A Crosstown WS feaseable; 2006

[Scott G. F.]

When the Yanks played the Mets in the subway series my personal thinking at the time was, would it be cool if both Chicago teams would be in the World Series against each other. But then thought better of it. The White Sox and Cubs didn't have playoff caliber teams. It's a thought I'm reconsidering now.

 

A crosstown series is closer to reality then it ever has in my life time, but it is the Cubs that have to raise there game to get there. That, I'm sure, would be agreed upon by all. The Cubs have the horses, thay just have to get them healthy. They have decent players but need to upgrade the pen and bench.

 

The stakes just got higher for the Cubs. Not only get to the World Series but sweep the the White Sox in the fall classic.

 

Now that would be cool.

 

BTW this thread will reappear in 365 days.

[jyoung55]

Why will the thread re-appear when the Braves are playing the Angels in next years WS?

 

The Cubs have to do some serious work before this talk is legitimate.

[LoneStarCubFan]

The Cubs will win a World Series before the White Sox play in another one.

 

No way in the world they come close to duplicating what they did this year again. Not a chance.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

The Cubs will win a World Series before the White Sox play in another one.

 

No way in the world they come close to duplicating what they did this year again. Not a chance.

 

Yeah, the Sox aren't exactly a budding dynasty.

[illiniguy]

The Cubs will win a World Series before the White Sox play in another one.

 

No way in the world they come close to duplicating what they did this year again. Not a chance.

 

Yeah, the Sox aren't exactly a budding dynasty.

they could get better and younger though if they go with McArthy and Anderson in the outfield. Plus they have Sweeny and Chris Young in the wings. I don't think they are a dynasty but they did just win the freaking world series.

[LoneStarCubFan]

I don't think they are a dynasty but they did just win the freaking world series.

 

Yeah, the Diamondbacks sure sustained things after 2001. And the Marlins just took off after 2003. One WS does not a dynasty make. The Sox got off to a fast start in April and won a WS in probably the weakest playoff field of my lifetime. Big freakin' deal.

 

The Sox had way too many pitchers throw out of their minds this season. Ozzie Guillen, despite evidence to the contrary, is not a good in-game manager.

 

Yeah, they can get younger but younger doesn't always mean better.

[TheDude]

World Series next year? I'd be happy with a 90 in season and some momentum going into 2007.

 

"2007 ROY Pie leads Cubs to championship", sounds sexy, no?

[Blueheart05]

World Series next year? I'd be happy with a 90 in season and some momentum going into 2007.

 

"2007 ROY Pie leads Cubs to championship", sounds sexy, no?

 

I will not be happy if the Cubs don't make the playoffs in 2006.

 

On a side note, has anyone noticed that Cubs.com is now featuring as one of it's "top plays" video of Prior striking out Sox players at the Cell in his return?

 

There's also one that shows a game ending DP at Us Cellular and you can here Harrelson's voice in the tape talking about how the Cubs "...came in here and took 2 out of 3 from the best team in baseball." LOL, it wasn't there a few days ago. I think that's interesting and in some twisted way it must be someone trying to make Cubs' fans feel better because they didn't dominate us. If that's they case it's pathetic...

[UMFan83]

The White Sox are much closer to building a dynasty then the Cubs are. There I said it...

[CaliforniaRaisin]

The Cubs will win a World Series before the White Sox play in another one.

 

No way in the world they come close to duplicating what they did this year again. Not a chance.

 

Yeah, the Sox aren't exactly a budding dynasty.

they could get better and younger though if they go with McArthy and Anderson in the outfield. Plus they have Sweeny and Chris Young in the wings. I don't think they are a dynasty but they did just win the freaking world series.

 

Sweeney needs to hit more than 1 HR in a full minor league season for me to think highly of him. Chris Young is still a high-risk, high-reward prospect. We'll see how McCarthy and Anderson do next year (it'd be a shame if Brian Anderson wasn't starting next year in their OF).

 

No doubt their farm system is better than the Cubs, but it's not like these young kids are studs, outside of maybe Young.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

ESPN's poll asks if the White Sox can repeat. Illinois is split 50-50, and every other state has a minimum of 70% No.

[cubssox fan]

The Sox still have a lot of work to do... But if Frank Thomas is fully healthy and we bring back Konerko.... its possible we return. People keep saying our pitchers had career years well..... Buehrle and Garcia sure didnt and Garland is 26 when did pitchers have their best year at 26? Also B-Mac is an upgrade over El Duque for a starter..... If Contreras is the real deal we sure as hell can repeat if not it will be hard with the emergence of the Tribe in the central.

 

 

As for the Cubs I still stand by increasing payroll adding Furcal and Giles and than maybe keep Patterson and bat him like in the 7th spot of the order.

