Addison Russell does so many things well, but injuries and off-the-field issues took a noticeable toll on his performance last season. The 24-year-old has been in the league three years now and that his escalating salary and premium position have many questioning whether and when he’ll actually break out. But I caution you to not take Russell, who has accumulated a WAR total similar to previous Hall of Fame shortstops of the last several decades.
Russell shared his thoughts on what could be a big 2018 campaign when he addressed the media upon arriving at the Cubs’ spring training complex Saturday.