Nick Lachey, Business Partners Buy Mariners’ AAA Affiliate
November 29th, 2006 by Michael Stephens
His ex-wife may or may not be dating Tony Romo, but Nick Lachey (right) isn’t worried. Instead, he’s got a new game up his sleeve: baseball.
The “What’s Left of Me” singer is officially becoming part owner of the AAA Tacoma Rainiers franchise, an affiliate of the Seattle Mariners.
“It had always been a dream of mine to be involved in sports in general, especially on a local level in your hometown. I’m a huge baseball fan (who) grew up in Cincinnati, and baseball is kind of a religion there,” he told People.
A couple of years ago, when his hometown Cincinnati Reds came up for sale, Lachey tried his best to climb aboard the ownership train — to no avail.
“I made an attempt to become a part of the ownership. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out, but it certainly reiterated my interest in having some kind of ownership involvement. So, when this opportunity came around, it felt like a great way to get involved,” the former Mr. Jessica Simpson said.
Lachey’s stake actually makes him one-third owner and active investor in the team, alongside Bob Schlegal and Kirby Schlegal. Lachey is also starting an ABA franchise with his pal A.J. DiScala. No word on whether Lachey’s buddy, Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart, was asked to join the venture or if he was too busy getting sacked.
