I'm running out of patience.

The Chicago Cubs have had some mighty bad baseball teams. Without even trying. Losing came naturally. Therefore, the Cubs have become known as the loveable losers. Maybe that’s why the Cubs have decided to lose intentionally. Yes, actually trying to lose. The Cubs wouldn’t mind becoming the worst team in major league baseball. Maybe the reasoning for all this sounds crazy. But the Cubs management insists that it makes sense. Because baseball is structured to ultimately make the worst teams better. Much better. By giving them bonuses for losing. High picks in the annual draft of amateur baseball players. This year the Cubs drafted second. The Cubs also have been trading or selling their best players. Admittedly, so they lose more games. Meanwhile, the Cubs receive young players not quite ready to play major league baseball. But when those players mature, the Cubs are supposed to be much better. Under that scenario, the Cubs are investing in the future. But hey, I’m a skeptic.  Because the Cubs have been investing in the future for over 100 years.  And we Cubs fans have been waiting. For another World Series champion. The last one was in 1908. Frankly, I’m running out of patience. –Jim Broede