The Chicago Cubs and White Sox took different paths to not making the postseason.
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White Sox executive vice president Ken Williams was fired shortly after consummating the deal with Marlins general manager Kim Ng. His firing had nothing to do with the trade, but in the end Williams not only helped an old friend from the Sox organization in Ng, but also helped deliver the eventual knockout blow to the Cubs.in the worst year in memory and the Cubs blew a wild-card spot with an epic collapse after one of the more entertaining summers in recent years.
This was not built to be “the next great Cubs team.” There were too many players on their last legs, including Trey Mancini, Eric Hosmer and Tucker Barnhart — all of whom were released — and a bullpen constructed on a wing and a prayer. It worked until it didn’t, and when closer Adbert Alzolay went down with a forearm strain in the stretch run, Ross could not find the right formula.
Every game seemed like life or death that season. Manager Don Zimmer was a focus for his unconventional moves. And the core was bigger than any individual.“At least they’re not losing 10 games and then winning 10 games like we did,” Dunston said with a laugh. “They’re a little more consistent. I like the way they play. They play hard and it’s not about one person. It’s about the whole team.
The failure to get into the postseason when it was in their hands makes this Cubs season certified rotten, so— such as Christopher Morel’s walk-off against the Sox, the emergence of ace Justin Steele and Stroman’s first-half dominance — were ultimately wasted.
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