this week, we can probably start seriously thinking about doing other things ..

Well, it’s halfway done, sadly.

But who knows? Maybe a fire will explode in the Cubs – maybe some great and inexplicable connection will set them off and they’ll sweep what’s left of the Mets coming in this weekend … and maybe feel good enough to go on and keep fighting?

It’s 2009. 40 years after. It’s time for a bit of historical revenge to take place. I’d love to see the Cubs bury them.

But if the Cubs couldn’t outlast what just left the friendly confines, I don’t see a whole lot of joy in Wrigleyville this weekend – barring a miracle.

However, if I was in Chicago and had the time and money, I’d be there. Every game. Hollering my brains out.

i think this series was the final nail in the coffin for me. that being said i am making my annual trip to see the cubs next month and couldnt be more excited. i really wanted to see a playoff contender again this september but it wont change my enthusiasm for the cubs when i am there. things could be a lot worse than sitting in wrigley field watching the cubs and having a cold beer. three more shifts and then three weeks off. OT- i got my U2 tickets in the mail today, anyone else going?

Like many others, I’ve pretty much let go emotionally at this point. Hey, I’m open to a miracle and, if the Cubs want to make things interesting, I’ll definitely be here to see it happen.

But, sadly, there’s very little chance we’ll see our guys in the postseason this year. So, yeah, just kick back and enjoy the games for what they are. The wins may have very little wider meaning from here on out, but each one is its own self-contained moment of joy. And with new ownership coming in, we’ll have some interesting organizational developments to keep an eye on.

appeared in the local paper today about the generosity of Joe Ricketts. A family from my city was visiting Wrigley field in August w/out tickets. Their plan was to look for scalpers, but needed 5-6 tickets. While hanging out by the Banks statue, the mother struck up a conversation w/ Joe Ricketts. She had know idea who he was, but they talked family and Cubs for 20 minutes. Within the conversation, she mentioned that they were looking for tickets. Joe told her that he could help her out, and gave the family 6 tickets- directly behind the visitors dugout. When she tried to pay him, he explained how Tom was trying to buy the Cubs, and that payment wasn’t necessary, as all Cubs fans are “family.” I’m sorry I can’t link the story- it hasn’t appeared on the E edition yet, only in print. For me, this was just what I needed to hear to indeed, give me hope, and alas… wait til next year. I hope more Cubs fans/ BCBers take Joe Ricketts’ perspective, that Cubs fans are family, and tone down the rhetoric and snarkiness with one another, and try to enjoy the remainder of a disappointing season yes, but baseball none the less.