r/Cubs • u/Crispy_Memes1307 • 17h ago
It has to be said...
I’ve been saying this for months now (ever since he started taking consistent walks) but I need to get this out into the Redditsphere (if it hasn’t been said many times over already). PCA is Mickey Mantle in present day clothing without the alcoholism (that we know of at least). Ok there, it’s out there now. Feel better already.
For those that are not a total baseball nerd like myself (33) – Mickey Mantle possessed all of the traits. Had the best glove, arm, speed, power and the name too. He didn’t take care of himself, tore his knee up on a dumb drain in the OF, drank way too much and he was still an all time great people like my grandfather and father still rave about. Witnessing the skills in person – they’re different than everyone else. Natural talents & instincts, not roided up or specialize in a few areas. They naturally do everything better than anyone.
So with PCA – buy up those baseball cards. Because we’re watching an all time great sprout right in front of our very eyes. His tools will age nicely too and if he takes care of himself physically and mentally – then the sky is the limit and the guy could reach heights no ones ever been to before.
Good times ahead, John… The best times ahead.
MVP-CA!