Cubs are CURSED!!

[GBBob]

Originally Posted by Scav

They are just trying to embarass us now, you trout out Neil Cotts, and have Howry warming up...You get rid of Scott Eyre and he goes 6-0 in September.

I'm no Cub boy, but I can't believe how they folded. Really thought they were a "real" team this year..

What's next?

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Can't believe Furcal is playing this well. He has only been playing since about last Wednesday. We didn't think we were ever gunna get him back. Thought that was it for him (back surgery.) He was playing great before that, and somehow it's as if he was never gone. That's the biggest surprise. I knew if we pitched good, we could do some damage, but sure didn't think Furcal would hit this soon. Fck yeah, with Furcal playing like this, we are gunna be tough. We haven't had these 2 together until now(Furcal and Manny.) You would think they would mention that. Nobody has seen this team. Dodger fans haven't seen this team with both weapons (until this series.) Furcal is a super team player(all heart.)

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

Can't believe Furcal is playing this well. He has only been playing since about last Wednesday. We didn't think we were ever gunna get him back. Thought that was it for him (back surgery.) He was playing great before that, and somehow it's as if he was never gone. That's the biggest surprise. I knew if we pitched good, we could do some damage, but sure didn't think Furcal would hit this soon. Fck yeah, with Furcal playing like this, we are gunna be tough. We haven't had these 2 together until now(Furcal and Manny.) You would think they would mention that. Nobody has seen this team. Dodger fans haven't seen this team with both weapons (until this series.) Furcal is a super team player(all heart.)

I have to admit that as a Yankee fan I have always wished that the yanks had signed Manny when they had the chance. He is one of those guys can carry an offense on his back.

Happy for Torre and donnie baseball.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

I have to admit that as a Yankee fan I have always wished that the yanks had signed Manny when they had the chance. He is one of those guys can carry an offense on his back.

Happy for Torre and donnie baseball.

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...

[SCUDSBROTHER]

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.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

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.

#5 the Cubs suck/are cursed/jinxed by Scavs...

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

#5 the Cubs suck/are cursed/jinxed by Scavs...

Well, they would be better off realizing they must execute pitches, or they will lose. This belief that the boogieman is after them only feeds other teams. The Dodgers have decent pitching. Did they beat the Dodgers (3 in a row at Wrigley) earlier this year by scoring a slew of runs? No, they pitched well against a team that doesn't do well against good pitching. Stop pressuring your own batters, and start pitching. You can't expect to win by having 7 walks, and throwing Loney a cookie with the bases loaded. That has nothing to do with a curse. It's a very bad pitch, and good execution by Loney. However, you gave him the opportunity. In the 2nd game, I kept hearing that Zambrano pitched a good game(he just got hurt by poor fielding.) You know what? That pitch he threw Ethier(to start the inning) wasn't good enough. That pitch he threw Martin was very bad. That pitch he threw Manny was too straight. He didn't pitch good enough. Look at the pitches Santana is throwing Boston tonite. You can't win playoff games throwing that s-h-i-t. Your team hasn't pitched well. It's not a curse. You blame your hitters because you don't recognize your opponent's pitching. Your hitters missed some pitches, but when Chad started throwing cookies, they were all over it. Ramirez missed a couple poor pitches, and Soriano didn't make him work enough. You have a chance to take 3, but you must pitch. There seems to be way too much attention on batting (in your city,) and not enough attention on pitching. If Harden pitches well, the Dodgers will probably not score on him. That game he threw in the playoffs a couple years ago would probably be good enough to shut us down. I can see you taking 3, but if you're gunna believe in curses, then you're diggin' ya own grave.