A message from new Cubs owner Tom Ricketts….
Written by The Go-To-Man Mattie T. on October 31, 2009
Dear (insert name here),
On behalf of the Ricketts Family, we are thrilled to be the new majority owners of the Chicago Cubs. We share your passion for the team and Wrigley Field and are eager to begin working towards our primary goal- bringing a World Series championship to the Friendly Confines.
Like you, my family and I are Cubs fans. Over the past 25 years, it is very likely we have been sitting near you, cheering on the team — celebrating Cubs wins and suffering their losses. My parents, siblings and I appreciate the great responsibility we have as stewards of this historic franchise. It is also a great opportunity to bring a championship to the most deserving fans in sports. From the beginning, we will promote excellence and accountability within the organization at every level.
Equally important to our family is the preservation and improvement of Wrigley Field. We understand that Wrigley Field is unique and special. As the media has reported, it is true that I met my wife in the bleachers and I lived across the street from the field. Like many of you, we are raising our children to respect the traditions and history of Wrigley Field. As stewards of our beloved ballpark, we will not disturb those important traditions, even as we explore avenues to maintain and improve the park. We will also expand on the recent tradition of soliciting your feedback on how to enhance your experience at Wrigley Field.
Building a consistent winning tradition on the field, while at the same time improving our 96-year-old ballpark will not be easy and it won’t happen overnight. Our family is committed to this endeavor for the long-term and we will reinvest all of the club’s profits into the team and the ballpark for the foreseeable future.
As we look forward to a great season in 2010, we would like to thank you for your continued support. We truly believe that Cubs fans are the best in baseball. We look forward to meeting you at Wrigley Field and to working with you as we turn the page to the next chapter in the history of the Chicago Cubs.
See you Opening Day,
Thomas S. Ricketts
Cubs Chairman
