The Yankees' slugger spent a decade with the Chicago Cubs, where he won a World Series title in 2016.
It was surely an emotional moment for Anthony Rizzo suiting up for the Yankees' series opener against his former team the Chicago Cubs. Rizzo of course spent 10 years of his career with the Cubs and was a key component on the club that broke the team’s 108-year World Series drought in 2016. The team is still revered on the north side of Chicago and Rizzo received a warm welcome home as a result.Rizzo has settled in nicely with the Yankees since he was acquired in 2021.
When reflecting on his time with the Cubs, Rizzo has nothing but glowing things to say about the team and fans. Rizzo toldhe loved playing at Wrigley Field and has compared it to other baseball pantheons like Yankee Stadium, Fenway Park, and Dodger Stadium,He went on to add that he could see himself living back in Chicago one day after he has retired, but for now, his focus is on making a deep playoff run with his current team..
The former All-Star is looking to carve out a new piece of history this season with the Yankees. But for three days, he will be honored in Chicago as the hero who broke the curse of the Billy Goat.
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