The Chicago Cubs have a lot planned for the 2017 season.

Along with trying to defend their World Series title, Cubs owner Tom Ricketts said the organization plans to reach out to Steve Bartman.

"I’m sure we’ll reach out to him at the right time," Ricketts told USA TODAY's Bob Nightengale, "and I’m sure we’ll figure something out that provides closure for everybody. Hopefully, we can make it work."

Bartman was infamously blamed for prolonging the club's curse after he extended his arm to catch a foul ball in Game 6 of the 2003 National League Championship Series.

Ricketts isn't worried about what used to be, and just wants to look forward.

"I never focused on ghosts or curses or Bartmans or any of that stuff," he said. "It’s always been about needing a better team on the field. We wanted to eventually get to that point where we can pick out rings, like we did (Tuesday), and here we are."