 

Furcal

Walker

Lee

Giles

Ramirez

Barret

Patterson

Murton

Pitcher

[NorthsideAvenger]

First: The is one reason why the White Sox will fail to even make the playoffs next yr: the Cleveland Indians. The only reason why the White Sox made the playoffs, was the built such a bad lead, that they coasted into the playoffs. The Indians have as much, if not MORE talent then the White Sox, and they will be hungry and angry for mssing out of the playoffs. So, I bet Cleveland will eliminate the WSox chances at a repeat.

 

Second: I wouldn't say the White Sox have a better farm system then the Cubs, but I would say they have a healthier system. Anderson/Sweeney/Young will have to wait for a shot at playing in Chicago next yr, because you think the White Sox are going to break up their current OF for a rookie? Cause I don't.

 

Third: While they still have work to do, but I do think the Cubs are closer to the WSeries then people think. They just need a season where it clicks. If/when Prior/Z/Wood is healthy, they are the BEST trio in baseball, but as I said "IF" they are healthy.

 

Fourth: I see Felix Pie sparking this team, at some point in the yr. He won't begin the yr in Chicago, but he will be wearing a Cubs uni before AS Game, and I believe he will spark the club.

[OnTheBeach]

The Cubs will win a World Series before the White Sox play in another one.

 

No way in the world they come close to duplicating what they did this year again. Not a chance.

 

It is extremely unlikely that the White Sox will repeat their regular season success next year, but not unthinkable. Most of their staff had career years and they had few injuries to overcome.

[da bears]

The Cubs will win a World Series before the White Sox play in another one.

 

No way in the world they come close to duplicating what they did this year again. Not a chance.

 

It is extremely unlikely that the White Sox will repeat their regular season success next year, but not unthinkable. Most of their staff had career years and they had few injuries to overcome.

 

Also everything came together perfectly for them this year. Im not taking this away from them, but a lot of things went right for them, and almost every break, although I do give them credit for taking advantage of everyhing. However, I cannot see them being this good next year. I pray to God that its us next year, but then again, it doesnt matter that the Cubs are alone now...

[illiniguy]

The Cubs will win a World Series before the White Sox play in another one.

 

No way in the world they come close to duplicating what they did this year again. Not a chance.

 

Yeah, the Sox aren't exactly a budding dynasty.

they could get better and younger though if they go with McArthy and Anderson in the outfield. Plus they have Sweeny and Chris Young in the wings. I don't think they are a dynasty but they did just win the freaking world series.

 

Sweeney needs to hit more than 1 HR in a full minor league season for me to think highly of him. Chris Young is still a high-risk, high-reward prospect. We'll see how McCarthy and Anderson do next year (it'd be a shame if Brian Anderson wasn't starting next year in their OF).

 

No doubt their farm system is better than the Cubs, but it's not like these young kids are studs, outside of maybe Young.

Chris Young is Felix Pie, yet we are all pumped over Felix.

[RationalSoxFan]

What team has won a world series where everything didn't "all come together?" I don't think they'll repeat but their regression probably won't be too dramatic.

[Backtobanks]

What team has won a world series where everything didn't "all come together?" I don't think they'll repeat but their regression probably won't be too dramatic.

 

Playing in the weak AL Central and having their starting pitching, they should have a good shot at 90+ wins. Of course, they did have career years out of 6 or 7 players, but their pitching should decrease the chances of a huge regression.

[XZero771679666304]

What team has won a world series where everything didn't "all come together?" I don't think they'll repeat but their regression probably won't be too dramatic.

 

Playing in the weak AL Central and having their starting pitching, they should have a good shot at 90+ wins. Of course, they did have career years out of 6 or 7 players, but their pitching should decrease the chances of a huge regression.

 

I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the Indians win the central next year.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

The Cubs will win a World Series before the White Sox play in another one.

 

No way in the world they come close to duplicating what they did this year again. Not a chance.

 

Yeah, the Sox aren't exactly a budding dynasty.

they could get better and younger though if they go with McArthy and Anderson in the outfield. Plus they have Sweeny and Chris Young in the wings. I don't think they are a dynasty but they did just win the freaking world series.

 

Sweeney needs to hit more than 1 HR in a full minor league season for me to think highly of him. Chris Young is still a high-risk, high-reward prospect. We'll see how McCarthy and Anderson do next year (it'd be a shame if Brian Anderson wasn't starting next year in their OF).

 

No doubt their farm system is better than the Cubs, but it's not like these young kids are studs, outside of maybe Young.

Chris Young is Felix Pie, yet we are all pumped over Felix.

