I have not had a serious flare-up of a back issue for months. Maybe even a year. Then, without any kind of reason or warning, the thing just started spasming on me on Saturday, and it hasn’t really abated since then despite a combination of rest, stretches, and light activity, which had worked for me in the past. This sucks. Gonna try some more exercise today to loosen things up, and if that doesn’t work, I’ll probably just go without a back.
Also, I swear it’s like the rest of my body is trying to make it worse. “Oh, you’re bent over right now in a vulnerable position doing some task? I’m gonna make you sneeze, bitjc!”
Not feeling the optimism so far this offseason? Listen to longtime agent Jay Franklin – whose son Kohl is now a #Cubs prospect – explain how Theo's group built a recruiting machine for free agents and draft picks. https://t.co/PBvuGB293Y
— Patrick Mooney (@PJ_Mooney) November 5, 2018
I asked Fall League players about the work ethic they respect and opinions primarily pointed to #Cubs Nico Hoerner and #Angels Jahmai Jones.
Asked Jahmai Jones & he pointed to Nico.
For a player still at the grass roots level of his career, Nico has collected massive respect.
— Emily Waldon (@EmilyCWaldon) November 5, 2018
#Cubs Justin Steele has three strikeouts through two hitless tonight for Mesa. @MLBPipeline pic.twitter.com/oAF3OaRkQw
— Mike Rosenbaum (@GoldenSombrero) November 6, 2018
Officially signed back with the cubs. I’d been really stressed about free agency the last few months since I knew I needed another surgery. Grateful that this organization is staying behind me and giving me the chance I’ve truly worked for.
— Corey Black (@CblackCHC) November 6, 2018
Greg Maddux on 0-2 Waste Pitches. #MadduxMonday pic.twitter.com/zomMW6BZ2b
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) November 5, 2018
TIRED: The Gold Glove Awards
WIRED: THE OLD GLOVE AWARDS pic.twitter.com/uhQYEzpkE0
— Cespedes Family BBQ (@CespedesBBQ) November 5, 2018