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PHOENIX — Justin Steele admitted he didn’t watch much of the postseason last October after the way the Chicago Cubs ended their season. “It’s cool to watch playoff baseball and everything is exciting,” the Cubs left-hander said last month. “But when you are that close, it kind of feels like you should be part of it sometimes. … I wasn’t watching too much. Just taking my mental break from it.” ...
Chicago Cubs General Manager Carter Hawkins, left, and President Jed Hoyer introduce new Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell during a press conference at the Chicago Cubs team office building in Wrigleyville on Nov. 13, 2023.

PHOENIX — Justin Steele admitted he didn’t watch much of the postseason last October after the way the Chicago Cubs ended their season.

“It’s cool to watch playoff baseball and everything is exciting,” the Cubs left-hander said last month. “But when you are that close, it kind of feels like you should be part of it sometimes. … I wasn’t watching too much. Just taking my mental break from it.”

Everyone could use a mental break after a season that starts in mid-February and goes on and on and on for 7 1/2 months — or 8 1/2 if you’re fortunate enough to get to the World Series.

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