The 2018 Cubs Convention closes down today, and it was another good one. The fans are happy, but it was nice to see the corner turning from “dude, that World Series win was freaking amazing” to “I’m really excited about 2018! Let’s get another pitcher!”
That amazing Jon Lester pick-off? He's got an profanity-laced Willson Contreras mound visit to thank for it. pic.twitter.com/c00L55UGzb
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) January 13, 2018
Nerd alert: I went back and watched game surrounding that pick-off, and here's where Contreras is telling Lester, "Hey, mother f***er, throw the f***ing ball to first." pic.twitter.com/tlywAvA9LP
— Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) January 14, 2018
.@WContreras40's profanity-laden advice to @JLester34 was easily the best moment at #CubsCon, and @kschwarb12's instant reaction to seeing it topped it off: https://t.co/RimE3xqs46 pic.twitter.com/fnh1xPE1PG
— NBC Sports Chicago (@NBCSChicago) January 14, 2018
Kids Only Press Conference, always a #CubsCon highlight! #CubsKids pic.twitter.com/vHmQC8bnJo
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 14, 2018
It's a … #CubsKids pic.twitter.com/fPDeFp3hD6
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 14, 2018
Breaking a sweat pic.twitter.com/cbMNwz02cr
— Anthony Rizzo (@ARizzo44) January 12, 2018
Kid: "I made something for Clark the Cub."
Anthony Rizzo: "wow, Clark you have fans? How are you even still around? It's 2018, the Ricketts family makes billions. Dude, get some pants. They can afford it."— Ryan Davis (@RyanQDavis) January 13, 2018
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