You all certainly know the story. The last time Willson Contreras played at Wrigley Field, there was a definite feel of dread in the air. Whatever you think of Contreras as a player, you’ve undoubtedly had some fun times watching him play. The fans felt it, they gave him ovations every time he batted in that game. The players knew it. There was a solemn moment for Willy and Ian Happ, two of the longer tenured Cubs, as it appeared they were playing together for the last time at Wrigley.
Only that’s not how the story played out.