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The Cubs are one of the teams that has not reached the 85% vaccinated threshold but had largely avoided any coronavirus-related issues this season. In early April, first base coach Craig Driver and bullpen coach Chris Young, who are vaccinated, tested positive.
“A lot of these guys are used to playing on immaculate fields and pitches in Europe and it wasn’t going to be that,” he said. “Really, it’s just trying to make sure guys stay calm because we have a lot of different personalities, a lot of types, guys that can get frustrated and guys that can get anxious if things aren’t going the way they want them to. And my role and where I see myself is just trying to keep guys focused, keep guys calm and keep guys in the moment.”
“It just depends on how your team is shaped up, but right now, those two-inning relievers, when we had those, the plan when early in the season we had Keegan and Steele was like, OK, I can use one one day and use one the next and at least they have for sure a day off the next day, maybe two depending on how the game is going,” Ross said. “I think some guys pitch freer.”
“Art’s a guy that was just impressive once he got here, so I wasn’t surprised at how he handled the moment,” Bielema said. “I didn’t know how he was going to play (against Nebraska), but I knew the handling of it wouldn’t be an issue. It’s just his demeanor. He’s so serious, but he also has a good light to him.”
“I did not forget the fact they handed us our one loss last season, and I don’t think anyone has,” said Joseph, a sophomore. “Just like every Big Ten opponent, we know what they are and the capability that they have. They’re going to attack it the same way they attack everyone. But there’s still a vengeance there. We’ve still got some making up for that loss.”
To be clear, the Bears instituted brief live-tackling periods in camp, and Montgomery showed his ability to turn nothing into something. During one morning practice in early August, he appeared bottled up in a sea of bodies near his goal line. But then he was suddenly out of the fray and exploding into the open field.
Bears running back David Montgomery — with cameo from wide receiver Darnell Montgomery — bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez) Bears running back David Montgomery bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery greets his 1-year-old niece Adahze Dailey and brother Jordan Dailey at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) A bowling ball hitting the pins as Bears running back David Montgomery throws a strike while bowling at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery grabs his bowling ball as he bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney (let) bowls with running back David Montgomery at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery (left) fist bumps teammate Darnell Mooney following several games of bowling at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery puts on his bowling shoes as he prepares to bowl at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery greets his 1-year-old niece Adahze Dailey as Montgomery arrives to bowl at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Welcome Bears sign at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez/ Chicago Tribune) (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney, left, bowls with running back David Montgomery at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney, left, bowls with running back David Montgomery at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery bowls at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears running back David Montgomery, left, bowls with teammate Darnell Mooney at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune) Bears wide receiver Darnell Mooney, left, bowls with running back David Montgomery as they arrive for a few games of bowling at Bowlero Corp. in Vernon Hills on Aug. 29, 2021. (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)
“It definitely puts you in a dark space when you’re in there, especially those first two days. But I’m so happy to have such an amazing team and such amazing doctors that were working with me to get me through it. … I mean, I was battling for my life. I was in the hospital. And the good thing is now I can hit the ground running, hopefully.”
“José, his consistency and his competitiveness — and the way he prepares, where he literally can attack pitches at all parts of the strike zone — those are represented in his RBI totals,” Sox manager Tony La Russa recently said. “The statistic (leading the league in RBIs), that’s hard-earned, man.
“OK, you made it,” he said. “Now what are you going to do next to keep this job? Like I’ve said before, if you don’t produce in this league then you can’t stick around. Yeah, you made the team. But that wasn’t the end-all, be-all for me.