2022 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 145

All right, haven’t had to break out the motto much this year. What motto is that? We try to stay grounded. Don’t get too high and don’t get too low. I think we’ve done pretty okay at that this year. There weren’t exactly lofty expectations. When the really optimistic projections about your season involve words like sneaking, squeaking of backing in, then even if you don’t get anywhere near those optimistic projections, no one gets too bent out of shape.

So why do I bring that out today? Hayden Wesneski. Even acknowledging that the middle of his three appearances was nothing spectacular, he’s had a terrific start to his career. I’m going to sound the alarm and ask that everyone put one foot…