2018 Cubs Convention

Kris Bryant high-fives a group of children as members of the 2018 Chicago Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day of the annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.

Kris Bryant is interviewed on the first day of the Cubs Convention.

A boy tries to get the attention of Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant as Bryant prepares for an interview on the first day of the Cubs Convention.

Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant (right) and first baseman Anthony Rizzo have a laugh before an interview on the first day of the annual Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on Friday, January 12, 2018. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune)  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Fans wait for the introduction of the 2018 Cubs on the first day of the annual Cubs Convention.

Cubs Chairman and owner Tom Ricketts wears his 2016 World Series Championship ring while addressing the crowd on the first day.

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts wears his 2016 World Series Championship ring while addressing the crowd on the first day.

Manager Joe Maddon greets former Cubs players after being introduced with members of the 2018 Chicago Cubs on the first day.

Anthony Rizzo waves to the fans on the first day.

Addison Russell high-fives children as members of the 2018 Chicago Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day.

Former Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano waves to the crowd as former and current members of the team are introduced to fans on the first day.

Cubs infielder Javier Baez waves to fans as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced on the first day.

A young fan looks to get a high-five from outfielder Jason Heyward as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day.

A young Cubs fan waits to high-five first baseman Anthony Rizzo as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced on the first day.

Ben Zobrist high-fives a group of children as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day.

Cubs legend Billy Williams shows off his classic swing as former Cubs and the 2018 team are introduced to fans on the first day.

Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein looks at his phone on the first day.

J.T. Fleenor (center), 8, of Evansville, Indiana, watches as the Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber signs the back of a shirt for Jacob Clay, 10, of Oswego on the first day.

Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts addresses the crowd on the first day.

Former Cubs players Bill Madlock and Jody Davis high-five as Cubs players past and present are introduced on the first day.

Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg waves to the crowd as former Cubs and the 2018 team are introduced to fans on the first day.

Willson Contreras waves as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day.

Ian Happ high-fives a group of children as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day.

Anthony Rizzo high-fives a group of children as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day.

Ben Zobrist high-fives a group of children as members of the 2018 Chicago Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day.

An image of Kris Bryant is cast on a giant screen as a video montage recapping the 2017 season plays for the crowd on the first day.

Former Cubs player David Ross receives a hug from announcer Pat Hughes as current and former members of the team are introduced to fans on the first day.

Justin Grimm (right) has a laugh with teammate Kris Bryant as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day.

Kyle Hendricks high-fives a group of children as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day.

Jason Heyward high-fives a group of children as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced to fans.

Members of the 2018 Chicago Cubs, including (L to R) Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, and Anthony Rizzo, look on during the first day.

Kyle Schwarber high-fives a group of children as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day.

Members of the 2018 Cubs, including (L to R) Javier Baez, Kris Bryant, and Anthony Rizzo, watch a video tribute to the 2017 team on the first day.

Addison Russell high-fives a group of children as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day.

Albert Almora walks on stage as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced to fans on the first day.

Carl Edwards Jr. is announced with other members of the 2018 Cubs on the first day.

Cubs fans attend the first day of the annual Cubs Convention.

Cubs fans wait to enter the ballroom at the Sheraton Grand Chicago on the first day.

The 2016 Commissioner’s Trophy stands on display as Cubs fans attend the the annual Cubs Convention.

Cubs’ Kris Bryant (left) and Anthony Rizzo share a moment on the first day.

Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein speaks to the media on the first day.

Cubs fans wait for opening ceremonies to start on the first day.

Cubs’ Javier Baez waves to fans as members of the 2018 Cubs are introduced on the first day.

Carl Edwards Jr. is announced with other members of the 2018 Cubs on the first day.

Theo Epstein, right, poses for pictures with a fan before participating in a Q&A during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago hotel Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Theo Epstein is introduced before a Q&A on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Jed Hoyer, left, Randy Bush, Theo Epstein and Scott Harris participate in a Q&A Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Willson Contreras signs an autograph for a young fan Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Ben Zobrist signs an autograph for Brady Soss, 8, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Four-year-old Ryne Stewart of Des Moines, Iowa, named after former Cubs player Ryne Sandberg, attends the convention Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Jessica Pantoja of Niles takes pictures of her 2016 World Series tickets, signed by Kris Bryant, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Todd Ricketts, from left, Laura Ricketts and Tom Ricketts participate in a Q&A session Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Kris Bryant signs an autograph for a fan Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Kris Bryant signs an autograph for a fan Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Jackson Van Der Bleek, 11, takes a picture with Addison Russell during the Cubs Convention Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Victor Caratini signs an autograph Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Chili Davis, right, and Jed Hoyer talk Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Tom Ricketts answers reporters’ questions Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Joe Maddon sports dyed hair Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Will Venable, center, is introduced in a coaching staff Q&A session Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Andy Haines, center, is introduced in a coaching staff Q&A session Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Chili Davis, center, is introduced in a coaching staff Q&A session Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Jim Hickey, center, is introduced in a coaching staff Q&A session Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Albert Almora Jr. smiles for a fan Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Javier Baez gives a young fan a fist bump during the Cubs Convention at the Sheraton Grand Chicago hotel Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018, in Chicago. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune)  (John J. Kim / Chicago Tribune)

Justin Grimm gives a thumb’s up for a fan Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Joe Maddon participates in a coaching staff Q&A session Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Former Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano looks at a fan while signing autographs Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.