I've had enough of the Cubs
by cubfanwill on Apr 24, 2009 10:09 PM CDT
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I no longer enjoy watching this team. Ever since last years sweep, I find myself caring less and less about this team. Last year's pathetic disaster moves their remarkable recent playoff record to 0-9.
Now they not only lose, but they also lost for some amount of time their two best players in the process. The great left-handed hitter that was so desperately needed is sitting out and collecting millions in the process, it seems to me he's the same Milton Bradley he's always been.
This team has no "ace" Their closer has a bum knee, and their best hitter may go on the DL with a strained calf muscle.
It is very obvious to me that the Cardinals are the best team in the division. They are far better than the Cubs in every position except third base and left field.
This team's manager makes decisions based on anger and the fact that the person "pitches" using his left arm.
St. Louis could have the left side of the infield consisting of Neifi Perez and Enrique Wilson, and a bullpen with 2008 Bob Howry and Roberto Novoa and they would still be a good team.
No longer do I find joy in watching this team. I get extremely bitter and angry when they lose and I really don't care when they win because I just know I will see another 3 and out come October.
I wish nothing but the best for all who read and post on this site, and I thank Al for keeping up such a great site.
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of SB Nation or Al Yellon, managing editor (unless it's a FanPost posted by Al). FanPost opinions are valued expressions of opinion by passionate and knowledgeable baseball fans.
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Weak
http://irudey.mybrute.com/
Fun little Time waster!
by Rudey on Apr 24, 2009 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Super weak.
I can’t believe you (the original poster) even started this discussion.
"Hey! If the moon were made of ribs, wouldja eat it? I know I would!"
by cubs0505 on Apr 25, 2009 12:19 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Al
Can we seriously get some filtering happening on these posts? How does a post filled with negativity help anything? Just delete this piece of crap post and let the real fans enjoy this excellent site.
"Hey! If the moon were made of ribs, wouldja eat it? I know I would!"
by cubs0505 on Apr 25, 2009 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its april
last time i checked we are in April take a deep breath, wow im sick and tired of hearing people say stuff like this of course we are all fustrated but to go as far as saying u dont enjoy watching them anymore come on. Will u be saying that if in the next week they go on a five game win streak? 20 games havent even been played relax theres still a ton of season to be played.
by Aramis Ramirez on Apr 24, 2009 10:13 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Once when I was about 8, my brother and I were playing around the house and decided to race full-speed to the front porch. Well, he beat me and in the process slammed the front glass door before I got there. Being the tender age of 8 (and not the elite physical specimen I am now), I had trouble stopping, and put my hand through the door. I got 12 stitches. I was so brave.
Dan
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 10:14 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
+1
Rec’d
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar-tissue." -George F. Will
by In Piniella We Trustiella on Apr 24, 2009 10:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good bye and good riddance. You're not a fan, you are a ledge jumper and this
site is better off without you.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 24, 2009 10:19 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Hey, if you've had enough, you've had enough.
No problems there – we all have our limits, and evidently you’ve reached yours. That’s fine.
All I ask is that you mean what you say and say what you mean. If you’re going to jump, then jump and be done with it. That will leave more room for the rest of us.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 24, 2009 10:21 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Well said ballhawk...
By the way, I like your sig line.
by cubfanwill on Apr 24, 2009 10:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a long season, and it's only April...
…so close your eyes, take a deep breath, count to 10, and RELAX
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie"
by calicubfan on Apr 24, 2009 10:23 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
You know you have selected quite the icon...
…in tradition of an infamous poster around here…
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 10:24 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get it
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie"
by calicubfan on Apr 24, 2009 10:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your avitar. Bluemike. BLou. Ring any bells?
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 24, 2009 10:31 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was it?
MBNIBU?
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
MDBNIU I think.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Apr 24, 2009 10:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was it.
"Hats for bats.....keep bats warm." - Pedro Cerrano
"Hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill !!!!!!!" - Eddie Harris
by willie mays hayes' gloves on Apr 24, 2009 10:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoops.
Didn’t rip it off anyone here. Saw it online and kinda liked it.
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie"
by calicubfan on Apr 24, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
A long-time poster here used to have the same avatar. He goes by BLou now and frankly, I think he’s been pretty good lately, but under that moniker and avatar he was…less than desirable. Just came to mind, no biggie.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 10:34 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe I'll take a pic of my bulldog.
