WATCH: Maddon discusses hitting pitcher 8th in 2017

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Video Description: Watch Joe Maddon discuss the idea of the pitcher batting 8th after the "geeks" in the analytics dept told him it's the right thing to do with Kyle Schwarber leading off. The Cubs say they project to score more runs than last season.

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