09-13-2004, 12:35 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Location: Kansas
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Cubs Fan? Buehler? Buehler? Buehler?
So, any Cub fans around? I am a HUGE Cubbie fan and I am getting nervous about our prediciment (sp) in regards to the wildcard (cuz let's face it, we ain't gonna catch up to the Tards), what ya think our chances are now? Speak amongst yourself...
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09-13-2004, 03:40 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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The way Houston is playing right now and with six teams vying for one spot, I have some serious doubts about the Cubs. They shoulda traded for Orlando Cabrera and left Nomar to rot in Boston. Thank you for taking Nomar. Yours truly, every single Red Sox fan.
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09-15-2004, 05:39 AM | #7 (permalink) |
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Cubs only win when they hit more homers than th eopposing team. They can't manufacture runs. To many injuries, relief pitching is suspect and not the right chemistry. Something's missing on the team this year. Maybe it was Kenny Lofton or another player but they don't seem to have that certain spark.
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09-15-2004, 09:24 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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Location: Southwest Missouri
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Huge Cubs fans here. That said, Prior isn't looking like the Mark Prior of 2003, he's reminding me a little bit of a Kevin Tapani with a fastball. They're too dependant on the home run. Too many nagging injuries. If they win the Wild Card (which is possible, they do lead in the loss column) I like their chances in the playoffs. As long as Bartman is kept far away from Wrigley and Nefi Perez is put in at short late in games in which the Cubs have the lead and need a ball to not be bobbled.
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09-16-2004, 08:58 AM | #10 (permalink) |
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Location: Lisle, IL
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Huge Cubbie fan here, I have been for a long time, but I am not sure I even want to see this team in the playoffs. Last years team was fun to watch and root for. This year, because of there consistent need for the long ball to score runs, it's painfull to see them play when the wind is blowing in, or when they all get cold at the same time and some journeyman fifth starter pitches a 8 inning 2 hitter. Hopefully next year we can get rid of Alou, eventually get rid of Sosa and build around Patterson, Rameriz, Prior, Zambrano, Wood, and others.....
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09-17-2004, 08:29 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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Why do people contiunally discount Nomar? The Cubs got him for NOTHING. When are people going to realize that. If you want to debate the fact Nomar wasen't worth Alex Gonzo, then your an idiot. The Cubs make the world series last year if he doesn't bobble that ball turning that double play. Get the fuck outta Chicago.
Getting Cabrera would have most likely cost them Clement as well. Every team benefitted, and got what they wanted. Red Sox added defense, Cubs added defense, and a guy that can put the ball in play and hit 300+. Although, no one benefits from getting Gonzo, except the team getting rid of him. Yes, I'm a Cubs fan too. We'll take Nomar all day for the nothing we gave up for him. The Cubs are 3 games behind Houston in played games, 2 behind San Fran. And ahead of both of them. The pitching is coming around ever so slightly, and Sammy seems to be hitting a little better. But, the inability to steal bases, get the ball in play, and play small ball just isn't there. They won't make the postseason like that. The pitching is weak this year, and they can't get runs without hitting the ball 360+ feet. It aint gonna work that way. It's funny, I got crucified on baseball-fever.com for saying trade Sosa earlier this year. Now every bangwagon Cubs fan wants him gone. I've been saying it for 3 years I wanted him out. I guess it's too late, the Cubs are stuck with his 18 million next year. Gee, whoopie fucking doo. Last edited by Kurant; 09-17-2004 at 08:32 PM.. |
09-17-2004, 11:11 PM | #12 (permalink) |
Upright
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I wanted Nomar a lot. I figured we'd get Nomar this spring before he went down. Gonzo, Beltran and Harris is next to nothing for a futre Hall of Famer and one of the BoSox' best farm hands. Last fall when Vlad became a free agent, I told one of my friends that I wouldn't be saddened if Sammy had an "accident" and had to retire so the Cubs could get Vlad. That didn't happen and now he has next to no trade value.
Maddux, Zambrano and Wood make this team a threat in the playoffs. I know Maddux doesn't have a great postseason recod, but he has a pretty good ERA.
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09-21-2004, 03:34 PM | #13 (permalink) | |
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Now back to baseball....Cubbies have a great chance to make the Wildcard spot as the other teams in contention (Giants, Padres, Astros, Marlins) all play much more difficult schedules than the Cubs who play the Pirates, Mets, and Reds before finally ending the season in Atlanta (who will probably be saving their best pitchers for the playoffs). It is in the Cubs hands to make it happen and I think the pitching is finally coming together as Prior and Wood are starting to show hints of last years domination on the mound and Zambrano is kicking ass in Wrigley. All Cub fans are aware of the bullpen problems and the lack of a real closer, but the team overall has better players than last year (compare last year's players to Derek Lee, Micheal Barrett and a healthy Corey Patterson). I'll be the first to say that I was pleasantly surprised by the Cubs success last season and I look forward to watching them in October this year! And by the way, good luck to the BoSox. |
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09-26-2004, 12:17 AM | #15 (permalink) |
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Lucky cubs have a soft run to the wild card my GIANTS will either win the div or miss the playoffs , the teams they play dictate how they will finish...no margin for error, the cubs however will get roughed up in the first round by either the braves or the cards, their only hope is if the dodgers make it ....GO GIANTS
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10-01-2004, 03:41 PM | #18 (permalink) | |
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10-02-2004, 12:04 AM | #20 (permalink) |
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I think you don't need a superstar to win.
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10-02-2004, 02:18 PM | #23 (permalink) |
Go Cardinals
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Typically, the Cubs choked. There is always next year...
For us, to Round 1 we go. GO Cards
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10-04-2004, 09:03 AM | #24 (permalink) |
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Useless By September It is a real shame what is happeneing now that the season has ended. To blame the announcers for speaking the truth shows the real character of this team and its manager. The cubs turned out to be a team that couldn't handle pressure and blame everyone else except themsleves for their mistakes. Also, the way Sosa acted yesterday truly shows his character. Right now, I would take a bag of balls for him becasue he is nothing but a cancer. |
10-04-2004, 10:07 AM | #25 (permalink) | |
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10-04-2004, 11:23 AM | #26 (permalink) | |
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10-06-2004, 10:43 PM | #28 (permalink) |
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As a life long Whitesox fan all I can say is this.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Its not as good as the tears of last year in some respects BUT as a total team collapse there can't be many worse.
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