You’ve followed them all season, but how much do you really know about this year’s Cubs teammates? Take our nine-question quiz to test your team knowledge.
Anthony Rizzo says he has tried, more than once, a conditioning technique made famous by former Cub Moises Alou. What is it?
Eating a Cobb salad before every game.
Peeing on his hands to toughen the skin.
Watching HBO’s “Ballers” with the sound off.
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In an April 2015 Aol interview, Rizzo said this about the technique: “I don’t know if it works or not, but I’ve definitely done it.”
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In an April 2015 Aol. interview, Rizzo said this about the technique, “I don’t know if it works or not, but I’ve definitely done it.”
Joe Maddon is one quotable manager. Which of the following did he say?
“If you think you look hot, wear it. That’s our dress code.”
“Honesty without compassion equals cruelty.”
“Don’t ever permit the pressure to exceed the pleasure.”
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He said each of these things. He also said, “Sixty’s the new 40.” And “trends can be so trendy.”
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He said each of these quotes. He also said, “Sixty’s the new 40.” And, “trends can be so trendy.”
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Theo Epstein comes from a family of winners. Which one of the following is true?
His cousin won the Nobel Prize in physics in 1984.
His sister won an Emmy as producer of “Homicide: Life on the Street” in 1993.
His aunt won $29,492 on “Jeopardy” in 2004.
His grandfather and granduncle won Oscars in 1944 for writing the “Casablanca” screenplay.
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Theo, himself, has an acting credit — in a 2005 Dunkin’ Donuts commercial opposite former Red Sox player Johnny Damon.
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Theo, himself, has an acting credit — in a 2005 Dunkin’ Donuts commercial opposite former Red Sox player Johnny Damon.
Shortly after he signed an eight-year, $184 million contract last winter with the Cubs, what did Jason Heyward do?
Paid for hotel suites for David Ross’ family on all road trips.
Bought Joe Maddon a new 52-foot, Monaco Dynasty RV.
Built a replica Wrigley Field outfield in his backyard.
Bought 16 billboards across St. Louis thanking the team for trading him to Chicago.
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He thought back to his first major league spring training in Atlanta, in 2009, when Heyward was a nervous 19-year-old kid and Ross, 32, was a caring veteran. “He always looked out for me,” Heyward says. “Being very young at the time, with not a lot of experience at the major league level or in life in general, he made sure I was good to go.”
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He thought back to his first major league spring training in Atlanta, in 2009, when Heyward was a nervous 19-year-old kid and Ross, 32, was a caring veteran. “He always looked out for me,” Heyward says. “Being very young at the time, with not a lot of experience at the major league level or in life in general, he made sure I was good to go.”
What did Kris Bryant say is his least favorite thing about living in Chicago?
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In an interview with Tribune reporter Josh Noel in May 2016, Bryant also said his favorite thing about living in Chicago is the food.
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In an interview with Tribune reporter Josh Noel in May 2016, Bryant also said his favorite thing about living in Chicago is the food.
Kyle Hendricks has a degree from Dartmouth. What did he say was the toughest class he took in college?
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But Hendricks did it, completing his degree in economics with a mathematics minor.
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But Hendricks did it, completing his degree in economics with a mathematics minor.
Jake Arrieta has said he starts every day with a 24/24 routine. What is it?
24 ounces of water and 24 ounces of cold-pressed juices.
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24 minutes of yoga and 24 minutes of pilates.
24 deep inhales and 24 shallow exhales.
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In a March 2016 Sports Illustrated column, Arrieta also described one meal he will never eat before a game — steak and potatoes. “Never before competition,” he says. “There’s no way I’d put that food in my body. It will directly correlate with my performance.”
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In a March 2016 Sports Illustrated column, Arrieta also described one meal he will never eat before a game — steak and potatoes. “Never before competition,” he says. “There’s no way I’d put that food in my body. It will directly correlate with my performance.”
During spring training, Kris Bryant was asked to name his favorite MLB uniform. What did he say?
“I love the Pittsburgh Pirates uniforms. I love their color ways.”
“The Cubs. I have to say the Cubs, right, even though, well … the Cubs.”
“Whatever uniform Jake Arrieta is wearing.”
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In a video interview with Major League Baseball during spring training in 2016, Bryant was among a group of players asked to name their favorite uniforms. “Can I say another team?” the ever-polite Bryant says to the camera. “Is that bad?”
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In a video interview with Major League Baseball during spring training in 2016, Bryant was among a group of players asked to name their favorite uniforms. “Can I say another team?” the ever-polite Bryant says to the camera. “Is that bad?”
This season, pitcher Jason Hammel credited what with helping him avoid the cramps that have occasionally plagued him?
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“Doc (team physician Stephen Adams) called me over the (All-Star) break and told me again today, potato chips,” Hammel said. “My prescription is potato chips, which blew me away because I’ve never heard of a doctor that said potato chips. “So I ate a lot of potato chips. I think it turned out well.”
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“Doc (team physician Stephen Adams) called me over the (All-Star) break and told me again today, potato chips,” Hammel said. “My prescription is potato chips, which blew me away because I’ve never heard of a doctor that said potato chips. “So I ate a lot of potato chips. I think it turned out well.”
SOURCES: Tribune archives, Sports Illustrated, Foxsports.com, Bleacher Report; Tribune, AP and Getty Images photos
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