College of Idiots: Ricketts To The Cubs: We Are Family

Ricketts To The Cubs: We Are Family

Posted by Ginger Russ Wednesday at Wednesday, February 24, 2010

From the Muskat:

Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts met with the players and staff prior to Tuesday's first full squad workout at Fitch Park. It was his first address as the Cubs owner.

"There were two messages," Ricketts said. "One is, it's a family ownership now and we want everyone to feel like they're part of the family. The second message is we're very excited to get the season started. We feel we had a terrific offseason and we have great players and great coaches and we should have a great year."

Ricketts said he could sense the serious commitment by players, many of whom showed up early in camp. Some of the players have said it's nice to have an actual person to communicate with as far as the team owner goes.

"Well, I pride myself on being an 'actual person,'" Ricketts said, smiling. "One of the messages is we're around and if there's anything we can be doing better, let us know. The fans will see us, too. We are fans and we'll be part of the fabric at Wrigley this year. We'll be around and accessible to both the players, fans and the coaches."

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