You could say that the Chicago cubs did a lot of communication work in order to get their hands on the players who were on their radar.
After extracting pitcher Jameson Taillon from the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies, despite the offer being very interesting, they have done it again in the Dansby Swanson case.
It’s that at first the shortstop wasn’t thrilled about continuing his career in the Windy City, even though his wife Mallory Pugh, is a star for the Red Stars of Chicago in the National Women’s Soccer League.
To be honest, I wanted to win. I wasn’t sure this was the perfect place. Winning is all that really matters. I don’t play for personal glory. It’s about building something bigger than you. This is the team’s legacy.
And it was this legacy that tipped the scales. After long discussions with his wife and the Illinois squad, Swanson came to the conclusion that adding to the Bears’ rich history was what he wanted to do.
It’s a perfect place to do it. It’s instinct. It is difficult to explain.
After two disappointing campaigns, the Cubs are on track to get back to the top in the coming seasons and Swanson will be a key part of that quest.
