Chuck Greenberg is back in the baseball business in the Metroplex.
Greenberg, who spearheaded the group that won the Texas Rangers during their auction in 2010, is part of the new ownership group of the Frisco RoughRiders.
Mandalay Baseball Properties agreed to sale the team to Greenberg and Scott Sonju. The deal is subject to closing, which includes the approval of the Texas League, Minor League Baseball and a review from Major League Baseball.
Greenberg already owns the organization's Class A Myrtle Beach club.
"This is an exciting time for us and RoughRiders fans across the Metroplex," Greenberg said in a statement. "The RoughRiders already have an outstanding operation and reputation and we are looking forward to further enhancing the fan experience at Dr Pepper Ballpark and throughout the community. The RoughRiders have a wonderful relationship with the Texas Rangers and we look forward to helping grow future players â and fans â for the Rangers."
Greenberg was the managing partner and CEO of the Rangers following the auction in 2010 and stayed with the Rangers until the spring of 2011.
Sonju is currently the team president for Frisco and will oversee the day-to-day operations of the club.
The sales news was met with approval in Arlington.
"The Rangers have enjoyed a productive and successful partnership with the Frisco RoughRiders for the last 12 years," said Rangers general manager Jon Daniels. "We look forward to continuing that strong relationship with Chuck and Scott and their new ownership group. Our affiliation with Chuck's group in Myrtle Beach has been outstanding and we congratulate them on the Frisco purchase."
