It was Cubs World Series Championship Rally 2.0 Day!
Well, I don’t think that’s what they called it, but there was a rally in Mesa, Arizona at the Cubs’ Spring Training facilities to celebrate the organization’s first championship in 108 years. No, the turnout wasn’t quite the literally-United-States’-largest-gathering-in-history thing that the rally in Chicago created, but it was still a very good crowd when you consider the location:
What a rally! Having a blast where it all started last year. #CubsTrophyTour pic.twitter.com/PkISUumzI6
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 24, 2017
Thank you, Mesa. 👏 pic.twitter.com/MyneQtOKZm
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) February 24, 2017
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Some more shots here at the Tribune:
Photos: Cubs draw a crowd on last day before Cactus League games begin https://t.co/9WwF6CieBS via @mandophotos pic.twitter.com/SzdS3AZR0q
— ChicagoSports (@ChicagoSports) February 24, 2017
It’s something, but it’s no Bunt Tournament (remember that?):
Relay competition at Cubscamp https://t.co/M5CpQ1ZSDI
— Sahadev Sharma (@sahadevsharma) February 24, 2017
LIVE on #Periscope: Cubs relay competiton https://t.co/TJmE4yNUCh
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) February 24, 2017
#Cubs Rizzo dropped ball during relay drill. Did same last year and won Silver Glove. Maddon: "It's a good sign, a nice harbinger"
— Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) February 24, 2017
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The big news of the day was Pedro Strop getting an extension:
Hey, Pedro – how are you feeling about your new extension with the Cubs? https://t.co/tahbzP2S5f pic.twitter.com/ETW2VFbSGm
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) February 24, 2017
As usual, John Arguello has some fantastic profile shots of Cubs players, including some youngsters you may not yet have seen:
Talented shortstop Aramis Ademan. Keep your eye on this kid. He's got the goods. Hoping he plays right here in the AZL this season. pic.twitter.com/BbPFM0IlYi
— John Arguello (@CubsDen) February 24, 2017
Young RF prospect Jonathan Sierra pic.twitter.com/ZeYG9qlOC8
— John Arguello (@CubsDen) February 25, 2017
Up and coming CF prospect DJ Wilson pic.twitter.com/0U5q8FJO4b
— John Arguello (@CubsDen) February 25, 2017
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Maybe Anthony Rizzo is the next two-sport star:
Had a great time playing cricket yesterday with the @ICC. Thanks for taking the time to show me the ropes. pic.twitter.com/1oyjrQ8r8E
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) February 24, 2017
If you missed it, Javy Baez took a sweet ride to the park today, and also got a sweet new tattoo:
Javy Baez shows off his World Series tattoo which was completed on Thursday night: "They… https://t.co/fClmHgBtvF pic.twitter.com/I27g44IWhB
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) February 24, 2017
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I would hang out with those folks:
Sight seen at Cubs rally in Mesa https://t.co/6a5KLNjzga pic.twitter.com/zO7xuY84OI
— Jesse Rogers (@ESPNChiCubs) February 24, 2017
Gonna pimp this one more time, since it’s a good deal:
HEADS UP: a 20% off/free shipping sale just started on Cubs gear (code: MOUND) – https://t.co/H8Gx32hQNq pic.twitter.com/mXiyTBY9vW
— Brett Taylor (@BleacherNation) February 24, 2017