Chicago Cubs: Keegan Thompson’s experience built through resiliency

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Keegan Thompson understands the task ahead for his plans with the Chicago Cubs. He understands the hill this team has faced and continues to face following the dark days of this season’s trade deadline. Thompson understands his responsibility and the role he must play in helping to make this new generation of talent the next great foundation of baseball on the North Side.

It is a tall task and one that needs embracing. Thompson has been in the system since 2017, when the right-hander was selected in the third round by the Cubs. Thompson excelled at the University of Auburn. He compiled a career 2.46 ERA over nearly 254 innings in his three…