It’s time, isn’t it?
Time for the Cubs to show us what they’re made of, for better or worse.
Time for their star players to act the part or curl up into the fetal position.
Time for the team’s “October begins in March” rallying cry to be tweaked to “Any chance October will begin a few days early?”
Time for all involved to rise like champions or sink into the abyss.
Oh, and another thing: It’s time for Theo Epstein, and anyone else who might have a say in Joe Maddon’s managerial future with the Cubs, to get a grip.