Verdict still out on Robert. I don't think the Sox have anyone with natural talent and ceiling of Bryant. Eloy certainly has proven to be even less durable.

I also wouldn't compare them as the Cubs did actually win the world series. This core of Sox players hasn't even sniffed a World Series. Theo got really unlikeable, but he did built something pretty fucking special and they pulled one championship out.

I like the '85 Bears comp better, but I'm still betting on the 2005 White Sox to beat the 2016 Cubs.

Good Day, Bob! See you at a local Walgreens for a booster shot.

From 2015-2020 the Cubs made the playoffs 5 out of 6 years, made three straight NLCS, and won a world series. Essentially every regular season game they participated in during that stretch was meaningful. It was wildly entertaining as a fan.

Sure everyone wants to win a title, and that was just wonderful, but honestly, as I get older I'm less and less concerned with the singular goal of a title. Sure, it's great, but I just want to be engaged and entertained. The "Core" Cubs and the rest of the guys on the team provided wonderful entertainment during that six year stretch, was fun to be able to enjoy it.