In disappointing fashion last October, the Chicago Cubs run to a second world championship in three seasons prematurely came to an end at the hands of the Colorado Rockies in a 13-inning 2-1 Wild Card game loss. Without rehashing the past too much, the team failed to play to their potential causing fans to further question exactly what happened.
Old wounds heal, however, and despite the lackluster finish to the season the team is primed to return to their winning ways as we close in on opening day. The Cubs offseason has been fraught with controversy and some puzzling decisions.