MESA, Ariz. -- New Chicago Cubs pitcher Aaron Brooks didn’t have to go far to join his new team after being acquired from the Oakland Athletics for Chris Coghlan earlier this week.
The A’s train in Mesa just as the Cubs do, so Brooks simply got off the highway “one exit earlier,” arriving at Sloan Park as an extra arm for the rotation, although he’ll start the season at Triple-A Iowa.
“I want to compete and win and help any team that’s willing to give me a chance,” Brooks said Saturday morning.