His name’s Wrigley
"I always tell the truth -- Even when I lie"
by calicubfan on Apr 24, 2009 10:36 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering about that recently
I don’t remember BlueMike, but I do remember MDBNIU, and I had a strong feeling BLou was the same person.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 25, 2009 12:53 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Next time
There is a crime in need of an investigation your our man.
/sarcasm/
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 25, 2009 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had been suspicious for a while,
Especially given the fact that the guy changes his name almost every season.
But if there is any crime here, it’s this fanpost. Win, or lose, I’m not giving up on the Cubs.
Cubs record since April 2004: 4-0
by Vermont Cubs Fan on Apr 26, 2009 11:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
You’re sick of this years team so much yet you still visit a Cubs blog on a regular basis and even post on this blog occasionally? Really? It’s April and you’re giving up you’re Cub fandom forever because of a weak start? Really?
"Chicago Cubs fans are ninety percent scar-tissue." -George F. Will
by In Piniella We Trustiella on Apr 24, 2009 10:26 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
really?
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Apr 24, 2009 11:20 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry but
I can’t let this statement pass without comment:
St. Louis could have the left side of the infield consisting of Neifi Perez and Enrique Wilson, and a bullpen with 2008 Bob Howry and Roberto Novoa and they would still be a good team.
No team is that good.
"I'll never forget how I felt last October." ~Kosuke Fukudome
by Goodie1969 on Apr 24, 2009 10:29 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't let the door hit ya ...
But remember — once you’re off, there’s no getting back on.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 24, 2009 10:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The weather must not be that fair today
Funny how loneliness sounds so good, until you hear the echoes of your soul burning a hole in your shirt. -DJM
by heine41 on Apr 24, 2009 10:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
its just a game. Its my entertainment for the next few months. The days of my daily mood being influenced by this team/game are over.
With that said, I like our chances tomorrow. Sean Marshall generally does decent against the Cards.
by bheidge on Apr 24, 2009 10:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Grow up. It's baseball, not nuclear war.
"Those are my principles, and if you don’t like them, well, I have others." - Groucho Marx
by Keith on Apr 24, 2009 10:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Apr 24, 2009 11:03 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
That's almost life-sized.
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 24, 2009 11:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's easy to root for a team when they're playing great
It’s when they hit the rough patches that you see who the true fans are,
I’m very disappointed in this team but I’m never going to stop living and dying with them. I couldn’t if I wanted to. Somewhere along the line the Cubs became part of my DNA.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 24, 2009 11:05 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
have fun rooting for
the lakers, red sox, patriots, etc. etc.
the pink hat guy is my father
by joeschmitt on Apr 24, 2009 11:17 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Um I do root for the Red Sox
Actually I think there has been a kind of reverse discrimination against them from Cub fans. Before 2004 they were our brothers in misery now they are the Evil Empire. I liked before and I like them now, I won’t give up on them just because they win.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 25, 2009 12:00 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well not be snarky
Well maybe a little, but you get to watch them today on Fox – so Hot Damn!
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 25, 2009 1:45 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would like them
But all Red Sox fans I’ve met are nasty people now. They make fun of us as Cubs fans. I went to school in MA so this is not a small sample size of Sox fans.
by ak123 on Apr 26, 2009 12:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm originally from Massachusetts and have family there
and found just the opposite. No matter how many people you talk to impressions are not statistically valid sample sizes.
by Emelie on Apr 26, 2009 7:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I'm glad to hear not everyone is like that
My friends are great people but I just can’t talk sports with them anymore.
by ak123 on Apr 26, 2009 8:04 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto
All the Red Sox fans I have met are nice and have been very sympatico to Cub fans. I went dancing in the streets to celebrate their 2004 WS ( I live near the biggest Red Sox bar in NYC) and many of them told me they hoped next year the Cubs would win.
"I daydream just like everybody else, I just do it with my body facing the field, so everybody thinks I'm paying attention."- Greg Maddux
by Doggie Stalker on Apr 26, 2009 8:33 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
what they really want is a Sox-Cubs WS
that would be so much fun… especially when we win
by Emelie on Apr 26, 2009 1:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That must have been weird
I guess I’m just close minded, rooting for another team just seems like interfaith to me. I mean I would be happy my friends were happy but two things about the Red Sox bother me, one they are American League and two, they are not my team.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 26, 2009 4:46 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
terrible post
Become a cards fan for all i care… get off this site if your such a hater.. southsidesox.com is waiting for ya to join in on the cubs bashin
Don't assault me and I won't assault you, because you don't know what I will, or won't, do. I'm going to end it with that. - Milton Bradley 2003 to Paul Lo Duca
by SouthsideCUBSfan on Apr 24, 2009 11:30 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Please read this
I’ve accepted the fact that perhaps this team might not make a postseason.
