The Cubs quickly pivoted to Justin Turner after failing to land Alex Bregman, which led to a near-immediate response on social media that the two are similar hitters. Turner is not Bregman, but if you need something to feel good about, the veteran infielder reportedly shunned more lucrative offers to sign with the Cubs. I guess he bought into the rhetoric of Tom Ricketts, who stated the other day that playing for Chicago’s North Side Baseballers is a “privilege.”
What in the name of Andre Dawson is going on here?