“We left wins on the table.” – Jed Hoyer
If you’re wondering why Craig Counsell is the new Cubs manager, that’s it. Hoyer could have stepped up to the podium, dropped that quote, tossed his microphone aside, and walked away. If you’re among the “make it make sense” crowd that believes David Ross was cut down in cold blood, that’s all you need to know. Relationships matter, just not as much as wins.
The Cubs missed the playoffs by one game after losing 17 of their final 29 games and five of their last six.