Rich

What better way for the Bears to put the death of team matriarch Virginia McCaskey behind them than by raising season-ticket prices by an average of 10 percent? Here’s what team president and CEO Kevin Warren wrote in a letter to season-ticket holders: “While we did not reach our goals during the 2024 season, we are making clear, intentional [as opposed to unintentional?] and strategic decisions to ensure our 2025 season meets the expectations of both our organization and our fans.” And for that a 5-12 team gets to jack up prices? How rich. Warren also pointed to “market dynamics, industry trends and a strong home schedule.” [all auotes from story in today’s Tribune] Industry trends in a hard-salary-cap business? And higher prices because the home schedule is full of visiting teams likely to beat the point spread? I can’t wait to see Warren lower prices for when the Munsters have a weak home schedule. And here I thought there was no one in Chicago sports who could make Jerry Reinsdorf look good. I stand corrected.