Chicago Cubs bringing spring training to Florida?
by Michael C. Bender | December 1st, 2009UPDATE: Ricketts told reporters that he’s exploring all his options as the team’s new owner. Lobbed a softball — so to speak — about what appeals to him in Florida, he said he’s simply trying to find the best deal for the team.
Gov. Charlie Crist is meeting with representatives of the Chicago Cubs this afternoon and their discussion could center on a new spring home for Major League Baseball’s loveable losers.
According to MLB.com and several Chicago news outlets, Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts is in the state today taking a second look at a potential sites, including one in Naples. The club currently trains in Mesa, Ariz.
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December 1st, 2009 at 6:50 pm
I’m a CUB fan and a BUD man! Get it done Charlie! Would love to see the Cubbies in Florida!
December 1st, 2009 at 8:04 pm
The New York Yankees set a MLB record of spending over 2 billion dollars inbetween championchips this past year, the Cubs could come close to that record of they win it next year, however it took them 100 years to spend the money!
December 1st, 2009 at 8:26 pm
How about right here in the largest metropolitan area in the State of Florida; Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach county. Now that the Orioles left, the Cubbies can take over!