All is quiet. No celebrating or singing. Just quiet. In the four days since the last game of the season, the Chicago Cubs have been quiet. Players are resting, spending time with family, and just relaxing. Must be refreshing.
Not having to play in the Wild Card game has advantages. You can set your rotation up in a way that most benefits your club long term. Players can get treatment of injuries and rest muscle. But it is also four days without playing a true baseball game. Rhythm is effected, anxiety can increase. But does that really impact the divisional series, especially Game 1?