A year ago, did you think we'd be looking at the Chicago Cubs from the position of strength they now occupy? Sure, at the end of 2014 many of us (myself included) thought the Cubs might sneak into contention and position themselves well for 2016.
They're surely positioned well for next year, all right, but after a year and baseball season that none of us will soon forget.
Here are some of the most memorable events that happened to the Cubs in 2015.
January 23: Ernie Banks passes away. The outpouring of love for Mr.