Newly signed Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson shared an emotional story during his introductory press conference in Chicago on Wednesday.
While many fans wondered if Swanson’s wife, Red Stars forward Mallory Pugh, was the main reason for the shortstop’s move up north, Swanson shared there’s another: his grandfather.
“I pretty much mentioned to everyone, like being a Cub means more to me than people would realize,” Swanson started. “It’s no secret I left my hometown team to be here. I kept telling everyone that it’s more personal to me.”
While telling the story, Swanson warned the crowd that he might cry.