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PHILADELPHIA – The two men who have managed Cubs lefty Justin Steele at the major-league level seized on the same quality that has helped him turn himself into a standout starter.
David Ross would always compliment Steele for his ability to simplify his thoughts on the mound. Craig Counsell often describes him as a “clear-head competitor.”
What got him to that point?
“Probably not having success thinking a lot,” Steele said earlier this season. “Probably trying to be too smart out there, trying to overthink things and think through every little thing, and it not working out.