WATCH: Travis Jankowski says Cubs "culture is unbelievable" |
Tony Crumpton
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- 21 hours ago
Marquee Sports Networks' Elise Menaker caught up with Travis Jankowski about being in Cubs spring training, what his offseason consisted of and much more.
Watch the dugout interview below:
Video summary/cliff-notes:
(00:00) Travis Jankowski shares that Cubs camp has been a smooth transition for him, with teammates welcoming him and helping him adjust.
(00:27) Jankowski talks about his home life, mentioning his wife Lindsay and their four kids, joking that there’s no offseason with such an active household.
(00:56) His oldest son, Bentley (6), is a big baseball fan and is already picking up on the game, which brings both fun and lessons about handling failure.
(01:22) He explains that being a dad helps him balance the stress of baseball since his kids don’t care about his performance—they’re just happy to see him.
(01:47) Jankowski emphasizes his desire to win and contribute to the Cubs' success, stating he doesn’t want to be in Triple-A but part of the big-league team.
(02:14) He praises the Cubs’ clubhouse culture, saying that while talent is crucial for winning championships, culture is just as important, and he sees that in this team.
