In his first season at the helm with the Cubs, Maddon has been a combination old-school/new-age manager, who likes red wine and bike riding on the lakefront. In Spring Training, he emphasized "Respect 90," and it's a message his players have followed. He's batted the pitcher eighth the majority of the season, nixed batting practice because he thinks it's "archaic," and trusted his players to do the right thing. They've responded well. And on Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT (TBS), they'll take on the Pirates in the National League Wild Card Game presented by Budweiser.
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