Nicky Lopez, previously with the Braves and White Sox, reflects on his desire to compete in a winning environment after a tumultuous season with the latter. Joining the Cubs on a minor-league deal, Lopez acknowledges that while he may not have an everyday role, the team's expectations are set high for the National League Central. Despite his challenging past season, he values the camaraderie of the clubhouse he experienced despite the losing and cherishes the opportunity to play in Chicago, where most of his family supports the Cubs.
"I learned that I want to be a part of a winning environment. I want to be a part of October baseball. And learned that it's not always brighter playing every single day."
"The good thing was - and everyone will say it that was inside that clubhouse - the clubhouse was good. People weren't going at each other. We all hung out outside of the field."
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