The Cubs spent $155 million on Jon Lester, who shared the series’ Most Valuable Player Award with Baez and came here because Epstein believed in the Cubs’ future. The way Theo talked about them, the way he went about his business — I know Theo, I know what he means, I know what he stands for. When they did, and the Cubs finally clinched the pennant, Wood felt a strange sensation in the stands. Have some fun!”Wood smiled widely as he accepted beers and hugs in the hallway by the Cubs’ clubhouse. “I expect big things.”With a team like this, after all those empty seasons, the Cubs have earned the right.

Source: New York Times October 23, 2016 12:00 UTC