The Chicago Cubs' turnaround, winning 10 of their last 12 games, successfully shifted the focus onto how they would improve the roster rather than what their most valuable assets could net in return. M_Montemurro has more.
ST. LOUIS — Kyle Hendricks couldn’t help but laugh after his postgame media availability ended Sunday.
So when they ended their series Sunday in St. Louis with a 3-0 loss to halt their season-high eight-game winning streak, the Cubs could still appreciate what they accomplished over the last two weeks and the opportunity that lies ahead over the next two months. They stepped up to deliver the wins and the movement up the standings that President Jed Hoyer and the front office needed to see to shift the organization’s direction leading into Tuesday’s 5 p.m. trade deadline.
“It’ll be much easier to tune out the noise after another two days, but we love where we’re at. We know exactly what we’ve got in here and we’re super excited where we’re headed.”
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