Cubs Lose and Lose

How can we collect thirteen runs against the Rangers, the last-place team in the American League, and still lose the game? The Rangers got only nine hits.

First there was the forlorn rundown attempt. Then there were the two barely missed catches in the outfield. But Bowen, the new catcher, performed just right.

So what happened? What happened is what always happens. The Cubs simply lose. They have the habit of losing.

What will break the habit? If I knew the answer to that question, I could have Lou Piniella's job.

The Habit of Losing

As I watched the Cubs beat Seattle last night, I recalled again how easy it is for Cub fans to maintain the habit of losing. Many of us just assume that we will lose and keep on losing.

Do the players have that same habit? I don't know.

When you win, as we did last night, it may occur to us that winning always comes as a surprise. We tend to assume we'll never win the game, the pennant, or the series. The Cubs simply won't do that.

How long, if ever, would it take to assume the habit of winning? Is that even possible?

If you know the answers to all these questions, please let me know.