For someone who speaks clearly and honestly, Kris Bryant sure has to repeat himself a lot. Part of that is the rebooted season, which necessitates a whole new catch-up period for the media and fans alike. In addition to the COVID pandemic and messy negotiations surrounding baseball’s return, Bryant became a father and gave way to Ian Happ as the team’s union rep.
He’s also been the subject of a great deal of conversation regarding the organization’s future, specifically whether or not he’ll be a part of it. A maddeningly protracted grievance over the manipulation of his service time came to a head this winter, predictably ending in the Cubs’ favor and ensuring Bryant would be under club control for two more years.