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Cubs' Kris Bryant motivated by criticism entering 2019 season

MESA, Ariz. -- Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant says he's motivated heading into the new season and to bring on the naysayers.

Bryant, who went 2-for-2 with a home run in the Cubs' Cactus League opener Saturday, said he felt slighted last year, when the former MVP missed a large portion of the season due to a shoulder injury and was less effective after his return.

"This game is all about, 'what have you done for me lately,'" Bryant said. "And boy did I get to experience that last year.