A nod of approval from the brainiacs in R&D was little more than a formality, but Joe Maddon seemed tickled by the feedback just the same. Remaining coy when it came to specifics, he shared some of the geeks’ findings with the media prior to Sunday’s game.
“Really hot, really hot,” Maddon said. “If that number’s right, I’ll take it.
“I didn’t get an actual overall number. I got a per-game number. That’s what I like.”
While Maddon could have been channeling Paris Hilton or talking about the temps in Phoenix, the steamy forecast in question dealt with the Cubs’ run production.