An Optimistic View of the Loveable Losers

Every year it’s the same story with the Cubs, “This is the Year!” But, alas, it always winds up not being their year; or should I say years? It’s been 100 years since their last World Series title and that can cause problems for any franchise. I sometimes have to wonder when the word “loveable” is going to be removed from their “loveable losers” nickname? But this writer is going to stay optimistic, because that’s what Cubs fans do, they stay positive no matter how appalling it looks. It’s Lou Piniella’s second year as the head coach and if history tells us anything about “Sweet” Lou it’s you don’t know what to expect. If anything Cubs fans are hoping for a repeat of his 1987 and 2004 years when his teams improved going into his second year, not receded as they did in his 1994 campaign. This year Lou knows the organization, city, and fans a lot better than he did last year. He has all the pieces in place ... (link)