Let's face it, the Chicago Cubs have the worst luck in sports history when it comes to the playoffs. They have a world series drought of 100+ years, and it's not going anywhere, or so we thought. If you didn't already know, the Chicago Cubs made it to the NLCS and got swept by the New York Mets 4-0. In my opinion though, it could've been worse seeing that they would've had to play the Kansas City Royals, and my god, would've been relocated, because they're just that good.
Let's start off with their main man at 1B, Anthony Rizzo. At 26 years old, he's making a name for himself early in his career (4 seasons). He's coming off a great year (160 GP, 31 HR, 101 RBI) and his stats seem to keep on improving from previous years. Maybe he might hit 50 HR? 150 RBI? Although these are guesses, he still has a long way to go before he can bat like Michael Cabrera. But to think a 6th round pick in 2007 can play like this? That's amazing. He's like a younger Pavel Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg (Both Detroit Red Wings, (NHL)) or Henrik Lunquist (New York Rangers (NHL)). They all turned out amazing. I bet the Cubs want him to hit the .300 mark or maybe the batting title for the NL.
Their pitching has been phenomenal, their main man, Jake Arrieta, is superb. (22-6 1, 77 ERA, .86 WHIP). The main reason why they almost hit a 100+ win season has to go to these two guys.
I do hate Cubs fans, with a passion, but they are very close to ending that drought that they have had for 100+ years, and if not, then go Detroit Tigers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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