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.
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3 comments:
I just wish the Cubs had a nice resort within walking distance of there Spring training facility. We stay at the Marriot Buttes right next to Tempe Diablo and it is a hassle free weekend, unless we want to drive to Mesa.
Apparently docraker does not realize that there is a shopping mall the next stoplight north on center from HOhoKam. It even has a Wallgreens.
Smitty has a blog?
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