CUBS CLINTCH !!!!

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 8:38 pm

Very exciting day here in ChiTown !!!
 
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Jackdog · Post by **Jackdog** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 8:46 pm

I´ll bet! Congrats to all you diehard Cub fans.

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 9:03 pm

Thanks JD.
 I have been a fan since I was a wee lad and I am pumped (but not over confident fo course <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_wink.gif"> ) [ This message was edited by: Spooky on 27-09-2003 18:04 ]

Post by **ScoopBrady** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 9:04 pm

Yes, I am very happy now. Was worried a little when it was tied again with 3 games left. <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif"> <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif">

Sport73 · Post by **Sport73** » Sat Sep 27, 2003 11:49 pm

Spook, you a Chicago boy? I live in the burbs (naperville) but I´m moving soon...Congrats; but be prepared to lose to my Red Sox in the World Series...
 
 Cubs vs. Red Sox 2003. A curse will fall.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 12:14 am

Gentlemen, I can´t still can´t believe my luck at being able to say this, but...
 
 I WAS THERE!!
 
 I planted my posterior in Section 211 Row 12 Seat 102 at 11:45a.m. and did not leave the immediate area until I was danced and screamed out at 6:45p.m.
 
 In the interim I had the single greatest sports day of my life...even more exciting than Super Bowl XX, which as any real Bears fan will tell you was a fait accompli anyway <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif">
 
 Obviously me and my buddies knew it was *possible* that they could clinch. But like the good Cub fans that we are, we saw that as easily the least likely scenario. Even as it became more and more likely, I was as much shocked as I was excited...well maybe not.
 
 When they turned that final double play, it was as emotional as I´ve ever been about a sporting event. Granted, they´ve won a few division titles in my lifetime, and one of those abortions known as the Wild Card. But actually being in Wrigley, where I´d sat through so much misery, when they won something like this was just awesome.
 
 I have been a major Dusty Baker critic all year. I still think he´s got several screws loose as an x´s and o´x man, but the man has some kind of mojo.
 
 The playoffs will obviously be a tough road for a team as offensively challenged as the Cubs, but Atlanta is an issue for tomorrow. For tonight, in the gloaming, there was magic in Wrigley.

Waddupcouzin · Post by **Waddupcouzin** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 9:50 am

"I have been a major Dusty Baker critic all year. I still think he´s got several screws loose as an x´s and o´x man, but the man has some kind of mojo. "
 
 I´ve always been a big Dusty Baker fan for the simple reason, the man can Manage a team, period. He reminds me of a Phil Jackson type of manager, he knows how to massage ego´s and people want to play for him.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 10:01 am

´Cuz,
 
 A lot of people here are making the Dusty-Phil comparison, and I think it´s accurate.
 
 P.S. Anyone seen "cdastros" around lately? <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif">

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 10:18 am

Sport73,
 
 Yeah I live in Wilmette (northern suburb). Grew up in the ´North Shore´ area. How long have you been in Naperville ? Nice place. Where are you moving too ???
 
 
 Rob,
 
 Congrats on the great accomplishement of being at Wrigley yesterday. I am JEALOUS ! I was stuck at Great America all day (we had free tickets from ´Chrysler´) but I was able to get back in time to see the last half of the second game. The energy there must have been insane !!!
 
 Where do you live ? [ This message was edited by: Spooky on 28-09-2003 07:20 ]

Steelerfan2k1 · Post by **Steelerfan2k1** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 10:35 am

Dream World Series: Cubs - Red Sox
 
 I would watch every pitch and be 100% satisfied with the outcome - regardless of who won...

Jackdog · Post by **Jackdog** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 11:00 am

Dream World Series: Cubs - Red Sox
 
 
 NO DOUBT! That would be sweet and the ratings would be through the roof.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 12:58 pm

Spooky,
 
 I live in LaGrange.
 
 The energy was ridiculous. The interesting thing was innings 3-8 of game 2. The place was as subdued as I´ve ever heard it. We were all pretty much in shock. Messmer even missed some pitching changes and announced another after 3 hitters LOL It was very Twilight Zone.
 
 But once the 8th rolled around, everyone was out of their minds <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_smile.gif">

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 2:23 pm

Cubs clinch and then promptly get eliminated by the Braves...just like the last time they were in the playoffs.
 
 I was at game 3 when the Braves swept the Cubs in 98...damn it was a beautiful thing. Playoffs at Wrigley...great experience.

Jackdog · Post by **Jackdog** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 5:22 pm

Cubs clinch and then promptly get eliminated by the Braves...just like the last time they were in the playoffs.
 
 I was at game 3 when the Braves swept the Cubs in 98...damn it was a beautiful thing. Playoffs at Wrigley...great experience.
 
