The inimitable John Lackey once quipped that he didn’t come to Chicago for a haircut, he came for jewelry. The idea worked so well that one of his former teammates flattered him Monday by paraphrasing it while framing up the shortened season to come. Speaking to reporters just two days prior to the start of summer camp, David Ross made it clear that his goals won’t be swayed or diminished.
“If they’re passing out a trophy, I want it,” Ross said. “If they’re handing out rings and we’re all starting from the same point, I don’t care if it’s a five-game season.