They’re a Loss Leader in Baseball Industry
Tim Kawakami wrote on July 3, “The Cubs have lost with [Sammy] Sosa, will lose when they trade him, and most of all, after two fantasy seasons, have forever lost touch with that wonderful meeting of time, place and power-hitting hero.”
Consistent excellence would ruin the Cubs, who must remain a fable, not a winner.
TOM SCARPELLI
Northridge
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