Sky Andrecheck notes the different perceptions of a misplay by a Cardinals fielder and a misplay by a Cubs fielder.
Winning organizations don’t believe in curses because they know they can overcome misfortune by playing good baseball. But in Chicago, where chances are few and far between, every missed opportunity, every failing, and every blown play only increase the howling of demons in every Cubs fan’s head. And if the Red Sox are any indication, the only way to exorcise them is by winning it all.