A couple of hours ago, I was set to type the post of all posts, lambasting the Dodgers for getting swept by the Cubs and extending their losing streak to 6 games. Being a goofy-ass Cubs fan, my chest was as puffy as can be. The Cubs had a 7-1 lead and a sweep in their pocket.

For me, it’s much more than the Skubal to the Dodgers trade this past weekend. With Clayton Kershaw’s retirement at last, there is absolutely no reason for me to ever root for them again. In fact, I’m going to root heartily against them whenever they play someone not from New York. With all due respect to Brian Cashman, the Dodgers are the Evil Empire. The Yankees haven’t won spit since 2009. Besides, I’m a NL guy.

The problem with pocketing today’s win before the Fat Lady started singing was the fact they were playing at Wrigley Field (on a windy day). I was able to catch the 8th inning as I was driving home from work. The 6-run lead dissipated as quickly as a 6-run lead can at Wrigley. All it took was two swings of the bat, the second off the Cubs new presumed closer. The Cubs broadcasters conceded that one of the blasts, may have benefited from the breeze blowing out. I’m guessing that they may have said the same about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s two homers earlier in the day. They agreed that no lead is safe on a day like this.

One of the great things about being a sports fan is how quickly we celebrate small victories (like leads) and bemoan quick, severe setbacks. Because I’m a male of a certain age, I can’t afford to sit in a car waiting for a happy ending to my story or a crushing defeat.

As fate would have it, I am able to celebrate the sweep and Dodgers’ 6-game losing streak, but because I’m a realist, I know the Dodgers could lose 23 games in a row during the regular season and still pull their crap together during the postseason. Last year, the Brewers swept the Dodgers in the regular season (only team to do so) but got swept in four games in the postseason losing quicker than you can say Joe Ferguson. I’m also probably the only Cubs fan, not impressed by the new guy, Ryan Zeferjahn.

As far as being a stopper, how does Skubal rate?