A New Cubs Owner is Right Around the Corner, Where Does Cuba | Now In Chicago's Blog

Recent news suggests that the second and perhaps final round of bidding for the Chicago Cubs is just around the corner. Can Mark Cuban lead the next round of bidding? Most likely. Will Zell accept his bid? Most Likely. Will Selig and the MLB owners vote for Cuban as the next Cubs owner? It is not looking good, but I would not count him out. Here is why;

Courting the Cubs: Mark has done a great job of showing his support for the Cubs players, the team as a whole, and the city of Chicago. KERRY WOODS CHARITY EVENT
Endorsements: Mark has received some endorsements for a variety of high-profile persons (owners, commissioners, players, sports writers) directly involved in professional sports. SEE ENDORSEMENTS
Player and Fan support: A number of Chicago Cubs players and thousands of fans like the idea of Mark Cuban as the next owner of the Chicago Cubs. CHECK OUT VIDEO

While insiders seem to feel that Mark Cuban is a long shot, I have a feeling he is not as much of a long shot that some believe. Cuban is a smart business man, look at his resume. It would be a waste of time and money for him to pursue something that he did not feel is well worth the investment or out of his reach (politically or financially). And, if I am not mistaken, he does not appear to be the type of guy that likes wasting time and money.

SPECIAL NOTE: I want to address a recent article (Ricketts, Canning lead this race) by Barry Rozner or the Daily Herald (a Chicago suburb paper). This is the first slanted article I have read about the Cubs deal this year. Barry seems to have some beef with Mark Cuban as he portrays him in an unflattering light, commenting on Cuban’s PR efforts. Perhaps Barry does not understand business, but PR (especially in Cuban’s case) is essential to leverage your self against the competition. As well, note the title of his article, Canning? Didn’t Zell laugh at Canning’s original bid? Furthermore, do we really want a Brewer’s owner taking over the Cubs? Ricketts, I agree, is a formidable opponent, but Canning, despite his hand-holding with Selig, is highly doubtful. I predict that it will be Ricketts and Cuban as the two finalists.

Barry, I offer this; call Mark, set up an interview and then write a 1.5 version of this article. Your disdain for Cuban’s strategy is prominent and you need to do some more research.

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