After a year spent in the wilderness, the Chicago Cubs gave fans reason for cautious optimism this offseason. I say ‘cautious’ because although Tom Ricketts actually opened his much-maligned chequebook over the winter, it’s still difficult to gauge just how
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What happened in 2019? Another frustrating year on the Northside of Chicago with the Cubs finishing third in the division. This is the same division as the Reds and Pirates, so third-place was a low bar to clear. They had
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In spring training of 2016, David Ross quite literally rolled into town. On a mobility scooter no less – fully embracing the ‘Grandpa Rossy’ persona he had cultivated which made him such a popular figure among teammates and fans alike.
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