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Cubs tied in loss column with ATL & FL for WC

Yes they are all back 5-6 games but CO has lost three in a row and they are now showing signs of tension. The thing is the Cubs don't have to climb over ATL and FL, they just have to win the make up games on them. Yes Al, you are correct in busting Van Dyke's chops for his analysis about the playoff team wins in and trying to project that as a predictor in the playoffs. Cubs can win 94 games if they win out. My thoughts are that CO stil need to win 8 or 9 games or going 8-9 or 9-8 but if CO goes 5-12 down the stretch....finishing 87 wins the Cubs could catch them with a 14-6 finish.

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If they win out?!?!?!?

If they win out, I’ll write a $1000 check to Cubs Care

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson

by Shanghai Badger on Sep 15, 2009 11:22 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't say I did not notice but I won't get sucked in just yet.

Lost too many stupid games. My current goal is a small one. I will be attending the last 7 games. i want them to not
be mathematically eliminated by the time I get to game one.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either Jim

by Doggie Stalker on Sep 15, 2009 11:42 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

A vortex? No, of course not!

But AT&T Park, and everyone in it, will get dragged into the bay by a sea kraken during the Giants next home game.

Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.

by dat cubfan daver on Sep 15, 2009 12:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I won't get excited

unless we get past Atlanta and Florida (that could be in just a few days) and we can get within 3 games of the leading Rockies. Let’s face it, the Rockies should have no pressure, they are so far in front .500 ball should get them in. And, I’m not so sure they can’t overtake the Dodgers. Maybe that is who we should hope a long losing streak on along with the Giants.

Doggie Stalker is right, we lost way too many stupid games. Just 5 more wins on the season would have put us in good position to win 90+ easily. Unfortunately it didn’t happen.

This is only the beginning....Lou Pinella end of '07 season and Chicago Transit Authority (the band when they were really good).

by mrcubsfan on Sep 15, 2009 12:10 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

They are tied with FLA and ATL in the loss column, no need get past

The thing is Cubs are 5.5 back of CO but really 4 games in the loss column, Rox are playing tight right now.

The thing is I said 5-12, now it is 5-11 and the Rox have to play STL and LAD down the stretch. As for the Cubs climbing over the Giants they play them so the destiny is in their hands there.

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Sep 16, 2009 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're going to get close

I really believe Cubs can get between 1-2 games from Wilcard but there just aren’t enough games left. I really want to be wrong though!

by ak123 on Sep 15, 2009 12:25 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I said exactly the same thing.

Leaving us with an offseason full of thoughts “what if….”

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Sep 15, 2009 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

what if gregg didnt implode in august

what if aaron miles was never used as a pinch hitter in close ballgames…

people who swing at the first pitch should get punched in the face

by jesus christos on Sep 16, 2009 5:31 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kool Aide Evaporates Quickly

"People shouldn’t bust your chops just because you’re a Sox fan on a Cub board — but I know it happens. FWIW, I think sites like this are more interesting when fans of other teams join in the conversation." by Shanghai Badger on Mar 13, 2009

by DrCrawdad on Sep 18, 2009 11:53 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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