Are you now rooting for the Cubs?

Now that the D-backs are out, are you starting to root for the Cubs? I know I am, especially since they open up against the Dodgers. You can check it out on the big screen down at Hohokam on Thursday and Saturday. I am sure that all of the Chicago transplants will be out in full force.

Speaking of Hohokam Stadium, Mesa has decided to pay off the loan for the stadium 8 years early. According to the story, the city will now have about $2 million more a year to pay for other things. According to my calculations, that means that the city was going to pay about $16 million over the next 8 years to cover the $9.7 million loan. Seems like a good move on their part.

Of course, the joy of bringing the city towards financial freedom may be short lived since it will likely take stadium rennovations to keep the Cubs in Mesa. Afterall, its going to take something to keep the playing across the street from a cemetary while other new stadiums have popped up all over the Valley with retail and other exciting opportunities nearby.

Perhaps if Waveyard is a victim of yesterday's financial disaster, the City should ponder using their land to build a new stadium near the 202. That would bring more people to Riverview and there really wouldn't be a need to tear down the ball fields. Don't get me wrong, I'd rather have the Cubs AND Waveyard, but I think its a good idea for the city to have backup plans.