As he drove to Wrigley Field, Cubs third baseman David Bote was unsure of the emotions he would feel. It had been more than two full seasons since Bote appeared in the majors, toiling away at Triple A wondering if he’d get another shot at the majors.
Bote got to a stoplight and spotted a restaurant that he and his wife had a date at in years past. So much has changed over the years.
“I looked over and pictured the scene there,” Bote said. “I’m a different person than I was four or five years ago and I’m thankful for that.