I have a confession to make — I cheer for the Cubs and I do not think the front office understands what this means the same way I do. Anthony Rizzo meant more to me than Eric Hosmer or Trey Mancini could ever mean. Yes, I’m factoring in the latter’s possible contributions in the 2024 World Series. The only catcher I’ve really loved other than Willson Contreras this side of the Victor Caratini trade is Miguel Amaya. I will never love Brad Boxberger or Michael Fulmer as much as I adore Adbert Alzolay.
There is something that matters to me about dudes being Cubs.