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Maddon wants Cubs to keep same approach for playoffs
- Updated: October 2, 2016
CINCINNATI — The Cubs checked all the boxes during the regular season, and they went above and beyond by winning more than 100 games. Because of that, manager Joe Maddon doesn’t want the players to change a thing in the postseason.
“That’s the threat now, is that you have to do something more or greater than or know more or there’s more tricky stuff to do,” Maddon said Sunday. “I want us to prep the same way we’ve been playing.”
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The Cubs open the postseason on Friday, hosting Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the winner of the NL Wild Card Game. Maddon didn’t have a preference over the Mets, Giants or Cardinals, who are possible NLDS opponents.
“That has to be organic,” Maddon said. “The moment you start wishing for something, be careful what you wish for.”
The Cubs know how different the postseason can be after last season. They went 7-0 against the Mets in the regular season in 2015 but were swept by them in four games in the NL Championship Series.
Maddon said they have their scouting reports and have faced everybody. As they have done most of the season, batting practice will be …