 

It's not wise to be that pumped over Felix or Chris Young yet, they both have some work to do to be quality big leaguers.

[cubssox fan]

The Cubs will win a World Series before the White Sox play in another one.

 

No way in the world they come close to duplicating what they did this year again. Not a chance.

 

Yeah, the Sox aren't exactly a budding dynasty.

they could get better and younger though if they go with McArthy and Anderson in the outfield. Plus they have Sweeny and Chris Young in the wings. I don't think they are a dynasty but they did just win the freaking world series.

 

Sweeney needs to hit more than 1 HR in a full minor league season for me to think highly of him. Chris Young is still a high-risk, high-reward prospect. We'll see how McCarthy and Anderson do next year (it'd be a shame if Brian Anderson wasn't starting next year in their OF).

 

No doubt their farm system is better than the Cubs, but it's not like these young kids are studs, outside of maybe Young.

Chris Young is Felix Pie, yet we are all pumped over Felix.

 

It's not wise to be that pumped over Felix or Chris Young yet, they both have some work to do to be quality big leaguers.

 

 

I think its fair to be pumped about both players... Yes right now they are still only prospects but 2 be pumped up about what both possibly can be in the future...... Although people have to understand that their is a chance they wont make it but its ok to be excited.

 

 

As for everyone saying the White Sox players having career years.... Other than Contreras who always had the "stuff" please name 1. And im throwing this out there 2... pitchers dont have career years at 26... when pitchers have career years its like what Loaiza did in his 30's.

[sethuel1]

The Cubs will win a World Series before the White Sox play in another one.

 

No way in the world they come close to duplicating what they did this year again. Not a chance.

 

Yeah, the Sox aren't exactly a budding dynasty.

they could get better and younger though if they go with McArthy and Anderson in the outfield. Plus they have Sweeny and Chris Young in the wings. I don't think they are a dynasty but they did just win the freaking world series.

 

Sweeney needs to hit more than 1 HR in a full minor league season for me to think highly of him. Chris Young is still a high-risk, high-reward prospect. We'll see how McCarthy and Anderson do next year (it'd be a shame if Brian Anderson wasn't starting next year in their OF).

 

No doubt their farm system is better than the Cubs, but it's not like these young kids are studs, outside of maybe Young.

Chris Young is Felix Pie, yet we are all pumped over Felix.

 

It's not wise to be that pumped over Felix or Chris Young yet, they both have some work to do to be quality big leaguers.

 

 

I think its fair to be pumped about both players... Yes right now they are still only prospects but 2 be pumped up about what both possibly can be in the future...... Although people have to understand that their is a chance they wont make it but its ok to be excited.

 

 

As for everyone saying the White Sox players having career years.... Other than Contreras who always had the "stuff" please name 1. And im throwing this out there 2... pitchers dont have career years at 26... when pitchers have career years its like what Loaiza did in his 30's.

Cliff Politte, Dustin Hermanson, Neil Cotts. I grant you that Cotts is young, at least. But still... ERAs in the low 2's for each of them?

[YearofDaCubs]

You guys are funny the WSox JUST won the WS yesterday and had to go through the Red Sox, Angels, and Astros and also swept the Indians and took them out of the playoffs yet the Cubs are closer to the WS? NO WAY! What exactly is Hendry going to do this offseason that will make the Cubs WS contenders? This is a weak FA year and most teams are not wlling to trade their top players for what we have in the minors. We will need 2-3 upgrades on offense and 2-3 players for pitching and truthfully that seems like a stretch this off-season. We had the worst fundamentals in baseball and the WSox had one of the best. They also have a manager who is good unlike the Cubs. Come April I think we will have a good idea where this team stands, but until then I'm skeptical they can even make the playoffs with the Stros and Cards in our division.

[badger1679666666]

Come April I think we will have a good idea where this team stands, but until then I'm skeptical they can even make the playoffs with the Stros and Cards in our division.

 

Don't forget about the Brewers. They very well may be a WC team next year, though that might be one year too early.

 

With Lee, Brady Clark, Overbay, Hall, Hart, Hardy, Weeks, Fielder

 

Sheets, Davis, Capuano, Turnbow, Wise

 

They are young, and will be good for awhile.

[YearofDaCubs]

Come April I think we will have a good idea where this team stands, but until then I'm skeptical they can even make the playoffs with the Stros and Cards in our division.

 

Don't forget about the Brewers. They very well may be a WC team next year, though that might be one year too early.

 

With Lee, Brady Clark, Overbay, Hall, Hart, Hardy, Weeks, Fielder

 

Sheets, Davis, Capuano, Turnbow, Wise

 

They are young, and will be good for awhile.

2003 could have been our timeframe but unfortunately things are not looking too good right now.