The Cubs had been in the National League East since 1969, and had won that division exactly twice (1984 & 1989). When the dust settled, they were part of the new National League Central. Gone from their division were long time rivals the New York Mets. Into their division came the Cincinnati Reds (who were previously in the NL West).
The Cubs have won the National League Central three times since then; 2003, 2007, and 2008. Unfortunately, they have also finished in last place five times; 1994, 1997, 1999, 2000, and 2006, and in second to last place another five times.
