The Chicago Cubs have been accustomed to losing seasons over the past few years. But 101 losses is another thing entirely. No team ever takes those campaigns in stride—even franchises with a 108-year World Series drought weighing on them. Without mincing words, the Cubs were positively dreadful in 2012. Triple-digit losses were bad, but so were near dead-last team rankings in both hitting and pitching in the National League. For perspective, the Cubs finished 36 games behind the first-place Reds. Other accolades include a 12-game losing streak, allowing 17 runs in a single game and being shut out 16 times. ...
