Chicago Cubs fans never got a chance to say goodbye to Kris Bryant or Anthony Rizzo when manager David Ross sat the two stars for their final home game before the July 30 trade deadline.
Rizzo, who seemed surprised when his trade to the New York Yankees went down, admitted afterward he had asked Ross for the day off. Bryant had been scheduled off but was ready to pinch hit if necessary. The next day he was dealt to the San Francisco Giants.
Six weeks later, Bryant finally will get his chance to hear from Cubs fans when the Giants come to town Friday for the start of a three-game series at Wrigley Field.