The Chicago Cubs will look to repeat–well, their last repeat–from 1907 and 1908. After winning their first World Series in 108 years, is it possible there could be more pressure on them this year than there was last?
The pressure from outside sources won’t be any different than it was last season. It’s what they might put on themselves that could make or break their chances in 2017.
Part of winning that championship last year was outfielder Jason Heyward’s now-famous weight room speech during the Game 7 rain delay. Asked about it this week as full squad workouts began, Hayward looked back on his speech.