To keep from going crazy, Cubs SS Dansby Swanson turned into a volunteer assistant for manager David Ross. JDietz with the full story:
The Cubs' shortstop proved that by appearing in 380 of 382 games for the Atlanta Braves over the last three seasons.
Hey! Why didn't you swing at that pitch? Why did you miss the cutoff man? How did you misplay that ball?by signing up you agree to our terms of service "The one thing you have to remember is this game is incredibly difficult," said Swanson, who went 4-for-8 with a pair of RBIs in victories over the Cardinals at Wrigley Field on Saturday and Sunday."You never know what word voice .
"His makeup's off the charts," said Ross, who made a tweak to the relay system from outfielders to infielders after talking with Swanson."And that's we identified in the off-season -- trying to get somebody that's wired the right way and thinks the right things and has been part of winning for a really long time."
Swanson's also been known to give his cell number to players who get demoted. You need help? Call or text. "He sees a lot," Ross said."He's very aware of the surroundings, how the game's moving. Obviously he has a lot of knowledge of the infielders, but just the way he views the field sometimes."
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