"Tom Ricketts' Message to Cubs Fans: A Call for Unity and Support"
Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts sent an email to Cubs fans expressing disappointment in missing the playoffs but optimism for the future. Ricketts highlighted the team's resilience and emergence of a new core of players. He emphasized the organization's goal of winning championships and the importance of consistently competing for a place in the postseason. Ricketts also mentioned investments in player development and a strong pipeline of young talent. He acknowledged Cubs greats and recent Hall of Fame inductees, and expressed confidence in the team's future success.