Wouldn't it be better to win the NL Central proper and not "back into" by having the Cubs go on a huge losing streak?? Would that really give us the post season confidence that this team has not had? Big Al Of course it would be, but #1), If we win the division, I don't really care how it happens. If the Cubs and Cardinals tank in September and we win the Central with 85 wins, I'm certainly not going to be bothered. #2), Our scoreboard watching has absolutely no bearing on what happens on the field for any team.