Monday, July 23, 2007

UPDATE 1-Cubs draw bidders, deal could top $1 bln-source

(Reuters) - NEW YORK, July 23 - The Chicago Cubs franchise,
being sold by media group Tribune Co. , has attracted
credible interest from about 15 parties, and a deal for the
baseball team and other assets is expected to top $1 billion,
according to a source familiar with the situation.




First-round bids are likely due after the Sept. 3 U.S.
Labor Day holiday, with a winner expected to be picked in
October. A deal is expected to close by the end of the year.
The winner must be approved by Major League Baseball.


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