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[jersey cubs fan]

I just realized how funny that 2nd picture is. He's dragging his bag behind him, the ultimate sign of failure -- and he's like "yeah baby, right back at ya! w00t! happy times!"

 

He should be McCain's campaign advisor.

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2008-10/42778437.jpg

 

Ultimate sign of failure, or universal sign of person with luggage? How in the hell is that the ultimate sign of failure?

[Soul]

I just realized how funny that 2nd picture is. He's dragging his bag behind him, the ultimate sign of failure -- and he's like "yeah baby, right back at ya! w00t! happy times!"

 

He should be McCain's campaign advisor.

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2008-10/42778437.jpg

 

Ultimate sign of failure, or universal sign of person with luggage? How in the hell is that the ultimate sign of failure?

 

Because of the context. I'm not being serious here. I'm trying to have a little fun with this thing. A lot of angry Cub fans would see it this way, right or wrong. I just think it's funny, thinking about how they would view this.

[Sammy Sofa]

Sori rules.

 

Pics like that make me like him even more.

[Soul]

Seriously. Would people want him sulking all offseason? That would solve nothing.

[Cynosure]

Sori rules.

 

Pics like that make me like him even more.

 

I like his shirt... and watch.

[abuck1220]

he should definitely be in tears. or at least doing the charlie brown walk.

 

I just can't get over the fact that the players typically care about the results less than we do.

 

well, that just isn't true. and if it was true, and you really do care more about the cubs postseason than the players, you should probably re-examine your priorities in life.

[abuck1220]

Sori rules.

 

Pics like that make me like him even more.

 

I like his shirt... and watch.

 

i like his "suck it, cub fans" attitude.

[rocket]

he should definitely be in tears. or at least doing the charlie brown walk.

 

I know I know, I'm definitely overreacting to the photos. I just can't get over the fact that the players typically care about the results less than we do. Plus pretty much everything Soriano has done since the regular season ended has pissed me off.

 

I mean why should he care, he makes $18 million a year, cheats on his wife whenever he wants, can pretty much buy whatever he wants, and has the next 4 months off basically (obviously he'll be working out and stuff).

 

he probably was upset. but he, unlike some of the posters here, got over it.

[KingCubsFan]

he should definitely be in tears. or at least doing the charlie brown walk.

 

I just can't get over the fact that the players typically care about the results less than we do.

 

well, that just isn't true. and if it was true, and you really do care more about the cubs postseason than the players, you should probably re-examine your priorities in life.

I doubt they spend as much of their free time thinking about the Cubs as we do. It's their job, they get paid to do it, end of story. I'm sure some players were upset, but I bet most of them were over it by the time they boarded the plane.

[UMFan83]

he should definitely be in tears. or at least doing the charlie brown walk.

 

I just can't get over the fact that the players typically care about the results less than we do.

 

well, that just isn't true. and if it was true, and you really do care more about the cubs postseason than the players, you should probably re-examine your priorities in life.

 

Nah, I don't think I need to re-examine my priorities. I am still a bit broken up about the loss. We'll never quite know who cares more, the fans or the players. Players lose a big game and they will go out for dinner and drinks, fans will go home and sulk and be upset. Fans spend money to support their team, players make money playing for their team. Players go home after the season, fans sit around and talk about it. Bottom line is, sports are entertainment. Entertainment is a diversion to everyday life. No matter how pathetic people think it is, people use sports as an emotional crutch all the time. They make sports teams an extension of them, and when they latch onto a team, they latch onto them for life. It's like a family. A player might take a loss hard, but then again he might be traded that offseason and have no connection to the team. Fans don't "trade teams", so emotionally they are more invested.

 

But like I said because we can't really tell. When you play with 24 other guys for 6 months and see them day in and day out and know them personally, know their families, etc there is a major emotional tie to a team as well. But emotional ties aside, they get paid millions to play baseball. They don't have to do to a miserable desk job once the season is over. They will go home, spend time with their families, and work out to get ready for next year. I am talking in circles here, I know.

[Soul]

If you knew the Cubs would be in the playoffs every year, I'll bet you wouldn't let it bother you so much UMFan. We'll be back. Next year should be another pretty good one. There's no more "Cubs can't do it two years in a row."

 

All these Cub stereotypes are dropping off. It's only a matter of time. First it was "Cubs can't make the playoffs, ever." (1984....gone). Then it was, "They'll never win a playoff series!!" (2003, done). Then it was, "yeah but they'll never make the playoffs two years in a row!" (2008, finished).

