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Message: [QUOTE="sun, post: 5332778, member: 11664"] I think that the state of CT is on the right warpath by making an offer to become a minority owner. That's exactly what the Minnesota Twins owner recently did when he failed to find a buyer. Instead he sold a minority stake at a valuation slightly higher than the asking price so that he could cover $400 million in loans that were made in large part due to borrowing during the covid years. Similiarly the Sun have loans due that were pushed out to 2030 & 2031 prior to their attempt to sell the team. Then the state's offer could make it the proverbial white knight that could satisfy the tribe & the league & the fans in CT. After CT was duped by Kraft & the Patriots, hopefully the state has found a way to hold on to a pro franchise for once. Since CT has lost businesses to Boston (such as GE), it would be quite an accomplishment to be able to keep the Sun in CT. The Mohegan casino can't leave CT, which gives them every reason to fight on behalf of the state to protect their name and to reinforce their goodwill towards the CT residents who compose the majority of customers who support their casino empire. The tribe needs to ffght to maintain their reputation of being good stewards for the team. [/QUOTE]