![]() He said he and Mallory prayed on it long and hard, and finally decided it could work. (Did I say beer?) But while those things don’t matter much to Swanson, in the end he did what was predicted from the start: He became a Cub. The Cubs are about fun and likeability and sunshine and beer. History tells you that the Cubs haven’t always been about winning (and you don’t have to tell Swanson about history, he did go to Vandy after all). And as far as legacy building, Swanson determined, “This is a perfect place to do that.” Dansby Swanson takes batting practice during spring training. He decided, eventually and after much deliberation, that the Cubs do have some positivity in their history. It’s all about building something that’s bigger than you. “That’s all that really matters,” Swanson said who stepped up his game last year, when he posted a 5.7 WAR, won a Gold Glove in a league with several outstanding shortstops and hit 27 home runs, including one each in the key season-ending Mets series when the Braves won the division with a three-game sweep. Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson fields a grounder during a spring training practice. ![]() Cubs manager David Ross recalled that winning is all Swanson - a champion with both Vanderbilt and the Braves - talked about at their winter meeting. That being the case, the Cubs didn’t stack up to some other teams (many other teams) that were in the bidding. He’s uber-focused on the bottom line, which is to him wins and losses. Swanson, who eventually signed a $177 million, seven-year Cubs deal, reminds you a bit of Derek Jeter. I wasn’t sure this was the place,” Swanson said in Cubs camp. “No,” Swanson said in answer to the question of whether he figured, like the rest of us, that the Cubs made sense all along. While Swanson seemed to make sense for the Cubs from the start since they sought an impact shortstop and his wife Mallory Swanson (formerly Mallory Pugh) is a standout player for the Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League. The signing of Swanson didn’t come easily, however. The Cubs took a couple seasons off, but they got back in the ballgame this winter, signing proven winner Dansby Swanson and a few other stars and former stars. ![]() ![]() Why the Mets are setup for disaster with Carlos Carrasco on the mound vs. What Mets rookie is focused on to ‘break through’ in newfound opportunity Jenna is a player who brings a strong work ethic to go with her outstanding athletic ability. The Red Stars acquired Bike through the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) waiver wire. Star’s surge continues as Mets take series from playoff contender The Chicago Red Stars today announced the signing of forward Jenna Bike to a two-year contract with a one-year option. Mets already discussing potential Edwin Diaz return plan ![]()
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