I’ve also accepted that Lou and every player will work their @$$ off to win as many games as possible.
If you’re sick of the team don’t bother posting because 90% of us don’t care if you think that.
And guess what, if we win 60 games I’ll still follow Cubs because I’m a fan. And if you’re not a fan and sick of the team then get the F out of here. It will give real fans time to have logical conversations on here.
Maybe I’m being harsh but someone has to say it.
by ak123 on Apr 24, 2009 11:34 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
But after 15 games you’re ready to say this team might not make the postseason? Really?
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 24, 2009 11:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No that's not what I meant
I meant that if this team doesn’t make postseason I will accept it. Not nowRegar, not September but in general.
Regardless of what everyone might think of Al and his opinions (and I think he’s done a great job on here), this bickering, complaining, bitching, etc is just overboard.
I’m an out of state Cubs fan. I don’t get to talk about Cubs with other fans usually. I go here to have my discussions and I enjoy it. However lately I haven’t enjoyed coming here. It’s no fault to Al but more that most of these discussions are miserable. People have no patience. They think they are the fix to the team.
There needs to be a stop to these sort of posts and discussions.
I remember back in 2006 before i found this site I had Extra Innings. I watched every game when we won 66 of them. I had nobody to talk to. The fact is I watched every game and I think I’m enjoying that season more than this one and unfortunately it’s because of some of the people on here.
And on a final note: Not every team makes it to October. Has it really spoiled the “smart” Cubs fans on here that we made back to back post seasons. Yes it’s been disappointing but at least we had glimpse of hope and “what if’s” in October. I would hate to be a Nastionals fan.
by ak123 on Apr 25, 2009 1:05 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I hope it has spoiled Cubs fans....
AND I hope they expect MORE.
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
by kcjones on Apr 25, 2009 6:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That saidd...
it is just baseball
The best defense is a good offense.....Lou Pinella...still hasn't managed the Cubs to a post season win. D. Lee still doesn't have a post seasson RBI for Cubs...ditto for Soriano
by kcjones on Apr 25, 2009 6:40 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I live in Kentucky and everyone around me is a Red’s fan who finds happiness in any failure that the Cubs endure. I found Al’s site along with some others at the same time while searching for info on the Cubs outside of ESPN and frankly I couldn’t take most of the other sites because they all tended to just bitch and then pat them selves on the back enjoying their own wittiness. Unfortunately their humor and with were below a grade school level and fortunately I continued to come back here. I don’t post much, usually read everyday and it seems a trend is developing where some are just negative because they get pissed about something and create a post without actually putting any thought into it going solely off their emotions or initial feelings. Lee’s struggles, Bradley, etc. are all topics I feel are worthy of discussion but it seems to often the conversation begins on the other side of the shark and therefore has nowhere to go except more bitching and name calling, no matter how hard some try to pull it back into a reasonable discussion.
by Villeslgr on Apr 26, 2009 6:32 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by Gibbon Jockey on Apr 25, 2009 12:10 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
FIREFLY RULZZZZZZZZZZZZ
BROWNCOATS FTW
Evey Hammond: Vi Veri Veniversum Vivus Vici. V: By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.
by dtpollitt on Apr 25, 2009 7:55 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Summer Glau
is a total bisquit.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 25, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
God
If you’ve had enough of the Cubs, then we’ve had enough of you. You obviously don’t know what it means to be a true Cubs fan, supporting them through thick and thin. The great thing about being a Cubs fan is the belief in a better tomorrow, and no matter what, you don’t jump ship. Talk about a bandwagon fan.
"Hey! If the moon were made of ribs, wouldja eat it? I know I would!"
by cubs0505 on Apr 25, 2009 12:13 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Also
As almost everyone else has said, get the eff off this site if all you’re going to bring is negativity. I support the Cubs regardless of the standings. It’s called loyalty. Maybe you shouid look it up in the dictionary.
