Amidst Escalating Contract Drama, $71,000,000 Pitcher Affirms Chicago Loyalty With Expensive ?Nintendo? Gift to Teammates

The Chicago Cubs may be pro baseballers, but there are also a lot of gamers on the team. Marcus Stroman, the team’s ace, recently alluded to the digital interests of his teammates. The pitcher, who signed for $71 million for three years in 2021, has been going through some contract drama lately. As his deal with the Cubs comes to an end, many are wondering whether he will still stay with the team. Meanwhile, the players are getting ready to play baseball overseas.

As MLB’s London Series approaches, the Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals are gearing up for their two-game series. But before that, Stroman has some gifts for his teammates.

Marcus Stroman gifts his teammates a Nintendo Switch each as they get ready to fly to London

They say athletes and celebrities like to splurge their earnings. But what if those spending are meant as gifts? Because Marcus Stroman certainly knows how to cash his paycheck and please his fellow Cubs at the same time. Jordan Bastian, a Cubs reporter for MLB.com, recently reported that the pitcher presented each of his teammates with a Nintendo Switch.

Gaming is popular among athletes since it allows them to be competitive outside of their own sport and is more mentally taxing rather than physically. And the Cubs organization certainly houses many who were pleased by this present they found waiting at their lockers.

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Not only is it fun to use in their off-time, but Bastian also reported that Stroman thought it would be a nice thing to have for the long trip to London. Even if the front office is unsure what to do about a contract extension, the ace has got to be popular among his fellow Cubs right now! Fans, while surprised, are divided.

Chicago Cubs fans have mixed reactions

Stroman is undoubtedly one of the best in the league right now. But he recently revealed that the Cubs are not in agreement with his demands, so his future with the franchise is murky. Some fans think the gift is meant to be an easy way to the team’s heart.

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Some applauded him for the ‘best’ gift.

While one fan invited the team to play Animal Crossing with them, others urged the Chicago team to extend him.

While for now, it seems unlikely that Stroman will stay in Chicago, baseball fans certainly want him to stay.

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