Chicago Cubs: Five ways that things could be worse

Despite the early season struggles, the Chicago Cubs are still a team built for success. So, while many fans may be standing precipitously close to ledges waiting for any semblance of a bullpen to appear, things could be a lot worse.

After a game on Saturday night in which the offense obliterated the other team’s pitching once again, the Chicago Cubs played a somewhat normal 4-2 baseball game on Sunday afternoon, complete with a bullpen that didn’t give up any runs (I know, seems hard to believe). Unfortunately, the Cubs still lost as the offense couldn’t get much going. At 2-7, the club certainly hasn’t had it’s best showing to start the season. But in spite of the angst and pessimism? There may be every so faint sign of a turnaround.

While it seems for many a Cubs’ fan that the proverbial sky is falling, the bullpen is imploding nightly (yesterday, notwithstanding), and Joe Maddon doesn’t know what he’s doing, it could be much, much worse. In fact, despite the unpleasant start to the season, things could be so much worse for the Cubs.

We could be the Sox (ok, ok, they do have Eloy now, so that’s something) and we could be the Bulls (sorry, guys- it’s been a rough year). But, we’re not. We’re the Cubs- the same team that won a World Series in 2016 and has put up four straight 90+ win, playoff seasons. The same team that is supposed to be in the middle of a vaunted and otherwise ballyhooed “window of contention.”

In that vein, there are certain advantages enjoyed only by Cubs’ fans, even if the club isn’t doing so hot right now. The organization is run by a great front office, there’s a ton of history we take for granted, and there’s always Clark (so what if he doesn’t wear pants). In all seriousness though, things could be a lot worse for us as fans of the Cubs- so keep the Old Style, Budweiser, or Goose Island bottle half full. Things could be a lot worse. Read on, and you’ll feel much better.