Did the movie “Back to the Future Part II” predict in 1989 that Jon Lester would sign with the Chicago Cubs at the 2014 MLB winter meetings?
Well, no. Not at all, actually. But there’s one scene in that movie that’s a lot more interesting after the Cubs reportedly signed Lester to a six-year contract worth $155 million.
In a scene from “Back to the Future Part II,” Marty McFly and Terry see a video hologram billboard on top of a building. The hologram reveals the Cubs as 2015 World Series champions in a five-game sweep over Miami.
Sure, there are holes. For this to really be true, the World Series will need to become a best-of-nine series, and either the Miami Marlins or Cubs have to change leagues in the next few months.
But still. When your team hasn’t won a World Series since 1908, you’ll probably take all of the good vibes you can get. With the reported addition of Lester, the hiring of Joe Maddon as manager and the general progression of the franchise, it’s not unlikely to think there’s at least a chance this comes true.
Also: Good luck getting the Cubs at 100-1 to win the World Series. Bovada.lv now lists the Cubs as 14-1 favorites to win the 2015 crown.
H/t to the Internet
