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Jason Hammel enjoyed being back at Cubs Convention earlier this year. The former Chicago Cubs pitcher shared what he’s been up to and recapped his time at the annual fanfest on the latest addition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, chatting with host Andy Martínez.

The pair discussed Hammel’s 13-year big-league career, one that began in Tampa Bay with manager Joe Maddon. Hammel discussed his decision to sign with the Cubs ahead of the 2014 season, after they had lost 96 games the year prior. He discussed his relationship with the front office, the transparency they had and what it was like to be traded at the deadline that year, on the same day he pitched six innings of two-run ball for the Cubs.

Later in the podcast, Hammel shares why he re-signed with the Cubs that following winter. He shares stories about the 2015 team and the World Series winning 2016 team, too. Hammel described the atmosphere of pitching in the playoffs at Wrigley Field, what it was like to finally win the World Series and what he does now with his World Series ring.