Frequently Asked Questions
What did Kris Bryant say about St. Louis at the Cubs Convention?
During a "Late Night With Ryan Dempster" segment, Bryant called St. Louis a boring city when discussing how rapper Nelly tried to recruit Bryce Harper to the Cardinals. Ryan Dempster added that there was "zero chance in hell" of playing in St. Louis.
When is the 2019 Cubs Convention and what happens there?
The 2019 Cubs Convention kicked off recently and runs for three days, with the highlight being the first night's player introductions and hype video. It's the last major event before pitchers and catchers report to Arizona on February 12th.
How did Cardinals fans react to Kris Bryant's comments?
Cardinals Twitter exploded with angry responses to Bryant's comments about St. Louis being boring. Fans posted upset tweets criticizing Bryant, with one fan misspelling "prima donna" in their attempted insult.
What was the connection between Bryce Harper and the St. Louis Cardinals?
During a concert that Kris Bryant attended with Bryce Harper, St. Louis rapper Nelly supposedly tried to pitch Harper on signing with the Cardinals as a free agent. This interaction prompted Bryant's negative comments about the city.
Did any Cardinals players respond to Kris Bryant's comments?
Cardinals relief pitcher John Brebbia responded to Bryant's statement by saying "cry me a river, loser" during the Cardinals Caravan events. The article notes that Brebbia is not a well-known player.