Every opening day is much anticipated for Cubs fans. “Believe” flutters in the winds of Wrigleyville as conversations blossom that either start or end with “this year is the year.” However, this year’s opening day had an eerie feeling of hope building up on the corner of Clark and Addison. The ivy was beginning to bloom, and the sun gleamed down on April 5. It was opening day—but not just any opening day. It was time for the Cubs to take their first step toward a World Series win under new direction of the franchise poster boy, Theo Epstein. ...
