for Omar Infante. Jones, a nine-year vet, is expected to be the main left fielder but could also spell stars Curtis Granderson and Magglio Ordonez, reports the Associated Press. Jones, set to make $5.5 million, has four seasons of 20-plus home runs.
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Red Sox, Cubs look to the future while staying true to past
Chicago Tribune Oct 23, 07 10:45 PM CDT
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Boston’s Fenway Park, erected in 1912, and Chicago’s Wrigley Field, 1914, are baseball’s oldest ballparks and give their respective teams and fan base an identity, and the former holds lessons for the latter. “The one thing I noticed with both Fenway and the Cubs is the allegiance. It's more than a sports allegiance. It's a lifestyle,” said the Cubs' president after a visit to Boston, reports the Chicago Tribune .
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Billionaire Mavs owner says storied club is an opportunity he
can't let 'slip by'
Associated Press Oct 9, 07 6:48 AM CDT
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When the Tribune Company looks to sell the Chicago Cubs this off-season, rowdy Mavericks owner Mark Cuban wants a seat at the table. Known for referee bashing and sideline antics while cheering on his NBA team, the billionaire yesterday reiterated his desire to own one of the crown jewels of professional sports in an interview with a Chicago DJ.
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5-1 win hands D-backs the series sweep, sends Chicago home
Chicago Tribune Oct 7, 07 4:31 AM CDT
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The Arizona Diamondbacks ensured another year without a Cubs championship title last night, shutting down Chicago 5-1 for a sweep of the National League Division Series. The Cubs are "disappointed" to end their 99th season without a World Series win, but manager Lou Pinella promised that "this is just the start," reports the Chicago Tribune.
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Arizona knocks around Ted Lilly; now one win from advancing
Arizona Republic (Phoenix) Oct 5, 07 4:38 AM CDT
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The Diamondbacks roughed up Ted Lilly early on the way to an 8-4 win and a 2-0 series lead that leaves the favored Cubs on the brink of elimination. Chris Young hit a 3-run homer, Eric Byrnes had an RBI triple, and Stephen Drew drove in two, knocking a frustrated Lilly out in the sixth.
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Chicago wraps up NL Central with 6-0 win
Chicago Tribune Sep 29, 07 6:11 AM CDT
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The Chicago Cubs confirmed their playoff berth in no uncertain terms yesterday, shutting out the Reds in Cincinnati as the Milwaukee Brewers fell to the Padres. Carlos Zambrano pitched seven innings for his 18th win, and is "thirsty and hungry" to head back to the playoffs with the Cubs for the first time since 2003, reports the Chicago Tribune.
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Second-place Brewers lend Chicago a hand with loss to Padres
MLB.com Sep 28, 07 5:02 AM CDT
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The Cubs continued to play their worst baseball at the worst possible time last night, stranding 10 in a 6-4 loss to the Marlins. The Brewers, however, helped out by losing 9-5 to the Padres, which holds the Cubs division lead at two with three games left to play.
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Chicago's magic
number down to 3
Associated Press Sep 27, 07 5:05 AM CDT
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The ongoing drama that is the National League Central pennant race continued to play out last night as the Cubs lost 7-4 to the Florida Marlins then, hours later, the Brewers failed to capitalize with a win against the Cardinals. The Cubs magic number is now down to three with four games left to play.
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Agent brokering
$300M deal that
could give club new
infielder, part owner
ESPN Sep 23, 07 5:48 PM CDT
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Alex Rodriguez could join Alfonso Soriano at the heart of a monster Cubs lineup next season: ESPN reports that A-Rod's agent, Scott Boras, is brokering a deal with future Cubs owners that could net the star $300 million over 10 years. Part of the contract would give A-Rod a stake in the franchise, New York magazine reports in the issue out tomorrow.
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He hits two three-run homers at windy Wrigley to beat Pirates
Associated Press Sep 22, 07 8:00 AM CDT
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Aramis Ramirez blasted two three-run homers last night to help the Cubs beat the Pirates, 13-8, and remain a game and a half up on the Brewers. Ramirez's second homer, his 25th of the season, broke a 7-7 tie in the sixth. Chicago needed the win because second-place Milwaukee beat Atlanta, 4-1.
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Key win against Reds along with Brewers' loss hands them lead
Chicago Tribune Sep 20, 07 4:52 AM CDT
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Thanks to a Brewers' loss and a gutsy performance by Ted Lilly, the Cubs took sole possession of first place in the National League Central. Lilly, pitching on short rest, allowed just two runs and five hits against the Reds. The Cubs won the game in the 8th on Matt Murton's pinch-hit fielder's choice that scored Ryan Theriot.
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Company now wants to sell franchise in parts, conflict with MLB possible
Los Angeles Times Sep 15, 07 6:38 PM CDT
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The Cubs' owners stoked fears of a long ordeal today by announcing their plan to sell the franchise in parts. Such a sale would limit Bud Selig’s influence over the deal and might garner the Tribune Co. more cash, the Los Angeles Times reports. But selling the field, network and land separately may take more time than the Trib can afford.
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