Seeing as how Opening Day is less than a week away, I decided to look back and review the 2007 Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs begin their run for the World Series in Cincinnati, OH. They lose. They begin the season 3-3 in 6 consecutive road games. They then proceed to be technically swept by the 'stros, because game three was postponed. They go 2-5 on their first homestand, one of their worst home starts in Cubs history. They go to ATL for two days where they split a series with the Braves 1-1, and go back home to see the Redbirds. Cubs lose, fans boo.
Record: 9-14
Better than April, but not by much. The highlight of this month was the Cubs 6-0 start, which included three consecutive home wins! (against the Nationals) But in the next week, that all began to tank. The losses kept piling up, and the Cubs end may with a monthly record of under .500 also, they finished 13-15.
Record: 22-29
The Cubs once again threaten to be under .500 for the month, but they escape! This tear was sparked by Sweet Lou Piniella's ejection from the June, 2 game against the Braves. Lou's first and only ejection as a Chicago Cub. After that, what the Cubs did in June was inexplicable. This month included the Cubs-Astros make-up game from April. They also welcomed the Mariners to Wrigley Field, in which the Cubs won the series, 2-1. Also, the Cubs sweep the Chi-Sox on the South Side! They finish this month over .500 for the first time, 17-11! Despite their winning record for June, they barely miss being .500 for the season. Also, Alfonso Soriano was named MLB Player Of The Month.
Record:39-40
July of course, welcomes the MLB All-Star Game, this year in San Francisco, CA. The Cubs finally climb above .500 to take a 44-43 record into the break. Two Cubs players, Alfonso Soriano and Derek Lee, where named to the NL All-Star team. Despite Soriano's attempt to spark a rally with a home run in the ninth, the NL still lose to the AL this year. The Cubs really roar coming out of the break going 12-6. Is this a playoff push I see? Hhmm...
Record:56-49
No playoff push here, move it along... Cubs begin the month of August 4-10. Seriously, I think they try to avoid the playoffs sometimes. They follow up by going 8-6 and sweeping the Cards (again!). August 24, 2007 was a very important day for the Cubs organization. It was on this day, that they equaled the same number of wins from the previous season. The 2006 Cubs went 66-96, pitiful isn't it?
Record:68-65
Despite being 68-65, they are actually in contention for the NL Central title! They need to win the Central, because
nobody from the Central has the chance of getting the Wild Card. It's either win the division, or nothing. The Cubs go 17-12 in the month of September, and clinch the division September 29, 2007 in Cincinnati on the second to last day of the regular season. The Brewers tried hard to keep the Cubs out of the postseason, but they choke (HA!) right at the end of the month. Just like the Mets (sorry, I couldn't help myself).
Record:85-77
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