Maybe it’s a generational thing, these dichotomous views of what the Cubs are doing. Then again, opinions of Wrigley’s renovations and the rebuilding of the roster haven’t necessarily been divided along lines of chronology. While senescence does seem to play an integral role in the rabble, fans of all ages have been shaking their fists at clouds and telling everyone from Tom Ricketts to Joe Maddon to get off their lawn.
But there’s a funny thing about being 21 games over .500 and in possession of a 97.7% chance to earn a spot in the NL playoffs. People start to re-think their views, maybe even let the neighbors step foot on their grass again.