Since I am a big Cubs fan I clicked on the Cubs tab of the Tribune sports page, even though it’s their off season, and I’m glad I did. Paul Sullivan shared the exciting news that the new spring training complex in Mesa, Ariz., was approved to be built. Sullivan writes that the Cubs have trained in Mesa, Arizona since 1952. I am excited to see that their location won’t change, especially because I have enjoyed traveling down to Arizona to attend spring training in the past. Sullivan quoted Chairman Tom Ricketts saying “We’d like to stay in Mesa for another 50 years.” Sullivan then went on to write about how the building of the state-of-the-art complex would be funded- a ticket surcharge added to every Cactus leauge game. Sullivan writes about the intense lobbying the Ricketts had to do prior to the approval. The story in a chronological way that makes a lot of sense to the reader. Sullivan ends with an explanation of the current facilities the Cubs are using. His descriptions make it obvious that a new facility is needed especially because many other Cactus league rivals have already upgraded. Overall, Sullivan put together an article that provided the reader with background on Cubs spring training and exciting plans for the future.
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