Whether it’s exaggerating your personal history to impress a first date or rebooting the Joker again, there is such a thing as trying too hard. And in their efforts to refurbish their effort level this season, it seems as though the Cubs may have started staining the floor and realized they’ve put themselves in a precarious situation.
“Everyone is trying to come in, whether it be a hitting situation or pitching situation, and be the guy,” Jon Lester said after Wednesday’s loss. “That’s hard to do over 162 games. We put such an emphasis on getting off to a good start, I think it’s hanging over our heads a little bit.