I'm probably a true Cubs fan in the sense that I'm not a die-hard. I pay mild attention through the season, then get excited if they make the playoffs, and curse their name when they inevitably choke. Watching a non-playoff game on TV is beyond me for the most part, but what is more all-American than going to a ballpark on a sunny day, having a dog, peanuts, and a brew? Going to a game in Wrigley is the best, but it's expensive and living in San Diego makes it very hard. But a short trip to Phoenix while the city is still bearable in spring is pretty awesome. the small stadium is nice, and while it's a meaningless exhibition game, you can get relatively cheap tickets, even from Stubhub or scalpers. And you can go and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" and "Go Cubs Go!" with a bunch of Cubs fans in beautiful weather.