Will the Cubs fold on schedule? - Honda Pilot

bcclements · 09-23-2003, 06:23 PM

I have learned not to invest any time or emotion into the baseball races until the last weekend, especially with the Chicago Cubs.

Can they make the playoffs?

ramirami · 09-23-2003, 06:29 PM

on paper they should....

3 against the reds --> red are a minor league team right now (should sweep them). and 3 against pirates ...

whereas huston has to still play 2 agains SF and 4 against milwaukee....

....however this is the cubs so should not be too hopeful...if they do where do we build the Dusty shrine??

ammdaddy · 09-23-2003, 07:19 PM

I'm a born-and-raised Northsider, but I've always been a White Sox fan! With the PaleHose out of contention, I can now turn my attention to da BEARS!

Hope they whip up on the Cheeseheads this coming Monday night!

NOTHING is better than beating the Pack!

ammdaddy

RikiShah · 09-23-2003, 07:39 PM

GO CUBS!!! Huge fane of the cubbies. I'm sure they won't let us down this year. I really hope they make the playoffs. Chances look good as of now against reds....

ammdaddy · 09-23-2003, 08:10 PM

One guy the Cubs have that ANY MLB team would want is, (no, it's not Fat Sammy) is Mark Prior. Watching this guy pitch this year has been a real treat. If he stays healthy, Cub fans will finally forget the other pitching stud they once had and let go ... Greg Maddox.

I guess I'm pulling for the Cubs, afterall.

ammdaddy
White Sox fan

bcclements · 09-23-2003, 08:41 PM

I was 14 in 69. Talk about a let down. Stupid Mets came out of nowhere.

In 84 Leon Durham booted the ball at 1st base during game 5 against San Diego. Up 2 games to none and couldn't even win 1 of 3 on the road.

I hope they at least get into the playoffs for a change.

jrex · 09-23-2003, 10:40 PM

They will make the playoffs, and get past the 1st round. There is not any pitching staff that can match the starters in a short series. The relievers are another story though. As long as they get some run production, they should do OK.

Bleeding Cubbie Blue in St Louis.

ramirami · 09-23-2003, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jrex

Bleeding Cubbie Blue in St Louis.

WE got Wood...what a performance today...and go Giants...

kemosabe · 09-24-2003, 06:43 AM

This thread has been moved to the "Sports & Outdoor Adventure" forum...

-= kemosabe =-

jrex · 09-24-2003, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ramirami
WE got Wood...what a performance today...and go Giants...

An outstanding performance. I read this morning the Wood is set to pitch either the reg. season finale or the playoff opener. His ERA is something like 0.58 over his last 3 starts!!!!

ammdaddy · 09-24-2003, 08:55 AM

Talk-radio types are questioning Dusty's decision to start Shawn Estes today. But Baker's future is secure. Not like the manager on the Southside of town.

He gone!

ammdaddy
Band Wagon-Jumping White Sox Fan

jrex · 09-24-2003, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ammdaddy
Talk-radio types are questioning Dusty's decision to start Shawn Estes today. But Baker's future is secure. Not like the manager on the Southside of town.

He gone!

ammdaddy
Band Wagon-Jumping White Sox Fan

I am not sure I feel confident with Estes starting today either, but I would rather see him start against the Reds then against the Pirates.

robrecht · 09-24-2003, 09:28 AM

Did anybody else hear Frank DeFord (from Sports Illustrated) on NPR this morning explaining the curse of the billy goat?

Great explanation of why the Cubs can never win! At least until the curse is broken.

Some people think sports is boring but surely they are not aware of the spiritual and occult dimensions that govern the game of baseball!

ramirami · 09-24-2003, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ammdaddy
Talk-radio types are questioning Dusty's decision to start Shawn Estes today. But Baker's future is secure. Not like the manager on the Southside of town.

He gone!

ammdaddy
Band Wagon-Jumping White Sox Fan

So did I when I first heard it but wat is the option...you want to keep kerry and mark for the final games if they are important....

so who do you go with Estes or cruise ? guess he went with the left hander....if estes blows up cruise will do the long relief IMO...

magic number is 5

ammdaddy · 09-24-2003, 11:20 AM

The billy goat story is only one such myth attributed to the Cubbies woes.

Another less-famous story has to do with the totem pole that is located on Chicago's lakefront at Addison Avenue, the same street Wrigley Field is located. The myth states that according to Indian lore, this type of totem pole must face the east, but Chicago's park district erected the pole facing west, the direction of Wrigley Field.

More bad karma.

