Here’s a pretty good article from SB nation. I think it sums up the bleakness pretty well but with some reason.
The Cubs are a loss away from remembering how hard it is to win - SB Nation
https://apple.news/AE4oTv2bmS6mP_FrLNenHbg
Boston 2004 aside, only 2 other teams have ever made it 2-4 and the vast majority lose immediately after 0-3.
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Having gotten that gloom out of the way, I do really hope we win one or two for the intangible importance that it can have for the next years to come when we face teams in the postseason.
Also, to me, this IS a successful season. That doesn’t mean stop fighting, but we have to keep in perspective what we have achieved. 9 of 10 playoff teams are eventually disappointed: 7 of 8 LDS and 3 of 4 LCS teams are eventually disappointed. Not to mention: almost no one gets here again the year after winning the WS!
Theo was so disillusioned with how Boston had changed after 2004 and 2007, he had to get out. The fan base and ownership couldn’t get behind “bridge year” plans that could put out a stronger product than a playoff team alone. He couldn’t take it. Not that that’s the same thing here... yet. But I’m hoping we don’t become that.
There is a fine line between hopeful expectations and demand-without-forgiveness.
Even in all these losses we’ve had some defensive gems and some sparks that get extinguished. 3 leads in 3 games. 8 hits yesterday. A lot of negatives to be sure but don’t flush it all away.
One game at a time. If I didn’t have to work tonight and early tomorrow, I would have loved to go tonight to support them (I went last night and might try to squeeze in Thursday, if we are alive). I’m looking at a 5 year plan here and 1 to 2 more strong WS runs.