"Hey! If the moon were made of ribs, wouldja eat it? I know I would!"
by cubs0505 on Apr 25, 2009 12:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, Will -- you take care, then.
The Seattle Mariners are calling you.
Enjoy.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 25, 2009 1:53 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
lmao
I really think its funny when people post about now being Cubs fans anymore. I always wonder, “does the poster really believe anyone cares that they are not going to be a Cubs fan anymore?” Not once has anyone ever made the slightest effort to convince them otherwise. Rather, they get the “don’t let the door hit you on the way out,” reaction.
When will they realize, Nobody Cares
"It's been my policy to view the Internet not as an 'information highway,' but as an electronic asylum filled with babbling loonies." - Mike Royko
by DTJchris on Apr 25, 2009 2:06 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
oh man, just wait until I post a massive treatise about my fantasy baseball team.
People will care then, dammit. Oh, yes… people will definitely care…. bwwwwahahahahaha!
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 25, 2009 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
ANother bandwagon jumper
Another person who jumped on the bandwagon probably last year who if you asked him who Ernie Banks is he would say he was the first million dollar Cubs player and Banks was his nickname.
Jay is our Quarterback. I REPEAT JAY IS OUR QUARTERBACK. Did I mention we have a Quarterback who happens to be named Jay?.
by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 25, 2009 4:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Sausage pizza
never gets enough credit. Everyone loves the pepperoni.
I’m making a stand right now for sausage pizza.
There is no such thing as an ugly female breast
by Worf on Apr 25, 2009 7:04 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I love sausage pizza.
Add some onion and green olives….YUM!!!
by sue369 on Apr 25, 2009 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Double Sausage
XTra cheese, mushrooms, black olives
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 25, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the mushrooms
are out of a jar fine but no fresh ones….::shudders::.
by sue369 on Apr 25, 2009 7:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deep dish, that is...
…CHICAGO Style…!
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 25, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best Chicago style pizza
isn’t in Chicago .. it’s this neighborhood joint near my brother’s place in Fort Wayne .. It make Gino’s east, Uno’s etc. melt with envy. I haven’t eaten anything better since.
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Apr 25, 2009 8:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Says she’s had enough of me, I’ve had enough of her too.
I might as well go on and set her free, she’s already turned me loose.
No fault, no blame, nobody done no wrong-
That’s just the way it sometimes goes.
Sometimes two people just don’t get along, it’s time to hit the road.
Goodbye, farewell, so long, vaya condios.
Good luck, wish you well, take it slow.
Easy come girl, easy go.
We tried to work it out a hundred times, ninety- nine it didn’t work.
I think it’s best we put it all behind before we wind up getting hurt.
No hard feelings darling, no regrets,
No tears and no broken hearts.
Call it quits, calling off all bets, it just wasn’t in the cards.
Goodbye, farewell, so long, vaya condios.
Good luck, wish you well, take it slow.
Easy come girl, easy go.
Easy come girl, easy go.
Vaya condios, good luck,
Easy come, easy go.
by __Sean__ on Apr 25, 2009 7:46 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Will. . .
Ballhawk, as he often does, said it best. People do reach their limit and it’s fine to walk away. . .but truly do walk away. Read more, start a non-profit, adopt a pet from animal rescue.
Me? I’m content to suffer privately and celebrate publicly (as I hope to do here many times over the LONG season).
by leothelip on Apr 25, 2009 8:15 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Had to laugh.
I have to confess I felt a little like you last night at 10:09 PM when you wrote this. It was upsetting to see them not only lose, but to see both Ramirez and Marmol hurt. I’m thinking you posted in a fit of anger and are now regretting what you said. If that’s the case, I feel a little sorry for you because you certainly didn’t get much sympathy here. If you truly are giving up, best of luck to you, but you are going to miss quite a big celebration in Oct.
by katie casey on Apr 25, 2009 8:24 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Baseball isn't for everyone. Try stamp collecting.
I've committed to tweeting about the Cubs for the rest of the season. (Does that sound as ridiculous as I think it does?) Anyway, if you're on Twitter, you can follow me here.
by dat cubfan daver on Apr 25, 2009 9:01 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
These posts are past being funny--just a waste of good Blog space.
