The Chicago Cubs are in a unique position as we careen ever closer to the start of the 2018 MLB season.
First, the team is coming off its third straight NLCS appearance, which is very impressive in its right. In recent memory, the only team to make three consecutive NLCS appearances is, ironically, division rival St. Louis. Second, the young core of the team, led by Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant, is one of the best in all of baseball which is terrific.
Having a team makeup like the Cubs does give the team the opportunity to seriously compete year in and year out over the next several years.