From the moment Shota Imanaga recited lines from “Go Cubs Go” in the introductory press conference, the team got a sense of the star’s affability. Imanaga’s playful behavior, mixed with exaggerated facial expressions in the field, made the Japanese a fan favourite. And it is his sharp baseball narrative that gave him the nickname “Throwing Philosopher” in his home country, and such an intellect helped the star to bounce back from a strained left hamstring. However, in Game 2 of the NLDS, Imanaga’s game met a reality check.

The Cubs are on the cusp of elimination after their 7-3 loss to the Brewers, and much of the blame has fallen on Craig Counsell and his decision to start Imanaga. David Haugh, of 670 The Score, highlighted how Counsell’s narrative failed “ I don’t understand why Cr

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