Exit Interviews- Maybe Wrigley Will Celebrate Soon

The Chicago Cubs were rolling. They won 96 games this season, knocked Pittsburgh out in the Wild Card game, and then defeated the hated Cardinals in the NLDS. All that stood between them and the World Series were the New York Mets, a team they beat every time this season. They needed just four out of seven wins now to advance to the World Series, something that hasn't happened in my lifetime. It all seemed to be right there in front of them.

Four games later, the Cubs' season was over, swept out in their own ballpark and sent to a Winter where they will no longer be lovable underdogs, but one of the favorites in the National League. Yes, they haven't won since 1908, but the Cubs have a young, deep squad that probably just needs another ace level pitcher to bring them from long-suffering to dominant in the National League. This team has the manager, the youthful talent, and the money to do it.

There are questions, obviously. Bryant strikes out a lot, can Arrieta repeat this season, what to do with Castro, and other questions about the many young players on this team. The thing is, about 27 other teams would like to be in the Cubs position going into this off-season. The long-suffering fans at Wrigley may finally be able to celebrate soon.