I wouldn't call Escobar a "building block" as the original poster posed the question, but he is definitely the type of guy you want to have for continuity and because he can play. Someone drew a comparison to Zobrist -- I thought that wasn't too far off despite the WAR disparity at the age 29 season. Escobar is the type of guy who would fit in with the Cubs and their philosophy of positional flexibility. I think he's the one vet who needs to stay. Unless you are wowed by an offer. And teams have been sniffing around about Esco for years, so he's obviously valuable.
True. I get it. Minnesota fans remember Korey Stringer. I just wonder if players feel invincible and fail to take the precautions seriously. This is where teammates have to watch each other's backs when away from the park.
Stay stretched out, be in shape, and drink plenty of water the night before, even if it means a couple extra trips to the john during the night. /mansplaining
not that time, not that pitch, no. Very lazy tag on the play at the plate, he just kind of held the tag down in the guys lap while the guys legs scratched over the plate ahead of the tag, but we got the call.