greg775 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 All the pressure on the Cubs now, a loss and they're dead, a win and they still have to win one of two on the road or they're dead. Very good points. Another way to look at it is the Cubs and Angels had it wrapped up early and tonight's losses will shock them back into reality and they'll be fine in the long run. We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Yeah, I thought Wrigley Field had the intensity of an ordinary game. You really notice it when comparing to our game yesterday, for example. And I know there weren't many opportunities for the Cub fans to be excited, but after the grandslam it was just dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoda Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 This game was so slow paced that I fell asleep without knowing and woke up not too long ago. I did manage to see the Manny HR. It's incredible how he just flipped the bat and made it seem like the ball was never going to come down. He has definitely turned that team's appearance into a contender and with a short series like this one, they can ride today's momentum into tomorrow's game and possibly go home with a 2-0 lead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baines3 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Well the Cubs flubbed up game one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 The bad news for Cubs fans is that their season basically rests in the hands and unstable mind of Carlos Zambrano. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 If I were a Cubs fan I wouldn't be worried in the least. I'd be shocked if it goes past 4 games. Gotta love Manny though, what an awesome human being he is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 You have to be worried after losing game 1 in your home park. If they lose tomorrow that is a pretty big hole to be found in. If the sox don't win tomorrow, i'd be nervous and we're not expected to win anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Even after the fact I would acknowledge that it (L) came via Lowe, while the Cubs were throwing miracle boy who must've eaten his veggies over the winter after being a welcome sight for opposing teams in the 9th over the past few years. Shorter series so a loss hurts, but again, I'd be stunned if LA walks out of this to get to lose to the Phils. I think tomorrow is more of a question mark than Harden, but I would bet the house that the game "5.2 innings of no hit ball" pitches the Cubs could probably waltz away with no matter who they start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 I expected them to lose today and still win the series, but they have to be nervous. I think if Harden was going game 2 then they probably shouldnt be nervous. You just never know what Zambrano will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Precisely the reason I would have had Zambrano open, followed by Harden or Dempster. I admit, it's tempting to favor Dempster with his joke of a home record, but Lou isn't braindead... That golden parachute of a closer for the opposition (for what, 2 years?) doesn't just trip and fall on #1 starter status over the course of an offseason. If Ryan Dempter were a $100 bill, I would run a counterfeit pen over him, twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juddling Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Looks like someone forgot to tell the Dodgers that the Cubs were the annointed ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 At least one fan was into the game: Cubs fan arrested for throwing ball at Dodgers player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 You know, we dont need this bad karma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 10:33 AM) You know, we dont need this bad karma. I have made an effort not to put anything in cub fans faces. Anything I say, will be in private or in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Want to know the real (and only) reason the Cubs are cursed? Because THEY believe they are cursed, and do weird s*** like you see in that video to try and "overcome" it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 It's stupid s*** like that that causes my Cub fan friends and family to go insane. Only the truly idiotic embrace the "curse" and all its manifestations. There's nothing cute or romantic or mystical about losing. Losing Sucks. Always has, always will. Maybe if they treated these games as just GAMES, rather than exorcisms, goat executions, blowing up "cursed" baseballs and all that other nonsense, maybe they'd win a few of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxman352000 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 QUOTE (DonkeyKongerko @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 01:14 PM) At least one fan was into the game: Cubs fan arrested for throwing ball at Dodgers player What a tool. Its people like this that give teams fans a bad reputation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 QUOTE (The Critic @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 10:51 AM) Maybe if they treated these games as just GAMES, rather than exorcisms, goat executions, blowing up "cursed" baseballs and all that other nonsense, maybe they'd win a few of them. That's exactly what I mean. It's hard enough to try and get to/win a World Series just by winning the 7/11 games, but when you are trying to deal with all that other stuff, it makes it almost impossible, especially at the first sign of trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve9347 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 Why would the Cubs allow some whacked out Priest to sprinkle Holy water on the field? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That funky motion Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 11:49 AM) Why would the Cubs allow some whacked out Priest to sprinkle Holy water on the field? The sod father said no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 QUOTE (The Critic @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 09:51 AM) Only the truly idiotic embrace the "curse" and all its manifestations. so true. but it is funny to watch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 11:49 AM) Why would the Cubs allow some whacked out Priest to sprinkle Holy water on the field? Desperation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthsideNorthsideFan Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Oct 1, 2008 -> 10:02 PM) Yeah, I thought Wrigley Field had the intensity of an ordinary game. You really notice it when comparing to our game yesterday, for example. And I know there weren't many opportunities for the Cub fans to be excited, but after the grandslam it was just dead. I think instead of the usual rowdy assclowns at Wrigley you saw a different set of fans buying $500-2000 ripoff Wrigley playoff tickets. That's what happens when a team's ownership works in conjunction with scam brokers like they do... Granted '05 Sox post-season tix weren't exactly Monday walkups, but you still saw a representation of the real fan at that time. Edited October 2, 2008 by SouthsideNorthsideFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 QUOTE (SouthsideNorthsideFan @ Oct 2, 2008 -> 05:04 PM) I think instead of the usual rowdy assclowns at Wrigley you saw a different set of fans buying $500-2000 ripoff Wrigley playoff tickets. That's what happens when a team's ownership works in conjunction with scam brokers like they do... Granted '05 Sox post-season tix weren't exactly Monday walkups, but you still saw a representation of the real fan at that time. This is what I thought as well. They have a large season ticket fanbase, and your bussed in from Iowa frat boy probably isn't one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 A Cub win tonight would make this an overall horrible day. I hope the Dodgers can salvage it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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