 

It's only a matter of time. We've been to the playoffs 3 times in the past 6 years. We've been the division champs half the years since '03.

 

More good things coming. Focus on that.

[UMFan83]

If you knew the Cubs would be in the playoffs every year, I'll bet you wouldn't let it bother you so much UMFan. We'll be back. Next year should be another pretty good one. There's no more "Cubs can't do it two years in a row."

 

All these Cub stereotypes are dropping off. It's only a matter of time. First it was "Cubs can't make the playoffs, ever." (1984....gone). Then it was, "They'll never win a playoff series!!" (2003, done). Then it was, "yeah but they'll never make the playoffs two years in a row!" (2008, finished).

 

It's only a matter of time. We've been to the playoffs 3 times in the past 6 years. We've been the division champs half the years since '03.

 

More good things coming. Focus on that.

 

Yeah, I hear ya. I'm not like depressed over it anymore. It's not effecting my day to day life or anything. But I'm still bitter about the end of the season, and I probably will be for awhile. So when I see Soriano laughing it up, my emotional response is to be angry at him for seemingly not caring. My rational side tells me that it probably doesn't matter whether he showed up laughing or showed up blasting Linkin Park and wearing emo clothes, because its not going to effect his performance for next year.

[Guest]

he should definitely be in tears. or at least doing the charlie brown walk.

 

I know I know, I'm definitely overreacting to the photos. I just can't get over the fact that the players typically care about the results less than we do. Plus pretty much everything Soriano has done since the regular season ended has pissed me off.

 

I mean why should he care, he makes $18 million a year, cheats on his wife whenever he wants, can pretty much buy whatever he wants, and has the next 4 months off basically (obviously he'll be working out and stuff).

 

Wow.

[UMFan83]

he should definitely be in tears. or at least doing the charlie brown walk.

 

I know I know, I'm definitely overreacting to the photos. I just can't get over the fact that the players typically care about the results less than we do. Plus pretty much everything Soriano has done since the regular season ended has pissed me off.

 

I mean why should he care, he makes $18 million a year, cheats on his wife whenever he wants, can pretty much buy whatever he wants, and has the next 4 months off basically (obviously he'll be working out and stuff).

 

Wow.

 

Care to explain?

 

I hate when people respond to things in this fashion. Serves no purpose other than to essentially say 'wow you couldnt be more wrong and theres no room for argument'

[Guest]

No, I'm not saying you're wrong or that you're right.

 

I'm just saying wow to your post which is your reaction when you see a picture of Soriano smiling 3 days after they were eliminated.

[imb]

he should definitely be in tears. or at least doing the charlie brown walk.

 

I know I know, I'm definitely overreacting to the photos. I just can't get over the fact that the players typically care about the results less than we do. Plus pretty much everything Soriano has done since the regular season ended has pissed me off.

 

I mean why should he care, he makes $18 million a year, cheats on his wife whenever he wants, can pretty much buy whatever he wants, and has the next 4 months off basically (obviously he'll be working out and stuff).

 

Have you honestly not smiled since Saturday?

 

Of course I have. But not to anything Cubs related.

 

Just because Soriano is a Cub doesn't mean he's smiling to anything Cub related.

 

I just think its odd that while coming to Wrigley Field, making his first public appearance since a disastrous postseason (both for himself and the team) he is seen yucking it up like he doesn't have a care in the world. I would guess having millions of dollars to fall back on would do that to you.

 

Again, I'm overreacting, I know, it just strikes me the wrong way. And honestly, if it doesn't make some of the comments he made after the game, I probably don't think twice about the photos. I'm probably taking the photo well out of context though.

 

get a grip, jesus

[sneakypower]

there have been a rash of people absolutely embarrassing themselves re:Soriano lately

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I doubt they spend as much of their free time thinking about the Cubs as we do. It's their job, they get paid to do it, end of story. I'm sure some players were upset, but I bet most of them were over it by the time they boarded the plane.

you don't think they think about their jobs as much as we think about their jobs?

[CarolinaCubFan]

I doubt they spend as much of their free time thinking about the Cubs as we do. It's their job, they get paid to do it, end of story. I'm sure some players were upset, but I bet most of them were over it by the time they boarded the plane.

you don't think they think about their jobs as much as we think about their jobs?

