Chicago Cubs Players Discuss Their Favorite Pieces of Sports Memorabilia

Calling it what it is: the deeply annoying, and worryingly impactful loss last night, combined with some not-unreasonable concern about Justin Steele’s elbow, has me pretty much seeking out any other distracting things I can find today.

For example – and hopefully you also find it a pleasant distraction – this clip of Cubs players discussing their favorite pieces of sports memorabilia. I just thought it was pretty darn good.

Enjoy:

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