08-22-2009, 11:06 AM
Calm down now folks. I've read jstraw's post and replied that there is no comparison between the '69 and '09 teams but didn't mention the streak.
If the question is the quickest Cubs historical drop in the standings, my guess is that it parallels the longest Cubs losing streak since that was to start of the 1997 season when they went 0-14. They went from being tied for first place at Opening Day to last place but I don't know how many games back they were when they finally one a game but that assumes that you agree that all teams are tied for first to begin the season.
If the question is the quickest Cubs historical drop in the standings, my guess is that it parallels the longest Cubs losing streak since that was to start of the 1997 season when they went 0-14. They went from being tied for first place at Opening Day to last place but I don't know how many games back they were when they finally one a game but that assumes that you agree that all teams are tied for first to begin the season.