So long, Sparky. In a recent article by NBC Sports Chicago’s Chuck Garfien, the reporter quoted Howie Kendrick saying that Adam Eaton was, “probably one of the best teammates, if not the best teammate that I’ve ever had.” Considering the two had a fun, engine-revving home run celebration in the dugout the last few years, it probably shouldn’t be too much of a surprise that Kendrick enjoyed playing with Eaton.
Here’s the full quote from Kendrick:
“When I was playing against him, he’s that guy that rubs you wrong a little bit.
But once you get on a team with him, he’s probably one of the best teammates, if not the best teammate that I’ve ever had.