“I don’t want to sound like an asshole or anything, but we really haven’t done anything yet.” – Jon Lester Lester’s words following his final start of the regular season on Saturday probably encapsulate the central question of being a Cubs fan in 2016. How success is determined is a different measure for the Cubs this year, […]
Day: October 3, 2016
Slighter Sliders: The Curious Case of Hector Rondon’s Missing Pitch
As Tom Petty once said, the waiting is the hardest part. As the Cubs have capped off their successful 2016 season with lineups that include Javier Baez at first base, Tim Federowicz catching, and the likes of Rob Zastryzny/Jake Buchanan starting, fans have cast about for reasons to continue to pay attention, all the while constantly glancing down at their […]