I never thought I’d see the day where I’d want to turn the page on a Chicago Cubs season that culminated in a fourth-straight postseason appearance and 95 wins, but here we are. And, by any and all indications, I’m not alone, either.
Pitchers and catchers reported to Sloan Park in Mesa this week as camp opened and the Cubs, once again, eye the Commissioner’s Trophy. Much like the fan base that’s been irritable and has shown little empathy for an organization that’s made as many missteps as they have in recent months, manager Joe Maddon is ready to move forward.