Cubs are CURSED!!

Scav · #1 10-02-2008, 10:05 PM

There is no doubt in my mind

PeteMugg · #2 10-02-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

There is no doubt in my mind

Noooo, they're just the cubs

SCUDSBROTHER · #3 10-02-2008, 10:19 PM

Furcal, the magician, is back. I have seen him do that many times, but he usually "bunts" to the shortstop. I have never seen him try it this early in the game though. They are trying to do some different stuff to rattle Zambrano.

mclem0822 · #4 10-02-2008, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

There is no doubt in my mind

This is making me sick to watch,I mean WTF!

Scav · #5 10-02-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mclem0822

This is making me sick to watch,I mean WTF!

They are just cursed, they are brutal, blew their load 1st half of the season and now you get everything your own way and you lay an egg...you boot ground balls, you groove f'n fastballs down the pipe, no f'n heart

mclem0822 · #6 10-02-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Scav

They are just cursed, they are brutal, blew their load 1st half of the season and now you get everything your own way and you lay an egg...you boot ground balls, you groove f'n fastballs down the pipe, no f'n heart

I just had the sense that this year, with this squad would be different! I'm not ready to stick a fork in them, but this is just awful to watch, and hard to grasp after such an amazing run this season. The rotation has been great, we are way better then this kinda crap!

Scav · #7 10-02-2008, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by mclem0822

I just had the sense that this year, with this squad would be different! I'm not ready to stick a fork in them, but this is just awful to watch, and hard to grasp after such an amazing run this season. The rotation has been great, we are way better then this kinda crap!

They are done, I am just glad I won't have to watch anymore of this garbage

SCUDSBROTHER · #8 10-02-2008, 10:40 PM

Soriano shouldn't of swung at a 2-0 pitch. I don't think Chad would of been able to throw 3 strikes before he threw another 2 balls. Pretty sure bout that. His contol isn't so great.

Crown@club · #9 10-03-2008, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Scav

There is no doubt in my mind

Just like there was a Bambino curse. A RAN curse. A 2 year old champ curse. Give me a break!

Cubs got rid of supersticious Turk Wendell, now Cub fans like yourself need to forget about it. Makes me sick.

onebadbeast · #10 10-03-2008, 01:43 AM

as a yankee fan myself, we had to watch all year the blowhard, bragging cubs fans all over the usa. once again they proved the losers that they are. and now my fat boss can kiss my ass when he said manny? manny who? just another chicago blowhard mouthing off, and you can take that loser jim belushi back to where he came from as well.

Bigsmc · #11 10-03-2008, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by onebadbeast

as a yankee fan myself, we had to watch all year the blowhard, bragging cubs fans all over the usa. once again they proved the losers that they are. and now my fat boss can kiss my ass when he said manny? manny who? just another chicago blowhard mouthing off, and you can take that loser jim belushi back to where he came from as well.

You Yankee fans aren't blowhard, bragging fans though.

miraja2 · #12 10-03-2008, 07:48 AM

I am about the only Dodgers fan that I know living in the Chicago area so I have to admit, these past two days have been a lot of fun. That being said, this series is far from over. I told one of my Cub-fan friends before the series started that if the Dodgers win this series, I wouldn't be shocked to see them win the three games at Wrigley and go 0-2 in L.A. On the surface that doesn't make much sense, because the Dodgers were a much better team at home this year than they were on the road, but this thing is about pitching matchups.

I have zero confidence in Kuroda, and then I think Ted Lilly will get the job done for the Cubs in Game 4. It has looked like a total mismatch so far, but I think the odds of Kuroda beating Harden are slim, and one victory by the Cubs can turn the whole thing around.

Crown@club · #13 10-03-2008, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by miraja2

I am about the only Dodgers fan that I know living in the Chicago area so I have to admit, these past two days have been a lot of fun. That being said, this series is far from over. I told one of my Cub-fan friends before the series started that if the Dodgers win this series, I wouldn't be shocked to see them win the three games at Wrigley and go 0-2 in L.A. On the surface that doesn't make much sense, because the Dodgers were a much better team at home this year than they were on the road, but this thing is about pitching matchups.

I have zero confidence in Kuroda, and then I think Ted Lilly will get the job done for the Cubs in Game 4. It has looked like a total mismatch so far, but I think the odds of Kuroda beating Harden are slim, and one victory by the Cubs can turn the whole thing around.

.....And how many years have we heard from those blowhard Yank fans doing the same thing. The moaning of the 80's.

Now going back to this reply. I believe in the same thing that Cub pitching is too good to let down. But which Ted Lilly are we going to see? The regular season pitcher that has done quite well, or the jittery guy (a la Dempster) that we saw against in Arizona in the playoffs last year.

SCUDSBROTHER · #14 10-03-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by miraja2

I am about the only Dodgers fan that I know living in the Chicago area so I have to admit, these past two days have been a lot of fun. That being said, this series is far from over. I told one of my Cub-fan friends before the series started that if the Dodgers win this series, I wouldn't be shocked to see them win the three games at Wrigley and go 0-2 in L.A. On the surface that doesn't make much sense, because the Dodgers were a much better team at home this year than they were on the road, but this thing is about pitching matchups.