But if the poster is serious then he needs to check himself and become a Lakers fan.
by DudeVf11 on Apr 25, 2009 10:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
cubs
you make a lot of good points but to give up after 15 games you probably are better off moving on. i work 15 hrs a day to survive and if the cubs lose i cant just quit living.this bradley deal cost us 2 good players who we should have kept. this team is not as good as last years but ill keep on supporting them.hopefully lou figures it out.
by NOMAR on Apr 25, 2009 10:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
the cubs
were 8-13 and in last place at this time in 2007. just shows you how april means nothing.
FIRE VDN
by gocubs526 on Apr 25, 2009 10:39 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, April DOES mean something.
But you’re right, teams can certainly come from an 8-7 record and make the playoffs.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
by Al on Apr 25, 2009 11:06 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and you can't win a division in April
You sure as hell can lose one in April (see 1997 Cubs) but you don’t win anything in April.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 25, 2009 2:23 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every game counts...........
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
by Clutche on Apr 25, 2009 11:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are a p u s s y.
After all this club has gone through in the last 100 years, an 8-7 start has pushed you over the edge? Get the frak out of here then. We don’t need you.
by Kornchex on Apr 25, 2009 11:10 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
way to keep it c l a s s y
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Apr 25, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
why is it?
that the Cubs go on one bad run and people give up? I live in Tennessee and a take crap off of everyone I know about the Cubs and I still watch everyday waiting for a better day. Bandwagon fans are irritating because they are the reason I couldn’t get tickets last October. Remember the croud? It was like a morge after game 1. I HATE BANDWAGON FANS!!!! Where is the loyalty??
by TennesseeCub on Apr 25, 2009 11:16 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
+ 1000
they get that way because they are lemmings with spines of jelly – loyalty means nothing
I live in E TN .. and the folks around here think the Atlanta Braves are the best thing since sliced bread until Football Time In Tennessee comes around. Which is why anytime the Cubs come play in Atlanta, it’s easy as heck to go watch them play .. since none of the Braves “fans” ever buy tickets.
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Apr 25, 2009 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
No doubt
I got 2nd row behind the visitor’s dugout for $25 from season ticket holders who don’t want to go to the games with the Cubs because there are too many Cub fans around in Atlanta for the one series they have this year. Thank God for crappy Braves fans!!!!!!
by TennesseeCub on Apr 27, 2009 5:21 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
so
three game losing streak is your limit?
Ok. Fair enough.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 25, 2009 11:37 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
And I've had enough of fair-weather fans like you
You won’t be missed.
Bub-bye.
by JFCubFan on Apr 25, 2009 12:09 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to go on a limb here
But I think the Cubs probably will have at least one more three-game losing streak this season. And they’ll probably have one go longer than that. Maybe even today.
If you can’t handle that, you should follow some other sport. Even the very best teams look like cr@p sometimes.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Apr 25, 2009 12:51 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
ah, so it's YOUR fault
they lost today. Predicting defeat! :P
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 26, 2009 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
he will be back this afternoon talking about how he never walks out on his cubs
baseball is a game of outs......pop out, ground out, line out, pitch out, strike out, fly out, and Fox and Bud's favorite black out
by Cubbie-Tim on Apr 25, 2009 12:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a bit extreme
I get as pissed off at this crap as anyone, and I often think of lowering my expectations for this team, but you bet your ass im watching all nine innings every night.
www.talkingchicagobaseball.blogspot.com
by nji232 on Apr 25, 2009 1:02 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Last years team was built better for postseason play than this one hands down
Bullpen has been a joke, offense is non existent and the nearly 4/5 of the roster are players on the decline, the championship window is closed after this year
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 25, 2009 1:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Talk to me in August and well see who the joke is
I believe I was right last year about this team’s flaws and look how that panned out in October, sorry not everyone here is drunk off the cubbie kool aid
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 25, 2009 1:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who are you?
What kind of ridiculous comment was that? You know your on a Cubs blog right? Care to back up your statements with real facts? I think your the idiot drunk on cool aid—Its friggin April!
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 25, 2009 1:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Real facts
I believe I did state one, Last October when the cubs got swept, and I don’t believe you even know the right definition of the term kool aid, just another blinded optimist like the rest of this uptight site. If you truly believe this team is built for a world series this year you are going to be in for a big dissapointement. In the mean time ill wait the 5 years or so it will take to rebuild this team back after all of our declining players contracts expire
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 25, 2009 1:56 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give it 2 more months
I honestly think Lou is doing this pseudo extended spring training like he did in 2007.
