Chicago Cubs’ Chris Volstad believes in friendly competition – MLB News
The Chicago Cubs’ pitcher Chris Volstad stated on Thursday, March 8, that he believes in the friendly competition that pushes one as a player. He was responding to a question pertaining to the possibility of his or Jeff Samardzija becoming a part of the
rotation this season.
"I don't follow on the computer and go out by out," Volstad said about monitoring his team-mates, "But at the end of the day I check it to see how everybody did. It's competition, but friendly competition. You always want your teammates to do well. It pushes
you as a player, also."
Chicago Cubs which are in the rebuilding phase now have to depend on the strong arms of Volstad to embolden the defence. While the enormity of challenge is unprecedented given the presence of strong teams in the League, the Cubs will invest and expect a
lot from both pitchers.
The team manager, Dale Sveum, has complete grasp of this matter. He knows the importance of both players for the team. That is why he is closely monitoring the developments these days, including the pitching spells both players have in the Cactus League.
Volstad, on the other hand, is also ready to face the challenge lying ahead. Along with Jeff Samardzija, Volstad is filled with anticipation to take the mound.
He said, "It's been a while since I've been on a mound and since I've faced hitters -- it felt like forever, I was ready to go and happy to get out there."
The pitching coach Chris Bosio has also had his session with both pitchers. The Cubs have a lot of hopes attached to both of them and they realise it as well. Given the fact that the Cubs lost more than 90 of their games during the past season gives the
two all the more reason to be on the winning side this time.
As to whether they succeed in this endeavour is a question that cannot be answered with certainty now. However, the team will be looking at these players as a source of strength. It will be interesting to see the impact Volstad will have during the upcoming
regular season.
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