Frequently Asked Questions
What did Craig Counsell say about the Cubs compared to the Brewers?
Counsell said the Cubs should be winning ninety-plus games a year and winning division titles. He also said there is still a hefty gap between the Cubs and the Brewers that needs to be closed.
How did Jed Hoyer respond to Counsell's comments about the team?
Hoyer agreed that winning 90 games should be the goal and said the Cubs have come a long way in closing the gap. He patted himself on the back for the strides made while acknowledging there's still a gap to close.
When did the Cubs last make the playoffs and win a playoff game?
The Cubs have not made the playoffs in a full season since 2018 and haven't won a playoff game since 2017.
What did Jameson Taillon say about the Cubs' expectations?
Taillon echoed Counsell's thoughts that the floor should be a ninety-win season in Chicago. He also wants the Cubs and Wrigley Field to be a road trip that other teams fear and do not enjoy.
What was wrong with the Cubs' roster construction in 2024?
To meet expectations, the roster would have had to have individual career years simultaneously. Hoyer has been under fire for the lack of production and star power the roster he constructed provided.