The Yankees and Cubs aren’t natural enemies. They don’t have the century-old grudges, the bench-clearing history, or the annual showdowns that define Yankees–Red Sox or Cubs–Cardinals. Their paths cross only a handful of times in a season. And for the most part, their stories unfold in separate corners of baseball’s grand stage. But sometimes, it’s not the schedule or the standings that bring two franchises into the same conversation; rather, it’s a player.

A name with enough history, loyalty, and star power to spark debate between fan bases who usually don’t give each other much thought.

Anthony Rizzo is one of those names. For nine seasons, he was the beating heart of the Cubs. He was the leader in the clubhouse, a cornerstone on the field, and a hero in the city that saw him help deli

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