I have zero confidence in Kuroda, and then I think Ted Lilly will get the job done for the Cubs in Game 4. It has looked like a total mismatch so far, but I think the odds of Kuroda beating Harden are slim, and one victory by the Cubs can turn the whole thing around.

We got 3 games to win 1. Be terrific to win a playoff series at home. Dodgers have been much better at home this year. Kuroda can be a warrior. It's a matter of whether he has anything to give. He is very mentally tough, but he is unprofessional at controlling his pitches. He can go from contending for a no hitter to getting knocked out in the 3rd or 4th inning. Given this particular situation, I think he is gunna step up, and be a warrior. It's a guess though. I absolutely love watching Furcal play this game. He was our heart n' soul, and then he was gone. I think just about everybody thought we lost him for the year. Getting him back was a big surprise. Watching him hit, and streak down the 1st baseline is a huge rush. I think he is a big part of this. He gives everyone that lil extra bit of confidence. He is a star. Absolutely a star. Now we have 2 stars. We have beaten this team here this year. I think they are gunna do it, and the party is gunna be a blast. This organization needs to win a playoff series very badly. Everybody wants to win a world series, but a playoff series win is gunna bring a lot of pride back to an organization that has had it's a-s-s kicked around for 20 years. Most of these guys still have that sick feeling from getting swept by the Mets. This is the only way to get rid of that embarassment. We don't have much to close games with right now. We have got a problem with Saito. He is not right. I think we can take this at home. It's important to do this at home with the L.A. Fans. They are gunna be determined. If CUBS want this, then they are gunna have to beat a very hungry group, and very hungry fans.

pdrift1 · #15 10-04-2008, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by miraja2

I am about the only Dodgers fan that I know living in the Chicago area so I have to admit, these past two days have been a lot of fun. That being said, this series is far from over. I told one of my Cub-fan friends before the series started that if the Dodgers win this series, I wouldn't be shocked to see them win the three games at Wrigley and go 0-2 in L.A. On the surface that doesn't make much sense, because the Dodgers were a much better team at home this year than they were on the road, but this thing is about pitching matchups.

I have zero confidence in Kuroda, and then I think Ted Lilly will get the job done for the Cubs in Game 4. It has looked like a total mismatch so far, but I think the odds of Kuroda beating Harden are slim, and one victory by the Cubs can turn the whole thing around.

ted lilly pftttttt !!!!!!!!!

miraja2 · #16 10-05-2008, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by miraja2

I am about the only Dodgers fan that I know living in the Chicago area so I have to admit, these past two days have been a lot of fun. That being said, this series is far from over. I told one of my Cub-fan friends before the series started that if the Dodgers win this series, I wouldn't be shocked to see them win the three games at Wrigley and go 0-2 in L.A. On the surface that doesn't make much sense, because the Dodgers were a much better team at home this year than they were on the road, but this thing is about pitching matchups.

I have zero confidence in Kuroda, and then I think Ted Lilly will get the job done for the Cubs in Game 4. It has looked like a total mismatch so far, but I think the odds of Kuroda beating Harden are slim, and one victory by the Cubs can turn the whole thing around.

herkhorse · #17 10-03-2008, 08:02 AM

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You Yankee fans aren't blowhard, bragging fans though.

Scav · #18 10-03-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Crown@club

Just like there was a Bambino curse. A RAN curse. A 2 year old champ curse. Give me a break!

Cubs got rid of supersticious Turk Wendell, now Cub fans like yourself need to forget about it. Makes me sick.

how do you explain the best team in the national league playing their two worst games of the year, BACK TO BACK, then?

That is called a curse....

I am beginning to think that maybe it isn't the Cubs but it is me

Crown@club · #19 10-03-2008, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Scav

how do you explain the best team in the national league playing their two worst games of the year, BACK TO BACK, then?

That is called a curse....

I am beginning to think that maybe it isn't the Cubs but it is me

They were struggling in September before this started. It has nothing to do with curses. Obviously Dempster was all about nerves. Even though DeRosa is a utility player that plays in the infield mostly, his defense isn't all that great. I thought Zambrano actually pitched well besides having a horrible September.

Another Problem. Cubs showed great OBP and low K's this year hitting. The first 2 games they've shown no patience at the plate whatsoever. They are swinging at the pitchers pitches. Soriano wants to bat in front of the plate to try to get the ball before it breaks. If you watched the 9th inning closely last night, that was good 2008 Cubs hitting baseball this year. They all sat and waited for their pitch for the 9th. Thats what they need to do

Bigsmc · #20 10-03-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Scav

how do you explain the best team in the national league playing their two worst games of the year, BACK TO BACK, then?

That is called a curse....

I am beginning to think that maybe it isn't the Cubs but it is me

I thought maybe after getting rid of your rotten festering gall bladder, that things may turn around for you. I guess not.