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 More Cubs NewsMichael Brenly, son of Bob Brenly, is trying to advance up the ranks of the Cubs organization. "I do have a pretty recognizable last name in the baseball world, but I'm trying to step out of the background, the shadow, and make a Mike Brenly shadow," he said. "Hopefully, I can do that. I'm starting to pave the way for that. It's always good to be on a good team. It's good to be in a pennant race like we are. I'm never not going to be Bob Brenly's son, but hopefully I can make my own path and become Mike Brenly." As a 36th-round draft choice of the 2008 draft, the odds seem to be against Michael making "the show," but the game is full of low-rounders who are stars now. "He's steady," said farm director Oneri Fleita. "You know what you're going to get every day. He catches a good game. He calls a good game. Pitchers like throwing to him. He knows how to handle the bat, and he'll do the little things that help you win. "Guys like that play in the major leagues. That's what we all want to see." |
