Anyone who watched Game Four of the Division Series probably isn’t too worried about losing Russell for the League Championship round, which kicks off with Game One Saturday.
For those of you who missed it, seemingly forgotten Cubs prospect Javier Baez stepped up in a big way early-on, taking Cardinals starter John Lackey deep for a go-ahead, three-run home run that capped a four-run bottom of the second.
After making a pair of defensive miscues the night prior after replacing Russell at short, Baez, who was one of the most coveted prospects in all of baseball as early as lats season, looked much more relaxed and at-ease – lending peace of mind to Chicago Cubs fans everywhere.