The Toronto Sun · Jul 20, 2016
Dream diet: Cubs' Hammel loads up on chips to avoid cramping
Chicago Cubs starter Jason Hammel throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, July 7, 2016, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO -- Jason Hammel says potato chips have helped end chronic cramping issues. Now the Chicago Cubs right-hander has enough salty snacks to last the rest of the season.
Hammel was greeted at his Wrigley Field locker Wednesday morning by a 6-foot high stack of cardboard boxes filled with chips. They were a gift of Pennsylvania-based Utz.
"That's classic," a smiling Hammel said. "I should be well hydrated."