timbo8 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 (edited) i really think the cubs are the rays of nl now when they were good eveything of the cubs mirrors those rays with david price and them Edited October 23, 2016 by gosoxtim8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxjr27 Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 06:32 PM) It makes sense, but I have never seen more Cubs shirts/hats worn than what I saw today. Even in a predominantly White Sox area, it was almost all Cubs fans. Don't go to my Walmart. Packed with cub fans today. Parking lot full of W flags. Bandwagon central. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 I'd be pissed if I were a Tribe fan. Even though they have one of the longest droughts in baseball history it's going to be Cubs this and Cubs that throughout the entire series. Straight up Cubs overload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 06:51 PM) I'd be pissed if I were a Tribe fan. Even though they have one of the longest droughts in baseball history it's going to be Cubs this and Cubs that throughout the entire series. Straight up Cubs overload. Â And LeBron took away the storyline of the city's long futility too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 05:00 PM) And LeBron took away the storyline of the city's long futility too. Yeah, that's true. The Indians are sort of gravy at this point. Not that the Indians don't have their own history and storyline, but you are absolutely right. The Indians are playing second fiddle not only to the Cubs, but the Cavs as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footlongcomiskeydog Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 06:27 PM) Has this been talked about? Since Theo took over in 2012, the Cubs record is 400-409 (without playoff record). This is obviously including the full rebuild they went through, including a 101 loss season, and a 96 loss season. They told fans this was a 5 year process, and things would be rough early on. During that same stretch, the Sox are 375-435, and have tried to "go for it" every year.  Just some food for thought.  Wow. This is depressing stuff. Further evidence that everyone involved with running this franchise deserves to be fired immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 06:27 PM) Has this been talked about? Since Theo took over in 2012, the Cubs record is 400-409 (without playoff record). This is obviously including the full rebuild they went through, including a 101 loss season, and a 96 loss season. They told fans this was a 5 year process, and things would be rough early on. During that same stretch, the Sox are 375-435, and have tried to "go for it" every year.  Just some food for thought.  What was the Tigers record during that 5 year stretch? They "go for it" every year too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 07:02 PM) Yeah, that's true. The Indians are sort of gravy at this point. Not that the Indians don't have their own history and storyline, but you are absolutely right. The Indians are playing second fiddle not only to the Cubs, but the Cavs as well. Â And Game 1 is the same night as the Cavs opening night and ring ceremony right down the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 05:07 PM) What was the Tigers record during that 5 year stretch? They "go for it" every year too. 431-379. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 05:35 PM) Great, the Tigers are just as bad as the Sox. That doesn't help me, or any of us. The Tigers won 56 games more than the Sox during that period...they certainly have NOT been as bad as the Sox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (Tony @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 07:35 PM) Great, the Tigers are just as bad as the Sox. That doesn't help me, or any of us. Â Averaged 87 wins a year and 3 playoff appearances. How is that bad? Â Both strategies can work but the owner and the front office have to be on the same page. And good at their job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpd9189 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Cubs in 5. Â However if Cleveland wins the first two it will be very interesting but I actually think not having the home field might benefit the Cubs. I never thought the 2-3-2 was very beneficial for the team with home field advantage. Quite frankly though I just think the Cubs are the better team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 This feels like the quietest day in Soxtalk history Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (b-Rye @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 10:18 PM) Giants and dodgers were really weak teams, cubs should of swept both teams. Indians have been hot throughout playoffs , cubs have them talent wise but it depends on how the cubs hit. Unfortunately cubs are built to win the next 3-5 years with no competition in sight in national league. I'm hoping Indians win in seven, but cubs probably got them in five games as long as they hit the ball or don't have a mental breakdown that leads to a choke . Not only do the cubs have top young talent theyve also bought a the finishing pieces to puzzle , more timely than Yanks/bosox ever have. I think this year and next year will be theyre prime dominant years and they'll slowly decline due to bad contracts , injuries , and lack off high draft picks I think this post says it all. Agree with everything here. The ultimate decline depends on the improvements Epstein makes after they win the WS this year and next. Funny thing is after the curse and everything, they might go on a Yankee like dynasty of the old days. Cubs could win the WS 3 of the next five years starting now, maybe 4. Edited October 24, 2016 by greg775 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justBLAZE Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 02:38 PM) One of the crappy things about being a Chicago transplant out here is getting a ton of texts and social media posts from everyone here, congratulating me for the Cubs success. I feel like throwing my phone against the wall. Â Feel your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (Knuckles @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 10:33 PM) Feel your pain. Â "You must be happy that the Cubs are doing well..." Â s*** I hear on the softball fields here in Austin while wearing my 83 Sox hat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 06:51 PM) I'd be pissed if I were a Tribe fan. Even though they have one of the longest droughts in baseball history it's going to be Cubs this and Cubs that throughout the entire series. Straight up Cubs overload. Â It was going to be obviously unbalanced. How many Indian fans out there vs how many Cubs ones? Who will the media entertain for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxjr27 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (greg775 @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 10:00 PM) I think this post says it all. Agree with everything here. The ultimate decline depends on the improvements Epstein makes after they win the WS this year and next. Funny thing is after the curse and everything, they might go on a Yankee like dynasty of the old days. Cubs could win the WS 3 of the next five years starting now, maybe 4. Bet the house on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 I actually felt really happy seeing some of my friends bask in the glory of going to the WS. They have suffered through all the Cubs s*** longer than I have known them and they have earned this. Â But on the other side of it there were so many that were too drunk to remember it or really soak it all in. This is what has always driven me crazy about the Cubs fans. It truly is just a party for them and a lot of them didnt experience the baseball aspect of it or its significance. Just piss faced drunk rambling on facebook about how you are so emotional. f*** off, you wont even remember the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (shipps @ Oct 24, 2016 -> 08:07 AM) I actually felt really happy seeing some of my friends bask in the glory of going to the WS. They have suffered through all the Cubs s*** longer than I have known them and they have earned this. Â But on the other side of it there were so many that were too drunk to remember it or really soak it all in. This is what has always driven me crazy about the Cubs fans. It truly is just a party for them and a lot of them didnt experience the baseball aspect of it or its significance. Just piss faced drunk rambling on facebook about how you are so emotional. f*** off, you wont even remember the game. Â I agree. Â You have those that have suffered. Â Those that are fans but only tune in for the playoffs. Â Those that just want to be part of the party. Â The worst though......those that follow sports and simply back the winning team. They are the die hard Yankee fans born and raised in Chicago that now follow the Hawks and cubs. Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
35thstreetswarm Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 23, 2016 -> 09:12 PM) This feels like the quietest day in Soxtalk history  I can't wait for these two days to be over. It feels like many Sox fans have absorbed this Cub-driven zeitgeist, and convinced themselves the season is over. It is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxjr27 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Salazar might be back i hear. BTW, i noticed all the sports writers are jumping on the cubs bandwagon saying the Indians have no shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxjr27 Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Sneed: White Sox owner rooting for the Cubs  http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sneed-whi...g-for-the-cubs/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (whitesoxjr27 @ Oct 24, 2016 -> 09:37 AM) Sneed: White Sox owner rooting for the Cubs http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/sneed-whi...g-for-the-cubs/  Nothing wrong with that. They rooted for us openly in 05. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 QUOTE (Brian @ Oct 24, 2016 -> 09:47 AM) Nothing wrong with that. They rooted for us openly in 05. Â It was on their promenade. Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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