Ryno: Youth Movement

[Beer Kaese]

In 1984, the Chicago Cubs were in the pennant race the entire year and it was an incredible experience. I was very young (23), but it seemed like every game meant something and that just made me focus even more.

 

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A rookie that is called up in midseason can rejuvenate a team by the way he plays the game.

 

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Am I reading too much into this? I suppose I am but it fits the theme around here for the better part of the past month+.

[kaseyi]

In 1984, the Chicago Cubs were in the pennant race the entire year and it was an incredible experience. I was very young (23), but it seemed like every game meant something and that just made me focus even more.

 

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A rookie that is called up in midseason can rejuvenate a team by the way he plays the game.

 

Full Article

 

Am I reading too much into this? I suppose I am but it fits the theme around here for the better part of the past month+.

 

Sandberg was in his 3rd full season with the team in 1984. He came up at the end of the year in 81 with the Phillies, and played full time with the Cubs in 82 & 83 so by 84, he was an established player.

 

Kasey