Bits and pieces of president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer’s comments Monday about the Cubs’ direction at the trade deadline made it into the clubhouse in the next 24 hours.
Some players had seen quotes that had circulated on social media and in news stories. Others were hearing the gist of his message for the first time when asked questions about the topic.
The mix of emotions spanned from resolve to anxiety to frustration to understanding.
As a function of manager Craig Counsell’s job and input with the front office, he had a more intimate knowledge of Hoyer’s message.