For the Cubs specifically, I would take the 3 crap years and the championship, because duh, it's the Cubs and would be one of the most meaningful and historic sporting events of all time. We're used to crummy seasons, it is what we live with, it would be a worthy trade in the Scenario That Cannot Happen. And I'll be honest that for much of the other teams and sports I root for id probably take the 4 solid and playoff making seasons, because it just makes the whole sports season more enjoyable overall.