Originally posted on 06/05/2018:

Forbes estimated that the value of Cubs franchise increased by at least $300m for winning World Series. Many players have said it was Heywards speech during the rain delay in game 7 that spurred them on to the win. His defensive ability is worth something - and he is one of most liked guys in the clubhouse so while everyone would like to see more - it’s far from robbery what he did. As a lifelong cubs fan - the more I read about him the more I like him.

For example - David Ross’ last year Heyward paid for a suite at every hotel the cubs stayed at for every road game that year so Ross’ family could travel with him that retirement year. Things like that are worth something in a clubhouse.