When Joe Maddon was introduced as Cubs manager in November 2014, he concluded his press conference by offering reporters beers. In the two years since, he has taken a similar approach to interview scrums and press conferences, delivering countless memorable quotes.
After Maddon's 9=8 slogan caught on in Tampa Bay ahead of the Rays' 2008 run to the World Series, “Try Not to Suck” has become the unofficial motto of the 2016 Chicago Cubs, who are on the verge of winning the team's first World Series title since 1908.
As Maddon tries to deliver Cubs faithful a World Series title, take a look at some of his best quotes.