Jason Kipnis: Playing for Cubs is a ‘mindf*** at times’ after Indians tenure

Jason Kipnis joined the Cubs last winter after nine seasons with the Cleveland Indians, and sometimes, he finds himself feeling a strange way.

In 2016, Kipnis and Cleveland lost the World Series to the Cubs in seven games. A fan pointed out on Twitter how surprising it is to see Kipnis in Cubbie Blue a few years later, and the 33-year-old's reaction was nothing short of genuine.

Truth be told it’s a mindf*ck at times.. my first reaction when someone says “go Cubs” to me is still a clenched fist and to tell them where they can go.. but playing for a hometown team is a lot of players’ first dream as a kid... so I gotta imagine it’s worth it to not pass up! https://t.co/xfupru8pza
— Jason Kipnis (@TheJK_Kid) May 27, 2020

Kipnis is a native of Northbrook and grew up a Cubs fan, and as he points out in his tweet, it's a lot of players' dreams as kids to play for their hometown teams. Still, the sting of losing the Fall Classic three years ago hasn't gone away. And, heck, it may never go away. It's not easy to get to the World Series, let alone win it.

Can't blame the man for that. Make no mistake, though, Cubs fans. Kipnis is ready to help his new team win.