Remember all those line up changes, trying guys in various situations to see who can do it and who cannot? I think he’s doing that now.
It’ll then be up to Jimbo Hendry to make the roster changes. I agree the club isn’t running on all cylinders now so it’ll be interesting to see who steps it up and who has to go.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 25, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, first of all there's big difference between being critical of
…some of the moves the Cubs have made and saying that you’re no longer going to be a fan.
I agree with you that this team has flaws and was badly put together and so do A LOT of other people on this site. But hat doesn’t mean I’m going to stop rooting for them and hoping for the best.
by bluekoolaide on Apr 25, 2009 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's no such thing
as a team built for the world series. Teams are organic, and they grow together. You never know what a team is going to do. This team could win a world series. Or they could lose 90 games. It’s what the team DOES that matters, not who they are.
"That’s the great thing about baseball, you never know what’s going to happen till you get the final out." — Lou Piniella
by drewishdrewid on Apr 26, 2009 10:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You sure like assuming stuff
You assume that I don’t know definitions, and that I am a “blinded optimist”. Wrong on both counts. I have my frustrations with this years team as well as anyone, but getting on this blog and ranting about that will not make my life any better. So whats your point? Do you want to be the guy that said the Cubs won’t win a WS this year? Really you wanna be “that guy” cool but seriously the position is already taken by a bunch of professional sports writers. What I don’t get is why you would come on any Cubs blog / fan site and post something so negative? What does this do for you? Are you starving for attention that much that you need to stir up the pot in order to get noticed? If you honestly want legitimate discussion, then there are much better ways to get it on this site, and there are lots of fans that fall into the realist category that would be willing to discuss some of your points. Now I will assume something: You don’t want discussion, you just wanted to piss everyone off.
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 26, 2009 4:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You do realize that the playoffs are basically luck right?
The Cubs were a much better team than the Dodgers last year, and there was no reason why they got swept besides the fact that they only played 3 f-ing games.
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on Apr 25, 2009 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man...you owe me five minutes of my life back.
Al, is there some point when we can start calling these kinds of posts repetitive and worthy of deletion?
"Ask Dad. He'll know. And on the off chance he doesn't, he'll make something up"
by StevenABQ on Apr 25, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Cubs will win the world series every year!!!!!!!!!!!
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 25, 2009 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like Ronnie!
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 26, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bye Bye
Don’t let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 25, 2009 1:56 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Gonna be fun tonight!
Q IMO is the best head coach/manager of any pro team in Chicago right now. I’m proud of these kids and know with Rocky/JohnnyM/Scotty at the top, they’ll continue to improve.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 25, 2009 2:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed...
lets just hope tallon didnt screw us with the large signings of campbell and huet…its gonna be a bumpy road when it comes time to resign some of our stars (keith, kane toews)
by jeff021690 on Apr 25, 2009 2:02 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
You bet... check out this site
http://www.hockeybuzz.com/cap-central/team.php?team=CHI
I’d be interested to know if they re-negotiate Campbell’s deal sort of like the long deals Franzen and Zetterberg got with the Wings. Even though total salary goes up, the per year cap hit goes down. I could see $1.5-$1.75M freed cap space doing that.
2009-2010 isn’t going to be too bad. It’s 2010-2011 when Keith, Kane and Toews all are RFA’s. Throw in Ladd and Hjalmarsson to the mix and Dale had better be on his toes.
I think the key is dealing Huet. If they take on similar salary for a good centre or big D-man that’s OK, just deal this guy. $5.625 for each of 3 more years is too much. Niemi I think is better than Crawford. Re-sign Khabi for 2+2 that will yield a lower cap hit than $6.75M a year and they may have a chance to give Havlat a long term deal like Zetterberg.
It’s going to be close and if Dale doesn’t make the right moves, he’ll be out before the next season starts.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 25, 2009 2:09 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Huet signing was awful in my opinion
Khabi has outplayed him the entire year, Huet lets in about 2 softies a game, how great does Tallon look when the goalie he tried getting rid of in the offseason is now the starter throughout the playoffs over one of his prized free agent signings.
Lets Go Hawks!
by CubsBall2202 on Apr 25, 2009 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh he knows it was a blunder, a big one
He counted his chickens before they were hatched.
