Technology sure is neat.
Friday, Cubs All-Stars Jon Lester and Anthony Rizzo were noticably absent from the opening ceremonies of Cubs Convention. As two of the team's premier players, fans surely felt their absences at the annual event.
Thanks to the power of FaceTime, though, both Lester and Rizzo were able to "appear" at the convention on Saturday. Kris Bryant called Rizzo while on stage during a panel, while Lester appeared at a side station. Check it out:
.@ARizzo44 made an appearance at #CubsCon after all...via @KrisBryant_23’s FaceTime.
— Cubs Talk (@NBCSCubs) January 20, 2019
(Turn ⬆ the sound) pic.twitter.com/BAf1goQ9BS
hi @ARizzo44 we miss u 😊 pic.twitter.com/zwWaZK4EPT
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 19, 2019
Surprise FaceTime with @JLester34! pic.twitter.com/E2m0ks5xaf
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) January 19, 2019
Lester has been golfing in Florida this week (with good friend John Lackey, one might add). Rizzo recently got married, but it is unclear if his absence is honeymoon related or not.
Picking up where we left off! @diamondresorts @FSOrlando pic.twitter.com/m8SOIduURN
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) January 17, 2019
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