As a guy who’s worked the land all his life, my dad’s a little jaded when it comes to the exploits of professional athletes, so it was pretty cool to reach for my phone after feeling it buzzing in my pocket to let me know that a text had come in. I was just settling into my recliner with my laptop to chronicle the latest in a growing string of Jake Arrieta pearls when I saw the messages:
Cy Young winner and rookie of the year on the same team. Go cubs!!!!!!
Then:
This team is so fun to watch!