special? they've won 26 championships, which is more than double the number than any other franchise has won. their payroll is about 33% larger than that of any other team in the game, they've been leading their division and league for most of the year, they have more talent than any other roster in the game, and were probably favored to win it all going into 2009. how is this special at all? Jealousy is unbecoming. if i wanted to root for a team that wins i'd just give up on the cubs and pick the yankees or red sox or something. really, how is it special? imo it's not even a big deal to win in the first year of a ballpark - it's a lot more meaningful to win right before they tear one down.