 

Lou and all the players weren't here 20 years ago, many of the fans have been. I think a lot of the fans are more emotionally vested in this teams performance than what most of the players are. I'm not saying the players don't care, I'm just saying the fans have long suffered.

[UMFan83]

he should definitely be in tears. or at least doing the charlie brown walk.

 

I know I know, I'm definitely overreacting to the photos. I just can't get over the fact that the players typically care about the results less than we do. Plus pretty much everything Soriano has done since the regular season ended has pissed me off.

 

I mean why should he care, he makes $18 million a year, cheats on his wife whenever he wants, can pretty much buy whatever he wants, and has the next 4 months off basically (obviously he'll be working out and stuff).

 

Have you honestly not smiled since Saturday?

 

Of course I have. But not to anything Cubs related.

 

Just because Soriano is a Cub doesn't mean he's smiling to anything Cub related.

 

I just think its odd that while coming to Wrigley Field, making his first public appearance since a disastrous postseason (both for himself and the team) he is seen yucking it up like he doesn't have a care in the world. I would guess having millions of dollars to fall back on would do that to you.

 

Again, I'm overreacting, I know, it just strikes me the wrong way. And honestly, if it doesn't make some of the comments he made after the game, I probably don't think twice about the photos. I'm probably taking the photo well out of context though.

 

get a grip, jesus

 

I'm gripped quite well thank you. And I'm not Jesus, but I appreciate the comparison.

Edited October 8, 2008 by UMFan83

[David]

I'm about as big a Cubs fan as anyone I know and I was "yucking it up" the same night of the game 3 loss.

 

 

I did watch 40 Year Old Virgin to cheer me up after game 2, though.

 

 

Anyway, yea, I don't see what the big deal is about Soriano smiling 2-3 days after the Cubs' playoff exit.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I doubt they spend as much of their free time thinking about the Cubs as we do. It's their job, they get paid to do it, end of story. I'm sure some players were upset, but I bet most of them were over it by the time they boarded the plane.

you don't think they think about their jobs as much as we think about their jobs?

 

Lou and all the players weren't here 20 years ago, many of the fans have been. I think a lot of the fans are more emotionally vested in this teams performance than what most of the players are. I'm not saying the players don't care, I'm just saying the fans have long suffered.

what does that have to do with anything? I wasn't with my company 20 years ago, and that doesn't mean I don't think about my job and performance any less than those who have been or our stockholders.

[CarolinaCubFan]

I doubt they spend as much of their free time thinking about the Cubs as we do. It's their job, they get paid to do it, end of story. I'm sure some players were upset, but I bet most of them were over it by the time they boarded the plane.

you don't think they think about their jobs as much as we think about their jobs?

 

Lou and all the players weren't here 20 years ago, many of the fans have been. I think a lot of the fans are more emotionally vested in this teams performance than what most of the players are. I'm not saying the players don't care, I'm just saying the fans have long suffered.

what does that have to do with anything? I wasn't with my company 20 years ago, and that doesn't mean I don't think about my job and performance any less than those who have been or our stockholders.

 

I'm sure your job is very similar to Soriano's or most other players. For starters, is your job garunteed for 8 years and $136M? No worries of getting fired, no evaluations, no reviews. I hear what you are saying, I just don't think your example is a good one.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I doubt they spend as much of their free time thinking about the Cubs as we do. It's their job, they get paid to do it, end of story. I'm sure some players were upset, but I bet most of them were over it by the time they boarded the plane.

you don't think they think about their jobs as much as we think about their jobs?

 

Lou and all the players weren't here 20 years ago, many of the fans have been. I think a lot of the fans are more emotionally vested in this teams performance than what most of the players are. I'm not saying the players don't care, I'm just saying the fans have long suffered.

what does that have to do with anything? I wasn't with my company 20 years ago, and that doesn't mean I don't think about my job and performance any less than those who have been or our stockholders.

 

I'm sure your job is very similar to Soriano's or most other players. For starters, is your job garunteed for 8 years and $136M? No worries of getting fired, no evaluations, no reviews. I hear what you are saying, I just don't think your example is a good one.

you're right, it was just as bad as those who claim the players don't care that much after the final out

[abuck1220]

there have been a rash of people absolutely embarrassing themselves re:Soriano lately

 

far more embarrassing than soriano's performance in the NLDS, actually.