Jeff here, giving you to lowdown on my topic for tomorrow.
Apparently, Mark Cuban has submitted an application to purchase the Chicago Cubs. The billionaire owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks seems to be further branching out into the world of sports. Cubs fans have to be excited about the prospects of having an owner willing to break the bank to bring in top talent.
The only problem is, few people seem to think it will actually happen. It is thought that the other 29 owners in "the Club" would never approve of his ownership, mainly due to his reputation as an owner in the NBA. Cuban is often outspoken, and the league and its referees are often the subjects of his ire. It is thought that baseball would rather have just another anonymous owner, especially since Major League Baseball already has an outspoken owner, the Yankees' George Steinbrenner.
So, that raises the question: Should the other 29 owners approve Mark Cuban's bid to buy the Cubs (by the way, the price tag is probably more than $600 million)?
Arguments for:
- Cuban would add to a recent aura of excitement for the Cubs. Hiring Lou Piniella, acquiring Alfonso Soriano, and the Cubs recent stellar play to get their record over .500.
- It could help them re-sign their ace pitcher, Carlos Zambrano, who is a soon-to-be free agent.
- Imagine Cuban vs. Steinbrenner in the World Series - the ballgames would practically be an afterthought.
- Anything to shake the Curse of the Billy Goat.
- Baseball doesn't want loudmouth owners. The attention should be on the field.
- There's a good reason there aren't many owners with multiple teams in the 4 major sports - it's just too much of a financial risk.
- Some say he already makes a mockery of the NBA. What's to stop him from doing it in MLB?
- Billy Goat, Schmilly Goat
See you all tomorrow!
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