The trials and tribulations of being a Cubs fan...

 
My favorite quote from this article...

In the sixth inning, for his chef's special, Wood even struck out Chipper Jones on a split-fingered changeup he almost never throws -- but "he's been working on that," said catcher Paul Bako. Which was news that will no doubt thrill hitters across the globe.
posted by Oleg at 2:00 PM

 
The Curse of Coming Close...

The Cubs are up two games to one on the Braves. Matt Clement will be trying to go pitch for pitch with Wood and Prior, because, well, we'll kick Russ Ortiz's ass...

But here's what I really want to talk about...the Boston Red Sox.

Being a Cubs fan, I'm almost guilted into having some sort of sympathy for the Boston Red Sox. Screw the Boston Red Sox.

HBO's Real Sports just did a piece on what would happen if the Red Sox were to win the World Series. All these people were talking about how great it would be, but...what would happen the next day? They think that somehow the mystique of the Red Sox would be worn off. Some would have nothing to root for. What would happen next? Screw that...

Since 1945, the Red Sox have won 4 pennants and 2 division titles. 2003 is their 3rd wild card appearance. Everyone knows about 1975 and 1986...Somehow, I'm supposed to feel sorry for a bunch of chumps who have come within a few mere outs of winning the World Series? Screw them.

If I taste the World Series, I want the whole damn thing...lovable losers tag be damned. The Red Sox fans have no perspective. I'd trade the rest of Sammy Sosa's career for a World Series. I'd trade the Bulls 6 championships for a World Series. I'd trade Wrigley Field for a World Series.

Screw the Red Sox. They can keep feeling sorry for themselves, I'll be celebrating the World Series on the northside for about 3 1/2 months...till pitchers and catchers report again...and then, we'll do it again.

Go Cubs!!!
posted by Oleg at 12:15 PM