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Yeah, well, after living through the '84 debacle trust me I would rather have won. Yea, I'm glad I wasn't around for that...but our generation of fans definitely got our own version of that in '03. I can honestly say I didn't need to find out what it felt like. The subsequent disastrous collapse of that pitching staff (which would've made us a playoff powerhouse for years to come) over the next few years was the cherry on top. For me it's seeing these horrible patterns, and then fearing the next repeat. For example: from my perspective, 2003 & 2004 wound being a replay of '84 and '85 in soooo many ways. Just seeing that history repeat itself like that was incredibly depressing. Then I sit there and go, "OK, this is the next '03 right?" ".....and here comes the next '85!!" It's bad, I know. But I can't help it. I feel like I've seen these same couple movies too many times. I'd rather not see yet another sequel, know what I mean? Yeah, but you also realize that that's totally irrational, and stupid magic and pixie dust like that isn't real, and what happened 24 years ago has no bearing on what's happening right now. I do realize it's irrational. Absolutely. But guess what? That just adds to the frustration. Shouldn't be able to happen *AGAIN*. The Cubs have the best record in the NL. For the moment. your pessimism is an unstoppable force Thank you. There is a very fine line between optimism and stupidity. Is there a fine line between fantasy and reality? Because I think these cubs are a very good team in real life.

high button. was that a correction (not that I'm mad)? I swear Harry used to say "blue suede" more times than not.

Yeah, well, after living through the '84 debacle trust me I would rather have won. Yea, I'm glad I wasn't around for that...but our generation of fans definitely got our own version of that in '03. I can honestly say I didn't need to find out what it felt like. The subsequent disastrous collapse of that pitching staff (which would've made us a playoff powerhouse for years to come) over the next few years was the cherry on top. For me it's seeing these horrible patterns, and then fearing the next repeat. For example: from my perspective, 2003 & 2004 wound being a replay of '84 and '85 in soooo many ways. Just seeing that history repeat itself like that was incredibly depressing. Then I sit there and go, "OK, this is the next '03 right?" ".....and here comes the next '85!!" It's bad, I know. But I can't help it. I feel like I've seen these same couple movies too many times. I'd rather not see yet another sequel, know what I mean? Yeah, but you also realize that that's totally irrational, and stupid magic and pixie dust like that isn't real, and what happened 24 years ago has no bearing on what's happening right now. I do realize it's irrational. Absolutely. But guess what? That just adds to the frustration. Shouldn't be able to happen *AGAIN*. The Cubs have the best record in the NL. For the moment. your pessimism is an unstoppable force

that play went out with blue suede shoes

sure. buy a new tv. :lol:

We're not worthy, we're not worthy... /wayne cambell

He's not tried and true like our grizzly vet Howry... WTG Rammy! (should be 2 for last 2)

Stupid damn 413 ft. CF! :banghead:

Neither am I (in most scenarios)

Both of our lefty BP guys (Eyre and Cotts. There aren't anymore right?) Have pitched well this year. You forgot Marshall, but that's Ok. Beat you. But to be fair, it must take a long time for that message to reach Japan :wink:

Both of our lefty BP guys (Eyre and Cotts. There aren't anymore right?) Have pitched well this year. Marshall

Well on most days, when a RH starts, Reed will be the first RH pinch hitter.

Losing is what this team does best. After all, they have a reputation to uphold. seriously? When did you start following the Cubs? Once again. THIS team refers to 2008 no? Not that it matters. The Cubs have 16 pennants, over 10,000 wins, a well over .500 all time record... but none of that matters because they haven't managed to win a WS in 100 years. Does anyone honestly care about the WS drought? I've been watching the Cubs for 13 years. I don't care what they did before then. Those of you that have been watching for 30-40 years, I understand the frustration, but that's still nowhere near 100 and there are plenty of teams that have been more futile over the recent past than the Cubs. I'm pretty sure nobody here has been waiting anywhere near 100 years for a championship. All the 100 years crap is just media and fan nonsense. It gives other team's fans (bogus) ammunition to talk trash. That's about it. If they had won a WS in 84 or 89, I'd be no more satisfied or happy as a Cubs fan than I am right now. Case in point, Brewer fans can talk all the crap they want about 100 years, but I'm pretty sure a lot of them haven't even seen a postseason series in their lifetimes. I wanted to respond like this but a) couldn't find the Cubs exact overall record and b) didn't have the motivation that you have. But what if you someone gave you a refresher?

Were they not holding him on?

Thanks Grace, it stayed inside Don, shut the hell up.

Losing is what this team does best. After all, they have a reputation to uphold. seriously? When did you start following the Cubs? Once again. THIS team refers to 2008 no? No, it refers to the Cubs franchise. Well when in a game thread of all places, I would expect "this" team to refer to the 2008 team. I think we all know about their past failures.

Losing is what this team does best. After all, they have a reputation to uphold. seriously? When did you start following the Cubs? Once again. THIS team refers to 2008 no?

Losing is what this team does best. After all, they have a reputation to uphold. seriously? Um.... You ARE aware of this team's history, right? Do you need a refresher? By this team you mean the team that is 16 games over .500? Yeah, I do need a refresher, since when is losing "what they do best"? And what reputation? I'm so sick and tired of the "this is the cubs" woe is me crap. It's a slump, they'll get out of it, calm down.

Losing is what this team does best. After all, they have a reputation to uphold. seriously?

Augie is the best "taking second on a wild pitch" runner I have EVER seen!!!! /dbacks announcers

I much as I hate the it... ballgame

sigh...another quick inning :banghead:

Young owns Lilly

Yeah, kinda insinuating that Reed may be more valuable than Soriano bc of his "intangibles". Pretty ridiculous. Maybe a certain poster emailed his thoughts to the booth?

Man, crazy 84MPH heat gets him!