Paul Sullivan: Cubs Convention lacks buzz without a big-name acquisition
by Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune
Jan 14, 2018
4 minutes
CHICAGO - The Cubs Convention is basically a three-day commercial to sell tickets for the upcoming season. Yet, something's conspicuously missing from this year's lovefest.
My best guess is the lack of the new top-of-the-line starting pitcher Cubs fans were promised has dimmed their enthusiasm a bit. The event was considerably quieter than previous versions, especially since Theo Epstein's regime staged its first production in 2012.
What this convention desperately needs is a buzz - not that Bryzzo and mini-Schwarbomb aren't buzzworthy.
Has anyone seen Jake Arrieta lurking?
"Haven't talked to him," Anthony Rizzo said. "I thought they
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