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SCOTTSDALE – Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly had been intrigued by Driveline Baseball’s process for years. He is good friends with Alex Cobb, who turned to the data-centered development organization in 2020 to revive his career. But for Smyly, it was never quite the right time.
The veteran prioritized recovery and health the last few offseasons. But this past winter, after an up-and-down season for Smyly, and with the Cubs out of the playoffs, everything lined up.