Jason Heyward always has an edge to him, but he's taken things to a little bit of a different level lately as the Cubs try to fend off all challengers in an intense final week of action.
When answering questions in front of the TV cameras, radio microphones and recorders, Heyward often pauses and takes his time to form his response when answering questions. He doesn't say anything by accident, and he's usually politically correct and cliche with his answers — almost boring, even.
So when Heyward used the word "shit" in back-to-back sessions with the Chicago media over the last few days, it stands out — a calculated fire at a time when the Cubs need all the fire they can get.