they were in first place in late June before they completely face planted. which came the season after they face planted in the playoffs. which happened a couple seasons before they mega super duper face planted this season.
there is absolutely nothing good to say about how david ross managed teams ended their seasons. cubs were trying to win in 3 of his 4 seasons and they won zero playoff games. that shouldn't be acceptable for the smallest of small market teams, and it sure as horsefeathers shouldn't be acceptable for the cubs.