Those were moves out of desperation. That will no longer be tolerated. It’s like with Campbell, he plays way better when the ice surface is wide open but just like last year with the Sharks, come playoff time, he’s completely outmatched. He’s worth nothing close to $7.1M a year and the problem with 7 more years on his contract, the ‘Hawks can’t deal him. It’s like dealing Soriano, who’s gonna take on that contract, especially in the NHL with a salary cap, that may actually go down.
I just want to leave the UC tonight around 10:30-11 with a ’Hawks win. First things first. It will go a long way in the learning experience if the ’Hawks can win at least one series.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 25, 2009 2:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jury's still out on Campbell IMO but the
Huet signing just looks horrible. I hate to get ahead of myself (esp. when it’s baseball season) but I’m not optimitic about 09-10 with Huet as our starter.
Also, how is Tallon (assuming he’ll still be here by that time) going to be able to sign Keith, Toews and Kane to long term deals at the same time?
by bluekoolaide on Apr 25, 2009 2:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's the pickle I described somewhat
in what Tallon has got the team into, mostly for 2010-11.
Campbell would be great in olympic hockey with the 100’ wide rink. Watch closely tonight, now forechecking him makes him less effective. Better yet, if you know any Sharks fans or have access to games from last years’ playoffs, watch how awful he was. He needs to learn how to maneuver in tight spots, watching Keith would sure help. I like his offencive capabilities but as a D-man, let’s just say he’ll never be confused with #2.
I’m not sure if Huet can be trusted with the big work load. He doesn’t exactly have the “Edmonton Gretzkys” in front of him to offset some soft goals. Plus in the playoffs defence is just so much more important.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 25, 2009 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
How soon we forget!
Khabi’s play the first two years of his contract was less than desirable. A goalie, of course — performs better with a better team in front of him. Khabi was dangled in front of everybody this summer, and there were no takers. I think he’s much too old to be offered a more than a 1-year deal. And, of course, this being his contract year — well, he might have upped his play a bit, don’t you think? As far as I’m concerned, he is a serviceable NHL goalie who got hot (in his walk year) with a good team, and won a Stanley Cup. Great timing.
I would think the Capitols…and even the Canadians…wouldn’t mind having Huet back, given the goalie shuffle in Montreal. Jose Theodore isn’t very impressive — ask any Avs fan. I’d take Huet over Theodore any time. The Caps haven’t quite ridden Theodore’s back into the playoffs. They can score. It’s up to Theodore to just give up one less goal then the Caps score. That’s not going to win any Stanley Cups.
Given the fact that the Hawks really thought (mistakenly) that they would be able to trade Khabi before the season started, Huet’s deal doesn’t seem out of line — after all, he essentially led the Caps out of the doldrums last season.
The Campbell signing seems to be the real mistake, but I don’t know how that could possibly have been forseen.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 25, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Khabi's first 2 years of the contract was with a team
that was in the gutter, from upper management all the way through the 20th guy that dressed any given night. Khabi was also less consistent and injuries were more serious. Yes, he’s playing in a contract year and yes he’d be a bit of a risk going forward, but the ‘Hawks are not yet sure of Niemi and Crawford as a main player. Either would be a good backup but personally I favor Niemi. If the ’Hawks would be more consistent on offence, I’m feeling better with Huet. Now, some of the cash saved from not signing Khabi could go other places and 1st on my list is a solid centre, not a Selke candidate but an Art Ross candidate.
The same can be said of Havlat. He was a bit of a lockerroom issue in years 1 and 2 here and getting rid of Koci and Lang helped him focus more. I’d like to think the ‘Hawks would consider re-signing him but that’s a tough situation too. How do they replace him? I think the Bolland, Havlat, Ladd line is excellent.
Campbell at $4.1M, I’m less upset than at $7.1M. He just isn’t a solid D-man. If Hjalmarsson plays like I think he can, then its possible Campbell’s weakness won’t make the ’Hawks as vulnerable. His contract is almost un-tradeabe and with the cap possibly going down in the next season or 2, it becomes even more of an issue.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 25, 2009 5:25 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Signing Havlat
is a must. No question. Any injury ‘problem’ that has plagued him is no longer an issue. That line needs to stay intact.
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 25, 2009 11:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I worry about
is the attitude issues that plagued his career both in Ottawa and his 1st 2 years here. Injuries are always a concern, yes and I’m less worried about his shoulder now than even 3 months ago. If Q can keep him in check, I’m totally fine with him returning. It then may come down to $$$. It’s going to be a very interesting off-season for the Blackhawks.
