Official Site of the Cubs · Jul 5, 2015
Russell recalls 'whirlwind' year after megadeal
Russell on first career homer 1:17 5/1/15: Addison Russell talks after the game about his first career home run, which was the difference in the Cubs' 1-0 victory CHICAGO -- The Fourth of July means more than fireworks for rookie Addison Russell. This year, the date marks the one-year anniversary of when the infielder was traded from the Athletics to the Cubs.
Russell, 21, posted on Twitter: "Happy 4th to everyone out there! July 4th is also the day @billy_mckinney and I became Cubbies #WeAreGood #missyabud"
Happy 4th to everyone out there! July 4th is also the day @billy_mckinney and I became Cubbies #WeAreGood #missyabud