Obama had invited the Cubs to the White House immediately after they beat the Indians in a dramatic seven-game Series in early November, but it was going to be difficult because the President was leaving office Jan. 20. If the Cubs followed normal protocol, they would've stopped by the White House during the 2017 season. Keenan said it was "super depressing" to think he wouldn't be part of his favorite team's visit.
"As Chicagoans, we wanted them bad," Keenan said.
Someone in Obama's office reached out to the Cubs to see if a few players could attend a small reception at the White House.