 
 A long stream of piss from Cali drenching the Cub fans parade. DB your a cold man <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_biggrin.gif">
 
 [ This message was edited by: JackDog on 28-09-2003 14:26 ]

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 5:29 pm

No piss, just reality. But yeah...it´s gonna be disappointing again for the Cubbies.
 
 Although, I´m now digging my grave if they do come out and beat the Braves. They´ve got the pitching to do it...they just gotta hope they can score some runs.

cdastros · Post by **cdastros** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 7:08 pm

Nice job Cubbies...the better team won the Central Division. Now you will get a small taste of what it means to be an Astros fan. Have fun while you can because the Braves are about to ***** slap the Cubbies just like they have done to the Astros year after year.
 
 The Astros, Cubes, and Cardinals were only battling for a chance to be Atlanta’s playoff scout team.
 
 Braves in 4
 
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RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 9:17 pm

cd, Handled with class. I was surprised that the Astros players were as nasty as they were about things, but then again the way they went out was pretty awful.
 
 db, This is a VERY different matchup than in 98. Obviously, the Braves are the favorites again, but the way these teams are built are completely different.
 
 I´d still bet on the Braves, but it´s baseball. 5 game series in baseball are a crap shoot, as is the post-season in general. I´m sure that Braves fans understand that as well as anyone <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_wink.gif"> Having to face Wood, Zambrano and a tired but still dominant Prior is tough for any lineup. Good luck to you and your Braves.

RAMMZZ · Post by **RAMMZZ** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 9:45 pm

You never wrote OT in the heading.
 This aint sports.....this is geek

Cincinnati_Kid · Post by **Cincinnati_Kid** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 9:57 pm

considering the braves will come up short sooner or later anyway as history shows
 
 it might as well be sooner
 
 GO CUBS !!!
 
 Robbie you have my son and my support
 
 sammy is his favorite <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_wink.gif">
 
 have too root for my girlfriends redsox as well
 
 as for me im a bit partial to the marlins (why did the reds let go of Jack?) watched more of there games this year on sunshine network than anyone else other than the cubbies
 
 so im rooting for all 3
 
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Jackdog · Post by **Jackdog** » Sun Sep 28, 2003 10:37 pm

RAMMZZ this diddy pushes you right past 2 headfirst into 3 on the asshole list.
 
 "You never wrote OT in the heading.
 This aint sports.....this is geek:
 
 
 Asshole breakdown:
 
 1. Dumb asshole(New to the site and dosen´t know any better) You were in this category.
 
 2. Stupid asshole( Knows the site and knows better)This would apply to anyone with over 25 posts.
 
 3. Fu**ing asshole(A troll who trys to mess up every thread ) This would be the type of people that speak in the 3rd person and have many screen names. You really want to avoid this category......You didn´t.
 
 F**king asshole. <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_mad.gif">

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 2:39 am

Jd´s feeling it. Thanks bro...I didn´t wanna go after him...you gotta take it to some of the a-holes sometimes. [ This message was edited by: dbdynsty25 on 28-09-2003 23:39 ]

jLp vAkEr0 · Post by **jLp vAkEr0** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 9:04 am

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 Cubs clinch and then promptly get eliminated by the Braves...just like the last time they were in the playoffs.
 
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 Or maybe the Braves choke like they have for what is it now? 11 of the last 12 years? <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon_wink.gif">
 
 Anyways, it´s shame that the Cubs clinching game wasn´t broadcast by ESPN or Fox, from the highlites it looked it was a super electric envoiroment.
 Red Sox - Cubs WS would be amazin, but like someone said in SR chat, at the end Bud Selig would call it a tie <IMG SRC="images/forum/icons/icon21.gif"> [ This message was edited by: javi on 29-09-2003 06:05 ]

Spooky · Post by **Spooky** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 9:29 am

"cd, Handled with class. I was surprised that the Astros players were as nasty as they were about things, but then again the way they went out was pretty awful. "
 
 What happened ? What did the Astros do ?
 
 
 Anyway, I have no expectations for this series. All I know is that the Cubs have really seemed to step up and have really seemed to ´gel´ as a team. We all know about their starting pitching but now the bats are hot too(which really is not a fluke, it was a fluke that the offensive line up was not producing, now they are just doing what they normally should and can do).
 
 There is no doubt that Atlanta is in a league of their own, but maybe they will not be totally prepared for what the Cubs can challange them with. Who knows !?!?!?
 
 One thing is for sure, I do feel a lot more confident about this Cubs team than I did about the ´98 team.
 
 You never know...

sportdan30 · Post by **sportdan30** » Mon Sep 29, 2003 9:52 am

As I can speak for all Cardinal fans, GO Braves, GO Giants, GO Marlins! Any team but Corky Sosa and the Flubs. At least here in St. Louis, we all get a huge laugh at the Cubs "curse" and the drought of a World Series championship. Sorry Chi-town......the playoffs aren´t good enough. I still look forward to 2008 when we can celebrate 100 years of mediocrity.