But first things first; winning game 6 tomorrow night.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 26, 2009 9:44 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps that issue
changes with maturity. If I was injured so much (re:Bradley) I’d be pissed off all the time too…
by San Diego Smooth Jazz Man on Apr 26, 2009 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I completly agree,
I can see Keith asking for Campbell money, seeing as he is lightyears ahead of campbell in terms of skill.
I dont know what team is going to be interested in taking on Huet’s nightmare of a contract…lets hoe theres someone out there.
That being said I think most of the players on the team would like to stay and continue to play in Chicago, so hopefully we can get some home town discounts, or, like you said, its goodbye Tallon.
by jeff021690 on Apr 25, 2009 2:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know how Keith
is not a Norris finalist. It’s about as stupid as Maddog not getting the gold glove for the NL pitcher.
Huet at $5.625M each for 3 more years is not good, but IMO it’s not an impossible contract to move. If the ‘Hawks can get in return a good centre-man even at the same money, I’m OK with that. It puts Sharp back on the wing where he belongs, takes off pressure from Bolland to consistently produce as a 3rd line centre and allows the flexibility to move Kane off Toews line if necessary to balance the scoring more across the top 3 lines. Then it allows the ’Hawks to consider Khabi for a 2+2 or 2+3 and bring up Niemi, for good.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 25, 2009 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice move - let me add a comment
Bobby Hull was a manly man
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Apr 25, 2009 8:16 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Classic!
You have that framed?
His early years of #7 and #16 before the infamous #9.
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 26, 2009 9:45 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Google gets you any thing you want
But I surely wish I did … whattaguy
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Apr 26, 2009 4:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
bye, see ya...
don’t let the door hit you in the…
You ARE freaking out MAN!
by crw89 on Apr 25, 2009 4:58 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
seriously
I hope this a joke. The last thing the Cubs need is another fair weather fan. They lost 4 games in a row. They haven’t been hitting well. They are injured. I GUESS THE SEASON IS OVER.
Never mind the other 100+ games the Cubs have to play over the next 4 months. We’re calling it a day 16 games in.
by bdoubleu on Apr 25, 2009 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you don't
give up this easily on your children when they disappoint you.
by sue369 on Apr 25, 2009 7:31 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Have a Nice Day ..
don’t let the door hit you where the good Lord split you
Well, Next Year is here .. and Jack's century's gotta end some time .. GO CUBBIES!
by cubnational on Apr 25, 2009 8:14 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
spoken like a future Yankee fan
"They say we don't look good on paper. Well, we don't play on paper." Joe McCarthy (1926)
by Bricks and Ivy on Apr 25, 2009 9:57 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm a die-hard Cards fan and I'll admit that the Cubs are a better team
St. Louis Cardinals... defying win expectancy since 2008
by vivaelpujols on Apr 25, 2009 11:53 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
When the Cubs are 10 games up on the 2nd place Cards
in September, then I’ll agree. Right now, this team simply isn’t doing its thing.
Yesterday I think Albert could have hit that one out if he were holding the barrel of the bat; yikes!
Sweet Lou for Mayor in '11.
by blackhawk24 on Apr 26, 2009 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go to the fan sites for other Baseball teams that are not playing well right now.....
You will see the same kind of comments. It amazes me how emotional up or down people get depending on how their team does on any given day.
If no one read these, or commented, they would go away by themselves. People will stop doing posts that are ignored.
by letsplay2two on Apr 26, 2009 1:36 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! --Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Apr 26, 2009 7:30 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Spoken like a true 20 year old
Been paying attention to the Cubs for about 10 years, has seen a modicurm of success but no championships and no he’s disgruntled.
Go back to your twitter son. You’re not a Cubs fan.
"I'm just giving the fireworks guy time to re-load".
~ Former Pitching Coach Billy Connors
by Bears31765 on Apr 26, 2009 9:30 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I can' get enough of the Cubs
Micah Hoffpauir just went deep at the top of the 7th. Fontenot is on base and the Cubs are threatening to put up some more insurance runs.
The Cubs now have 7 runs and look like they are going to win today in St. Louis.
Even if they don’t win, I will be glad to see that they put up some runs and starting pitching has again kept them in the game yet again.
If you want to come back on the wagon, we promise not to laugh too much.
by bdoubleu on Apr 26, 2009 3:15 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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