It's tough being a Chicago Cubs fan. It's the beginning of spring training and I don't really want to follow the team yet. I am afraid that someone is going to get hurt and be out 2 months. It doesn't matter who hits for the Cubs. The Cubs can hit. It matters who pitches for the team. The Cubs have won many a game out-hitting another team at home. But that means, they gave up a lot of runs. And, when it gets to August, you need pitching. And, you need good pitching and healthy pitchers in September. If the Cubs can contend this season, I'll be very happy. But let's see what happens in August. You have to have 2-3 guys who can win 13-18 games. And have one stud who flirts with 20 wins. And, a reliever who doesn't blow saves. Unfortunately, for a Cubs fan. That's asking a heck of a lot.
But There is hope. IF Boston can do it, can win games they used to lose, can dominate in the post-season, like they did against Cleveland and the Rockies, why, oh why can't the Cubs? That's the blueprint. One season, sooner or later, it will happen. It happened to the BoSox, who've been waiting for decades. Now, they have two titles in like 4 or 5 years.
For the Cubs: gotta have good pitching.
