Javier Báez hasn't been the same since leaving the Chicago Cubs.
Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez plays on Aug. 11, 2023, in Boston.
Báez’s .592 OPS going into Monday’s game was second-worst in the majors among qualified hitters, ahead of only White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson . He’s hit a combined .231 with a .637 OPS in his two seasons in Detroit, playing on bad teams in a half-empty ballpark. He’ll always remain a legend in Chicago, and his jersey is still worn at Wrigley by dozens of fans every game. But maybe the Cubs dodged a bullet when extension talks stalled after the pandemic hit in March 2020.
said it was their way of having a “nice tribute” to Báez, who didn’t take part in pregame batting practice.“I don’t think it’s a big deal for him, honestly,” McKinstry said. “He’s going to come out and do the same thing he does, play hard and play the game the right way. I’m sure you guys will see some good stuff.”
“Exciting player, friend, World Series brother, phenomenal dude, good player,” he added. “That’s all I got.”[Don't miss] Chicago Cubs players who competed at big-time college programs decry conference realignment: ‘It’s just a shame’Asked by a Detroit reporter if he was surprised by Báez’s struggles with the Tigers, Ross replied: “Yes.”Advertisement
“Unfortunately he struggled a little bit last year, and due to the nature of our situation it was a very difficult decision for us at the tender deadline,” Tigers president Scott Harris, a former protege of Theo Epstein, said after the move. “He seems like he’s in a position now where he can get plenty of at-bats and try to recapture the player he was a couple of years ago.”
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cubs' playoff update: Win pushes Cubs up in wild card hunt, but Brewers win tooIt was a mixed-bag of results for the Chicago Cubs on Sunday, as they gained ground in the National League Wild Card race, while treading water in the Central Division battle.
Read more »
Cody Bellinger and Justin Steele help Chicago Cubs top Kansas City Royals 6-4Cody Bellinger homered twice and Justin Steele pitched six effective innings, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the Kansas City Royals 6-4 on Saturday.
Read more »
Chicago Cubs: Some players decry college conference realignmentSome Chicago Cubs players aren't fans of conference realignment and its effect on the college sports landscape — including how it could affect student-athletes in the classroom.
Read more »
Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs Line MovementMLB line and odds movement for Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs on Aug 20, 2023.
Read more »
MLB Royals vs Cubs Box Score - Aug 20, 2023Kansas City Royals vs Chicago Cubs MLB game box score for Aug 20, 2023.
Read more »
Chicago Cubs' Kyle Hendricks reclaims classic form and 3 more takeawaysDrew Smyly will start Tuesday in Detroit, but the smiles were coming from Seiya Suzuki whose home run made the game “fun” again.
Read more »