The Chicago Cubs' response to critical comments made by White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf about a possible Cactus League tax on all baseball tickets sold is no response at all.

"This is not our issue," Cubs president Crane Kenney said. "This is an issue for the state of Arizona to represent."

Arizona at this point has committed to a ticket amusement charge, however they are considering that as part of the way to fund the $85 million needed to build a new Cubs compex in east Mesa. The state is looking at many ways to try to raise funds, including adding a rental car tax. The Cubs as well as the other 14 teams training in Arizona would be subject to a ticket tariff if that is the direction the state decides to go.

Reinsdorf told the Phoenix Business Journal that the White Sox are opposed to a tariff on Cactus League games.

The Cubs and Arizona hope the new site will be ready by 2013. The Cubs will continue to spend spring training at HoHoKam Park and Fitch Field, their minor-league complex until the project is completed.