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Ricketts Officially Assume Control Of CubsThe Ricketts family officially assumed control of the Cubs on Tuesday upon the closing of its $845 million deal with the Tribune Co. The sale allows Tribune, which has owned the franchise since 1981, to retain a five percent stake in the team to reduce taxes by an estimated $300 million. Tribune paid $20.5 million for the Cubs in 1981. "My family and I are thrilled that this day has finally come, and we thank commissioner Bud Selig and Major League Baseball owners for approving our ownership," Tom Ricketts said in a released statement. "Now we will go to work building the championship tradition that all Cubs fans so richly deserve." Chicago Cubs Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Cubs Looking For Outfield Bat
A left-handed batter would fit best, which is why Chicago has been linked to Curtis Granderson. Scott Podsednik, Rick Ankiel and Coco Crisp have been mentioned as well. Chicago Cubs Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Cubs Still Have Faith In Theriot
Chicago could move up shortstop prospect Starlin Castro in the near future. Despite the possible move, general manager Jim Hendry still has faith in Theriot. "Ryan feels like if he has to change positions and move to second base, he would have no problems," Hendry said. "He has made it no secret he loves the Cubs and wants to stay." Chicago Cubs Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets Cubs Nov 2009 Archive
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The Cubs are looking to add a center fielder.
The Cubs have told Ryan Theriot that he might be moved from shortstop to second base in the near future.