WATCH: Craig Counsell updates latest with Cubs

WATCH: Craig Counsell updates latest with Cubs


Tony Crumpton Tony Crumpton - Senior Editor -

Craig Counsell spoke to the media ahead of Wednesday's game against the Athletics talking about Kyle Tucker's at-bats in recent games, Seiya Suzuki's aggressiveness at the plate and much more.

Watch the pregame interview below:

Video summary/cliff-notes:

(00:00) Craig Counsell praises Kyle Tucker’s ability to do damage on any pitch and stay committed to his approach at the plate.

(00:39) Tucker’s approach is simple but effective—he is aggressive early in the count while still managing to draw walks.

(01:10) Seiya Suzuki has been focusing on increasing his aggressiveness at the plate, which the team believes will benefit him.

(01:46) Counsell and the team have noticed Suzuki’s more aggressive swings, which they expect will lead to positive results.

(02:20) When asked if Suzuki should take it personally when pitchers walk Tucker to face him, Counsell just hopes he gets a hit.

(02:57) Counsell highlights Jameson Taillon’s consistency as crucial to the rotation’s success last year and this season.

(03:32) Taillon is not only consistent on the mound but also a steady presence in the clubhouse.

(04:06) The Cubs are looking forward to returning to Chicago and playing at Wrigley Field for the first time this season.

(04:40) Counsell acknowledges the Tokyo trip made spring training different but enjoyable, and the team is fully into the season now.

(05:16) Despite upcoming opening ceremonies at Wrigley, Counsell insists the team is already in their normal season rhythm.

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