In his end-of-season press conference last fall, Jed Hoyer directly attributed the Chicago Cubs' offensive struggles on the conditions at Wrigley Field. This time around, though, he did a complete-180, changing his tune in dramatic fashio.
“The idea that Wrigley Field is a hitter’s nightmare — the idea that free agents aren’t going to come here is… I can’t imagine a better place to play. That’s something I reject outright.”
OK, let's be clear. Wrigley Field is a tremendous place to play. Just ask anybody who experienced the incredible environment during last week's NLDS Game 4 against Milwaukee that had everyone from Craig Counsell to players and fans in awe of the atmosphere.