airborneskins Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Hey guys, I heard this this morning on the way in to work. Has anyone else heard this? I think that it would be cool if DG was atleast partial owner of the Nats. If anyone knows where I can find info on this please let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pez Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 this doesn't sound right.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneskins Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 Well I can't find anything on DG, but here is the Colin Powell link. http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20050525&content_id=1062629&vkey=news_was&fext=.jsp&c_id=was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneskins Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 http://www.wtopnews.com/index.php?nid=398&sid=523682 Colin Powell in Group That Wants Nats Updated: Wednesday, May. 25, 2005 - 5:55 PM WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Secretary of State Colin Powell joined one of nine groups bidding to buy the Washington Nationals from Major League Baseball. Powell was one of three new investors who were announced on Wednesday, along with businessmen Dennis Bakke and David Donnini. "We have the opportunity to reinvigorate this city and bring baseball back to a generation of youth who have lost their connection to our nation's pastime," Powell said. "I'm encouraged by baseball's efforts to diversify its ranks and its reach, and the Washington Baseball Club shares that commitment to making this team accessible to every Washingtonian," he said. The group, led by Fred Malek and Jeff Zients, includes former Fannie Mae chairman Franklin Raines, America Online founding CEO James Kimsey, lawyer Vernon Jordan and former Washington Redskins player Darrell Green. The franchise was purchased by the other 29 major league teams for $120 million in 2002, and Major League Baseball is expected to get more than $300 million in a sale it hopes to complete this year, Nine potential ownership groups have paid $100,000 deposits to enter the bidding. Powell retired as secretary of state in January. (Copyright 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSCNZ20 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 i heard last night that DG was part of that group.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Uh, Colin... unless you live in the Dominican Republic, baseball is NOT the nation's pastime, and hasn't been since the advent of TV. Americans don't care about baseball; they'd rather watch sports. Baseball is something we have to keep the Latino immigrants busy, sort of like hockey is allowed to exist only to keep Canada from withdrawing from NAFTA (and because it's the only way people from Minnesota get to see live fights). What's next, are you going to buy a bowling alley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborneskins Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 Originally posted by Riggo-toni Uh, Colin... unless you live in the Dominican Republic, baseball is NOT the nation's pastime, and hasn't been since the advent of TV. Americans don't care about baseball; they'd rather watch sports. Baseball is something we have to keep the Latino immigrants busy, sort of like hockey is allowed to exist only to keep Canada from withdrawing from NAFTA (and because it's the only way people from Minnesota get to see live fights). What's next, are you going to buy a bowling alley? :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Originally posted by airborneskins Hey guys, I heard this this morning on the way in to work. Has anyone else heard this? I think that it would be cool if DG was atleast partial owner of the Nats. If anyone knows where I can find info on this please let me know. Powell has joined one of the groups, however I highly doubt he is there for his money but who he is. It will be hard for MLB to say no to the old Secretary of State. That group is now the favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Originally posted by Riggo-toni Uh, Colin... unless you live in the Dominican Republic, baseball is NOT the nation's pastime, and hasn't been since the advent of TV. Americans don't care about baseball; they'd rather watch sports. Baseball is something we have to keep the Latino immigrants busy, sort of like hockey is allowed to exist only to keep Canada from withdrawing from NAFTA (and because it's the only way people from Minnesota get to see live fights). What's next, are you going to buy a bowling alley? riggo you are such a fool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyansRangers Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Originally posted by Riggo-toni Uh, Colin... unless you live in the Dominican Republic, baseball is NOT the nation's pastime, and hasn't been since the advent of TV. Americans don't care about baseball; they'd rather watch sports. Baseball is something we have to keep the Latino immigrants busy, sort of like hockey is allowed to exist only to keep Canada from withdrawing from NAFTA (and because it's the only way people from Minnesota get to see live fights). What's next, are you going to buy a bowling alley? :doh: WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manichispanic Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 i laugh at blatant ignorance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 It was a joke, guys. Guess I should've added a smilie. Oh, and baseball sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 The Maleck group is probably going to win this bid. They've been adding both money and people of personal stature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard saunders Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Colin Powell....he should run....he can win He speaks so well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Originally posted by Riggo-toni It was a joke, guys. Guess I should've added a smilie. Oh, and baseball sucks OIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyansRangers Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Originally posted by Riggo-toni It was a joke, guys. Guess I should've added a smilie. Oh, and baseball sucks Probably a smile would have helped...... Sarcasm is hard to detect in written form:cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Originally posted by TheDoyler23 The Maleck group is probably going to win this bid. They've been adding both money and people of personal stature. Word is if they do win (and should) Cal Ripken will be the President and and maybe GM of the team. :notworthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinzfan4life Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Originally posted by richard saunders Colin Powell....he should run....he can win He speaks so well :laugh: :laugh: He can be Pres-o-dent. Chris Rock is great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Originally posted by jbooma Word is if they do win (and should) Cal Ripken will be the President and and maybe GM of the team. :notworthy I think Cal would be a good President. Some people think he may be commish one day. I think the Nats have a good GM in Bowden already, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidenreich Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Originally posted by Riggo-toni Uh, Colin... unless you live in the Dominican Republic, baseball is NOT the nation's pastime, and hasn't been since the advent of TV. Americans don't care about baseball; they'd rather watch sports. Baseball is something we have to keep the Latino immigrants busy, sort of like hockey is allowed to exist only to keep Canada from withdrawing from NAFTA (and because it's the only way people from Minnesota get to see live fights). What's next, are you going to buy a bowling alley? Why are you hating on bowling like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chet06 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Originally posted by Riggo-toni Uh, Colin... unless you live in the Dominican Republic, baseball is NOT the nation's pastime, and hasn't been since the advent of TV. Americans don't care about baseball; they'd rather watch sports. Baseball is something we have to keep the Latino immigrants busy, sort of like hockey is allowed to exist only to keep Canada from withdrawing from NAFTA (and because it's the only way people from Minnesota get to see live fights). What's next, are you going to buy a bowling alley? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chet06 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Originally posted by Riggo-toni Uh, Colin... unless you live in the Dominican Republic, baseball is NOT the nation's pastime, and hasn't been since the advent of TV. Americans don't care about baseball; they'd rather watch sports. Baseball is something we have to keep the Latino immigrants busy, sort of like hockey is allowed to exist only to keep Canada from withdrawing from NAFTA (and because it's the only way people from Minnesota get to see live fights). What's next, are you going to buy a bowling alley? Riggo- Putting a smile after your quote doesnt make it any better...in fact it makes it worse. I aint Latino but what a friggin retard you are for making a dumb ass coment like that....You make me sick....I hate baseball as much as you but to say that goes to show your biggotry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chet06 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Rigotoni, You should be banned from this site...it aint like you jumped off the Mayflower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Originally posted by TheDoyler23 I think Cal would be a good President. Some people think he may be commish one day. I think the Nats have a good GM in Bowden already, though. How would the O fans feel if Cal were to do that? I doubt Bowden will be back, watch out for the Yankees GM he wants out of NY and DC would be a great spot for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 Originally posted by jbooma How would the O fans feel if Cal were to do that? I doubt Bowden will be back, watch out for the Yankees GM he wants out of NY and DC would be a great spot for him. Many O's fans wouldn't like that. I think it might tap into the inferiority complex of many Baltimoreans, but Cal is certainly qualified and the two teams are in diff leagues, only competing in interleague play, the draft and free agency (perhaps one day, a world series!) I don't know what kind of GM Cashman would be w/o a 200 million dollar payroll. He's certainly a SABR guy and I think his father worked for the Orioles at one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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