[Hebrews 11:6]

The problem with the Cubs has always been its owners. The current bunch appears on the right track. If I were a bettor, I'd predict a World Series appearance, if not also an outright victory, before the decade is out--although Doc Brown's report of a world championship this year looks overly optimistic.

Take heart! You now have ol' #14 smiling down from Cub heaven.

[colorado tanker]

Joe Madden is with the Cubs now. If he can put together a winning baseball team in Tampa Bay, he sure as heck ought to be able to do it in Chicago.

[henkster]

The problem with Cub owners and GMs has been that they thinl all they need is a guy who can hit 40 homers and the fans will be happy. I wore my #14 jersey Sunday in memoriam. And I don’t think it will be this year, although a playoff appearance is possible. 2016 is more likely.

When I die, I expect heaven to be a warm sandy beach...and across the road behind the beach is Wrigley Field. You can’t miss it; it’s right between IU’s Assembly Hall and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.