The world lost a really great man, and a legend in the defend civil rights in this country. Congressman John Lewis passed away at the age of 80. His contributions, lessons, and basic goodness must never ever be forgotten.
Although he was mentioning a specific occasion at the time back in December, Rep. Lewiss words stick to me in all contexts at this minute in our countrys history:
” When you see something that is not right, not just, not reasonable, you have a moral responsibility to say something, to do something. We have a mandate and an objective to be on the best side of history.”
– The Cubs made official the cancellation of the 2021 Cubs Convention last night with this declaration:
Weve decided to cancel the 2021 Cubs Convention initially scheduled to take place January 15-17 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago. With existing public health standards restricting mass gatherings and unidentified limitations on hotels and events in the future, its become clear that preparation and hosting an occasion of this magnitude is not practical at this time.
Like you, we anticipate this unique occasion each year as a method for our entire organization to spend time with you, our precious fans, and commemorate the brand-new season ahead. While we are all disappointed we wont have the ability to host our in-person event, we are checking out new and interesting ways to engage virtually. We will share additional details with you as quickly as they are settled in the coming months.”
– I hope that a virtual convention could be made readily available to a lot more fans, and, because way, be a positive one-time experience. After that, for me, the Convention has actually constantly been about being there together with so many other crazy Cubs fans, and I hope 2022 goes off without a hitch. I will miss it in January deeply.
” As we continue to navigate the many obstacles and changes which have resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, listed below is a crucial update relating to the 2021 Cubs Convention.
– Consider Ian Happ on board with the piped-in phony crowd noise:
” I require it as a gamer, for sure,” Cubs outfielder Ian Happ informed 670 The Score on Wednesday. https://t.co/QEQMdNKFWp
— Cubs Talk (@NBCSCubs) July 17, 2020
– The noise, which is reportedly coming from MLB The Show, is most likely much better than the alternative, in hindsight. They still require to work out the timing and level( s) of enjoyment for various types of plays if they dont desire it to be a season-long punchline, and I likewise hope we do still get an increase in real, on-field sounds and chatter.
( Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) – The White Sox have actually begun informing front office and scouting workers that they will not be maintained after October:
. @jrfegan has a story on the White Sox getting rid of tasks in the baseball operations department, as initially reported by @Ken_Rosenthal. https://t.co/Sc6AkOm3tF
— jon greenberg (@jon_greenberg) July 18, 2020
– It sucks, and it isnt going to be restricted to the White Sox. Lots of baseball contracts run through October, and as clubs aim to recover losses from this year (and defend against the uncertainty of next year, theyll be cutting expenses significantly heading into 2021. A great deal of routine folks who take place to work for baseball companies are going to lose their jobs.
– Great to see Freddie Freemans return after handling symptomatic COVID-19:
LOOK WHOS BACK! pic.twitter.com/Eb57SUnmAM
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 17, 2020
– LOL:
Unless something nuts takes place in between now and next Friday, at this time next week, well be discussing the result of a Cubs video game. Win or lose, I require that in my life today.
— Luis M., President of the Bryan Mullins Fan Club (@lcm1986) July 18, 2020.
– Jason Kipnis– you might have heard hes from the Chicago area– officially made the Cubs the other day, and he is pumped. I dont want to totally mark down the idea that a person may perform a little better at the margins when hes actually stoked to be where he is:
The world lost a truly good man, and a legend in the fight for civil rights in this nation. Like you, we look forward to this special occasion each year as a method for our whole organization to spend time with you, our cherished fans, and celebrate the brand-new season ahead. After that, for me, the Convention has constantly been about being there together with so numerous other crazy Cubs fans, and I hope 2022 goes off without a hitch. Many baseball contracts run through October, and as clubs look to recoup losses from this year (and guard versus the unpredictability of next year, theyll be cutting costs significantly heading into 2021. What truly sticks under the hood is how, regardless of the drastically altered load, the drastically reduced bat waggle, and the much gentler weight transfer, Báez is still showing off just how rotational he is in his swing.
Javier Baez, eight years apart. pic.twitter.com/wQ44ZNQNyD.
— Cubs Prospects– Bryan Smith (@cubprospects) July 18, 2020.
” I simply find myself enjoying this more than most likely a regular guy might.”
The Cubs officially added Jason Kipnis to the 40-man lineup, and being at Wrigley Field is restoring childhood memories for the Northbrook native.https:// t.co/ dCPZOrfjwc.
— Cubs Talk (@NBCSCubs) July 18, 2020.
What actually sticks under the hood is how, regardless of the considerably altered load, the drastically lowered bat waggle, and the much gentler weight transfer, Báez is still revealing off just how rotational he is in his swing. Thats how, even with this brand-new “gentle” swing, he can still produce ridiculous bat speed and power, all while considerably minimizing his margin for error.
– Important stories:.
Take the time to hear straight from some players. How much they internalize these experiences with race. In the end, remaining in a team environment around fans who love their team, they do not wish to feel alone anymore. Thanks Marly. ⬇ #Cubs #Phillies #MLB #Braves https://t.co/Eev8ECflvf.
— Doug Glanville (@dougglanville) July 14, 2020.
Do you feel underrated throughout the MLB landscape?
Kyle Hendricks: “I do not take note of it … I could not care less.”
— 670 The Score (@ 670TheScore) July 17, 2020
– What a terrific side-by-side from Bryan:.
– Spot on, Lu:.
