I HEAR THERE IS AN OPENING IN TUCSON!!

Could Cubs leave Mesa?

Posted by Ed Sherman at 2/18/2009 6:25 AM CST on Chicago Business

The Cubs have been happy training in Mesa, but . . .

The Arizona Republic wrote about the possibility of the Cubs using an out-clause to bolt from the town as early as 2012. It only would cost the club $4.2 million. Their 20-year contract with Mesa expires in 2016.

The story speculates that the Cubs' new ownership could have the team looking in a different direction. At the very least, the Cubs would angle for significant upgrades from their current facilities in Mesa, especially given what the White Sox just received from Glendale, Ariz., for their new pad.

Mesa officials, though, are confident the new owners will want to stay.

"This is not a big deal," said Robert Brinton, president of the Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau. "The feedback we have is they love it here."

The Cubs, though, will receive offers. They lead all teams in attendance in Arizona.

WHO'S GOT UP TO DATE INFO ON THEIR BLOG?

NO JIBBERING AND WISHING TYPE OF BLOG!!
THIS IS THE REAL DEAL

BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Reunited and I Feel So Good!
Just want the Shermster to know
that I'm listening.

Give me a call and we can catch up
someday.

Spring Training is getting closer.
Man time flies. It feels like we were just
bitching about the 2008 Cubs.

Personally, I think we are worse off in 2009
that in 2008. DO you think Fukudome will
continue with his ballerina style swinging?

Why won't mojo join us for a cheap tournament
weekend? I believe he is scared like Sherm
to hang with real players.

To Dr Heart....Good to see Dempster was
in camp early. His discipline earned him
kudos for last season.

Has anyone seen Bud Selig?

Do you think Sosa or Bonds will ever be back
in the BIGS?

I heard that Sherm will not play in a Wood
Bat tournament because he can't handle
REAL WOOD!

For those of you readers
who don't remember what
Sherm looks like...
Great pic!
YOUR MY HERO!