Cubs receive outfit for upcoming theme trip

CHICAGO — Cubs players arrived in the clubhouse on Saturday to find blue jumpsuits hanging in their lockers in preparation for the team’s latest theme trip.

Players and staff will wear the NBA-style jackets and sweats on their bus rides during their upcoming trip to Philadelphia on Monday.

In typical Cubs fashion, there’s also a little more to it. Each front-zip jacket features a number and nickname on the back. The nicknames range from simply “Trevor” for Trevor Cahill to “Reaper” for Justin Grimm. Matt Szczur’s jacket reads “SZCZ-URRRRR.”

Cubs manager Joe Maddon — whose top reads “Joey” — said the idea comes from Jon Lester and pitching coach Chris Bosio. The theme’s official title is “The Jon Lester Tribute to the NBA Finals Road Trip.”

“I plan to wear [the suit] as often as the weather permits,” Maddon …

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