We Chicagoans are an imaginative bunch!

ammdaddy
Band Wagon-Jumping White Sox Fan

09-23-2003, 06:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
bcclements Stealth Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW Chicago Suburbs Posts: 242 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Will the Cubs fold on schedule? I have learned not to invest any time or emotion into the baseball races until the last weekend, especially with the Chicago Cubs. Can they make the playoffs? __________________ 2003 Havasu Blue EX All Weather Mats Cargo Tray Tow Package (self-installed) Wheel Locks Sportworks Transport Bike Rack *WeatherTech VentVisors

09-23-2003, 06:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
ramirami 'da Moderator Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Arlington Hts., IL Posts: 7,969 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	on paper they should.... 3 against the reds --> red are a minor league team right now (should sweep them). and 3 against pirates ... whereas huston has to still play 2 agains SF and 4 against milwaukee.... ....however this is the cubs so should not be too hopeful...if they do where do we build the Dusty shrine?? __________________ ~~2003 Starlight Silver EXL_RES~~ 2005 Blue Audi A4 Cabriolet 3.0 2011 Black Audi Q5 2.0T

09-23-2003, 07:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
ammdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glenview, Illinois Posts: 154 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Who cares? I'm a born-and-raised Northsider, but I've always been a White Sox fan! With the PaleHose out of contention, I can now turn my attention to da BEARS! Hope they whip up on the Cheeseheads this coming Monday night! NOTHING is better than beating the Pack! ammdaddy __________________ <b>2003 Honda Pilot EX-L Nav, Nighthawk Black Pearl</b><br>Rear splash guards, side steps, cargo cover, cargo tray, crossbars, all weather mats, Zaino polish.<br><em</em>

09-23-2003, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
ammdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glenview, Illinois Posts: 154 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pitching Ace One guy the Cubs have that ANY MLB team would want is, (no, it's not Fat Sammy) is Mark Prior. Watching this guy pitch this year has been a real treat. If he stays healthy, Cub fans will finally forget the other pitching stud they once had and let go ... Greg Maddox. I guess I'm pulling for the Cubs, afterall. ammdaddy White Sox fan __________________ <b>2003 Honda Pilot EX-L Nav, Nighthawk Black Pearl</b><br>Rear splash guards, side steps, cargo cover, cargo tray, crossbars, all weather mats, Zaino polish.<br><em</em>

09-23-2003, 08:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
bcclements Stealth Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW Chicago Suburbs Posts: 242 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was 14 in 69. Talk about a let down. Stupid Mets came out of nowhere. In 84 Leon Durham booted the ball at 1st base during game 5 against San Diego. Up 2 games to none and couldn't even win 1 of 3 on the road. I hope they at least get into the playoffs for a change. __________________ 2003 Havasu Blue EX All Weather Mats Cargo Tray Tow Package (self-installed) Wheel Locks Sportworks Transport Bike Rack *WeatherTech VentVisors

09-23-2003, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
RikiShah Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago, IL (Norwood Park) Posts: 147 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	GO CUBS!!! Huge fane of the cubbies. I'm sure they won't let us down this year. I really hope they make the playoffs. Chances look good as of now against reds....

09-23-2003, 10:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
jrex Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: St Louis Mo Posts: 192 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They will make the playoffs, and get past the 1st round. There is not any pitching staff that can match the starters in a short series. The relievers are another story though. As long as they get some run production, they should do OK. Bleeding Cubbie Blue in St Louis. __________________ Former owner of a '03 Starlight Silver EXL-RES Day/Night Mirror, Air Deflector, Fog Lights, Splash Guards, Running Boards, Towing Package, Aftermarket Heated Seats, Aftermarket Power Moonroof, Husky Floor Liners, Cargo Tray, Center Console Foam Pads. Currently driving a '05 Storm Gray Nissan Pathfinder SE Off Road Package, Convenience Package, Side Air Bags.

09-24-2003, 08:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
ammdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glenview, Illinois Posts: 154 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Gutsy call Talk-radio types are questioning Dusty's decision to start Shawn Estes today. But Baker's future is secure. Not like the manager on the Southside of town. He gone! ammdaddy Band Wagon-Jumping White Sox Fan __________________ <b>2003 Honda Pilot EX-L Nav, Nighthawk Black Pearl</b><br>Rear splash guards, side steps, cargo cover, cargo tray, crossbars, all weather mats, Zaino polish.<br><em</em>

09-24-2003, 09:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
robrecht Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: East Amwell, New Jersey Posts: 4,141 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Re: Will the Cubs fold on schedule? Did anybody else hear Frank DeFord (from Sports Illustrated) on NPR this morning explaining the curse of the billy goat? Great explanation of why the Cubs can never win! At least until the curse is broken. Some people think sports is boring but surely they are not aware of the spiritual and occult dimensions that govern the game of baseball! __________________ Thanks, Robrecht! Charcoalishlygreenishbluishyrealpink&tealfleck metallic EXL-RES with Rumble Seat, Foglights, Chrome Bumper Garnish (of course!), and Merrywang Transport Netting. And an RX-8 or Miata for my twice daily hill climb.

09-24-2003, 11:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
ammdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Glenview, Illinois Posts: 154 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Totem pole The billy goat story is only one such myth attributed to the Cubbies woes. Another less-famous story has to do with the totem pole that is located on Chicago's lakefront at Addison Avenue, the same street Wrigley Field is located. The myth states that according to Indian lore, this type of totem pole must face the east, but Chicago's park district erected the pole facing west, the direction of Wrigley Field. More bad karma. We Chicagoans are an imaginative bunch! ammdaddy Band Wagon-Jumping White Sox Fan __________________ <b>2003 Honda Pilot EX-L Nav, Nighthawk Black Pearl</b><br>Rear splash guards, side steps, cargo cover, cargo tray, crossbars, all weather mats, Zaino polish.<br><em</em>

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