Cubs are CURSED!!

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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Uhhh the dodgers would be up 2-0 with or without Manny. I cant believe how he gets all the credit even when the Cubs blew this game with errors or the 1st game when Loney made the key hit. He obviously played great and helped turn the team around but he isnt the only reason they are winning. The pitching has been great but all anyone talks about is Manny. Dont forget that he is playing for a contract...

It's a combination of factors.

1) Lowe is motivated to get a payday

2) Manny is motivated to do well somewhere new, and get a contract. Also, this is a town that fits someone like him. Much more privacy away from the stadium here.

3) Before Manny, this was a case of 2 factions. One younger group wanted a loose clubhouse, and the others were either neutral or wanted a more professional atmosphere(Kent.) When Manny came, he got most everyone to relax, and have some fun. Kent wasn't for it. He talked s-h-i-t about the announcer we have had for over 50 years. The team lost 8 in a row. Kent got hurt. They were great without him. He wants to win a ring so badly that he keeps his mouth quiet, and sits on the bench waiting to be called upon as a pinch hitter. The pitchers are pitching to their ability. We are vulnerable late in games now. SAITO evidently doesn't have it anymore(I guess.) Broxton is very shaky. He got a very low strike last night, and that will only encourage him to try to paint edges. That means he is gunna have control problems, or have to throw something over the plate. He refuses to just start overpowering people(fat bastard.) Somebody else will need to step up, or we will struggle to close out games now.

4)Furcal being back(and playing this well) is a totally unexpected lift. 2 weeks ago, they said he could hit, but not run. Now he is streaking to 1st base to beat out a drag bunt.