Remember last season when the Chicago Cubs got into a hitting slump and couldn’t produce any runs? The obvious logic was to bring in someone who could get base hits or get on base. The other important quality management wanted in their slugger was seasoning. They wanted a veteran like David Ross that could pull it all together as the Cubs ran for the finish line.
Of course, Daniel Murphy got the call and immediately made an impact. Not only did he spark hitting until the Cubs no-hit plague dampened even his bat; but he became a mentor to a bunch of the young players on the team.