Sorry Cubs fans, I’m not on your bandwagon, this year…
I am a Red Sox fan. I only had to suffer 14 years of my life for our first world series win in 86 years, but I understand the pain Cubs fans feel. It’s been since 1908!
Here’s why I don’t feel bad for the Cubs.
- Theo Epstein (Check out this article from 2014 on the Cub’s future) – even Theo said 2017 would be the year
- Because of Epstein, the Cubs are set up with an All-Start lineup and pitching staff for years to come
- Chicago is a big market, now that they have a winning team they’ll be able to thrive in free agency
Maybe I’m Just a Tradiontalist
The Cubs will win one, or more, world series in the next few years. This year was an awesome story of the young Cubs winning more than 100 games and getting to the world series. But it’s not that easy. As a Red Sox fan I know of heartbreak. It took years of heartbreak, losing games at the end of the season or playoff games to the Yankees. It wasn’t until 2004 that we were finally able to break-through. The Cubs will have their glory, but as a traditionalist I believe they need to deal with setback.
Cheering for the Indians
I don’t really care that the Indians win. It’d be nice for Tito Francona to get a ring with the Indians, but besides that it’s not a big deal. It’ll be neat for a small-market team to have two champions in the same year (the Cavaliers already winning the NBA championship). My biggest fandom for the Indians is bringing a minor setback to the Cubs. And the fact that the Indians probably won’t be back to the world series anytime soon.