1000 Words: Friendly competition
MESA, Ariz.–Cubs manager Dale Sveum celebrates his win over pitcher Kerry Wood in the first round of the Spring Training bunting tournament. The competition has served as a good icebreaker for the team and helped solidify a necessary fundamental. But it’s also stoking the players’ (and the manager’s) competitive fire. (Photo by Stephen Green)
Hi, my name is Mark Walek, I am a lifelong Cubs fan, I hear about holding players accountable, and I wonder if this is going to hold true. I heard it from Dusty Baker, Lou Pinnella, and now Dale Sveum. I’ll believe it when I see it. If Soriano turns a triple into a double, WILL HE BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE?