Cubs/White Sox

[marignygreg]

I have a feeling that these two teams are going to be a topic of conversation around these boards. Cubs can clinch today and the White Sox are getting close. I hope the Sox ( "the real Sox, sorry Gumbo" ) wrap it up against the Twins so they can rest/prep for the playoffs during the Cleveland series. It is a GREAT day to be a Chicago baseball fan !!! :)

[Doubledown]

We have been to three Cubs and One Soxs Games this year, both realy fun teams to watch. I think the Cubs have a good chance @ making the WS.

[chicagomike]

2008 RED LINE SERIES ... Has a ring to it.

[chicagomike]

2008 RED LINE SERIES ... Has a ring to it.

Hey I just made a pun !

[mrSteve]

I wish the White Sox were playing a little more consistant but they refuse so we'll see, great time for baseball in chicago. Good luck up there on the northside too!

[ChiTownHuck]

Headed to see the Cubbies tomorrow. It has been a fun season for both teams.

[Delta]

Headed to see the Cubbies tomorrow. It has been a fun season for both teams.

And you'll be seeing them play their first game after clinching today!

GO CUBS!

[Doubledown]

The Best Cubs Team I have seen in my 37 yrs. :D

[marignygreg]

Congrats Cubs. First back to back playoff appearances in 100 years.

[mrSteve]

Congrats to the Chicago Cubs, may your post season be long and take you all the way to the 7th game of the World Series! Where you lose by 1 run to the Chicago White Sox!

[Delta]

I hear Bartman is a Sox fan now. :D

[chicagoski]

I hear Bartman is a Sox fan now. :D

Yep, and he was here in NY this week.

[glinda]

I am SOOO hoping for a Cusb Sox Series! (Torn, two-sided fan that I am).

Was there to bask in all the glory yesterday at Wrigley. So Sweet. By my count the 2nd historic win for the 2008 Cubs. #1 - Zambrano's no hitter, #2 - division champs 2 years in a row. Many more to come, I hope! Cubs were looking good yesterday and it was extra fun that it was the Cards we beat to clinch the division!!

OK I need more coffee, I don't think I had that many beers in one day since JazzFest.....

[stlbarb]

I am SOOO hoping for a Cusb Sox Series! (Torn, two-sided fan that I am).

Was there to bask in all the glory yesterday at Wrigley. So Sweet. By my count the 2nd historic win for the 2008 Cubs. #1 - Zambrano's no hitter, #2 - division champs 2 years in a row. Many more to come, I hope! Cubs were looking good yesterday and it was extra fun that it was the Cards we beat to clinch the division!!

OK I need more coffee, I don't think I had that many beers in one day since JazzFest.....

i think that was the Memphis Redbirds you beat yesterday. the cardinals are the team that spanked the cubs friday night. :p

congrats! go National League!

[Frosty]

the Cubs are gonna win today

Keep singing Steve!!!!!

[mrSteve]

the Cubs are gonna win today

Keep singing Steve!!!!!

lol, no I doubt that will happen!

[Chicago Fest Fan]

I hope the Cubs win twice as many playoff games this year as they did last year. 2 X 0 =
Go Sox!

Actually the Cubs have a great team this year and I expect them to get into the World Series.

[mamaroux]

So far my Phillies are doing pretty well (fingers and toes crossed) and I still just love my Jays... going to see the final game of the season on Sunday. Jay's v O's at Camden Yards/Baltimore. Taking little Miss Abbie to her very first MLB game! Ordered her a Jay's toddler hat, and will probably get her an O's cap at the game, just to please her other grandfolks who are originally from Bal'mer.
Hope the weather is nice on Sunday! Okay, Blue Jay's! Let's Play Ball!

[festivalgirl]

So far my Phillies are doing pretty well (fingers and toes crossed) and I still just love my Jays... going to see the final game of the season on Sunday. Jay's v O's at Camden Yards/Baltimore. Taking little Miss Abbie to her very first MLB game! Ordered her a Jay's toddler hat, and will probably get her an O's cap at the game, just to please her other grandfolks who are originally from Bal'mer.
Hope the weather is nice on Sunday! Okay, Blue Jay's! Let's Play Ball!

Very Cool!! Every little girl needs to go to baseball games!

Post a pic from Camden. It's on my short list of Stadiums to get to! Boog's BBQ .... mmmmmmm.

[mamaroux]

Very Cool!! Every little girl needs to go to baseball games!

Post a pic from Camden. It's on my short list of Stadiums to get to! Boog's BBQ .... mmmmmmm.

I can't wait until she's old enough to take up to Toronto and see the Jay's play at the dome... I hope we get her to Boston before they take the Green Monster down, but I have a hunk of that, so she can at least hear stories about when I got to see Matt Stairs play there, too. :)

Baltimore has a great football stadium, too, but I still can't believe they charge you double for a white russian!

[festivalgirl]

I can't wait until she's old enough to take up to Toronto and see the Jay's play at the dome... I hope we get her to Boston before they take the Green Monster down, but I have a hunk of that, so she can at least hear stories about when I got to see Matt Stairs play there, too. :)

Baltimore has a great football stadium, too, but I still can't believe they charge you double for a white russian!

So far, nothing's beaten AT&T. The food, the drinks, the view. It was awesome.

[mamaroux]

So far, nothing's beaten AT&T. The food, the drinks, the view. It was awesome.

ah... I have a feeling I won't get out there, but who knows?

[festivalgirl]

ah... I have a feeling I won't get out there, but who knows?

you never know!! the jays could be there in a couple of years. it'd be worth the trip.

[mamaroux]

Yeah... but for now, at least Matt Stairs is a Phillie, and only 45 min away (on a good day)

[festivalgirl]

Yeah... but for now, at least Matt Stairs is a Phillie, and only 45 min away (on a good day)

well, then you don't have to wait. the phillies are there at least once a year.

[mrSteve]

I hope the Cubs win twice as many playoff games this year as they did last year. 2 X 0 =
Go Sox!

Actually the Cubs have a great team this year and I expect them to get into the World Series.

this is really a different cubs team then we've had fun with over the years, good luck!

[mwgirlonherown]

Fun game last night too. I almost felt bad for some of the Met fans who were sitting near me but then they showed that damn 1969 film clip of Ron Santo and the black cat.

Go Chicago!

'Wished I would have seen you on Saturday Glinda.
My friends and I were under the marquee after the game celebrating for awhile.

[Moon]

While I'm pulling for Ray's Seafood, I could live with a Chicago World Series. I'm just glad it's Fall. Hockey starts in 2 weeks, then Halloween, then Christmas, and before you know it it's JazzFest time.

[marignygreg]

All right, the Cubs have home field wrapped up thru the playoffs, time to root on the White Sox to take two out of three against the Twins so they can get to the dance. GO SOX !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[mightyradgumbo]

I can't wait until she's old enough to take up to Toronto and see the Jay's play at the dome... I hope we get her to Boston before they take the Green Monster down, but I have a hunk of that, so she can at least hear stories about when I got to see Matt Stairs play there, too. :)

Baltimore has a great football stadium, too, but I still can't believe they charge you double for a white russian!

Take the Green Monster down? Do you know something I don't? We just built some great seats on it a few years back and they are the hottest sellers in the park. It ain't going nowhere....besides, where will we hang this year's world series banner?

[Frosty]

All right, the Cubs have home field wrapped up thru the playoffs, time to root on the White Sox to take two out of three against the Twins so they can get to the dance. GO SOX !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep, time for the Sox to take care of business. Then, if they shorten NFL games to 3 quarters, we could have a Hell of a year in Chicago

[Chicago Fest Fan]

Take the Green Monster down? Do you know something I don't? We just built some great seats on it a few years back and they are the hottest sellers in the park. It ain't going nowhere....besides, where will we hang this year's world series banner?

You could hang it at Cellular Field.
Go Sox, preferably White.

[Chicago Fest Fan]

Yep, time for the Sox to take care of business. Then, if they shorten NFL games to 3 quarters, we could have a Hell of a year in Chicago

Amen to that.
First game did not look good. We'll get em tomorrow.

[mamaroux]

Take the Green Monster down? Do you know something I don't? We just built some great seats on it a few years back and they are the hottest sellers in the park. It ain't going nowhere....besides, where will we hang this year's world series banner?

Well, considering that Abbie is only ONE... aren't they still talking about rebuilding somewhere? That was a hot topic back in 95/96, so I sort of assumed that it was still going on... We had seats right next to the Green Monster back in Sept 95 for the Mariners series... a big hunk ... oh about 9x12 inches of green monster came down on our seats...so we carried parts of it home with us :) I bet my son (a MAJOR bosox fan) still has it somewhere...

[mamaroux]

Take the Green Monster down? Do you know something I don't? We just built some great seats on it a few years back and they are the hottest sellers in the park. It ain't going nowhere....besides, where will we hang this year's world series banner?

oh.. I still have hope that the Jays will win the next few games and the Yankees will loose... so we can at least finish 3rd. After all my Phils just might be who your Sox end up playing... then ya know the Phils will win.

[mightyradgumbo]

Well, considering that Abbie is only ONE... aren't they still talking about rebuilding somewhere? That was a hot topic back in 95/96, so I sort of assumed that it was still going on... We had seats right next to the Green Monster back in Sept 95 for the Mariners series... a big hunk ... oh about 9x12 inches of green monster came down on our seats...so we carried parts of it home with us :) I bet my son (a MAJOR bosox fan) still has it somewhere...

No the "new" ownership (they have a few years under their belt now) has no plans to relocate. They have taken advantage of some space throughout, and on top of, the park to add several more seats. We are at just under 37K for paid attendance and sell out every game but the ownership is making money hand over fist so there is very little incentive on their part to build a new park. The locals are pretty adament on keeping Fenway.

[mightyradgumbo]

You could hang it at Cellular Field.
Go Sox, preferably White.

Looks like y'all are going to draw the Rays and we get the Angels. Hmmmm, we beat the Angels in our 04 and 07 WS runs.

[glinda]

No the "new" ownership (they have a few years under their belt now) has no plans to relocate. They have taken advantage of some space throughout, and on top of, the park to add several more seats. We are at just under 37K for paid attendance and sell out every game but the ownership is making money hand over fist so there is very little incentive on their part to build a new park. The locals are pretty adament on keeping Fenway.
sounds a lot like the scenario at Wrigley...

[Moon]

I'm really excited about the post season this year. No Yankees, with any luck no Mets, the whole Chicago thingy, and a possible "chumps to champs" scenario. Now if only the Red Sox can take care of the Angels...

[mightyradgumbo]

I'm really excited about the post season this year. No Yankees, with any luck no Mets, the whole Chicago thingy, and a possible "chumps to champs" scenario. Now if only the Red Sox can take care of the Angels...

I think we can oblige there, Moon. There is a little glitch with that though as that will put you on the outside looking in come the next round. :p

[Doubledown]

Nice Cubs Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KajeVoqRdrs

[mwgirlonherown]

I wanted to share this. It will probably start a debate about Cub fans and watching the game.

Two of the people I sit with in section 147 (I don't use the remodeled section #s) are featured, my fellow scorekeeper Judy C and the guy I sit behind during the playoffs (and dated one summer long ago), Fred.

http://vault.sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1145714/8/index.htm

The last line makes me leak "Eighty one chances to be children again." The same holds true for Jazz Fest and knowing the threadheads. I could be having the worst day at work but I open my internet browser and find family.

[Carolina Beadhead]

... I could be having the worse day at work but I open my internet browser and find family.

I love that line... :)

[jonnygospeltent]

The mayor's plan to have the bars in the neighborhoods of the ballparks stop selling beer after the 7th inning of potentially clinching games is causing quite an uproar around here. I say if you are not drunk by the bottom of the 5th you are not trying hard enough.

[glinda]

Nice Cubs Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KajeVoqRdrs
Yea, Eddie Vedder's song is building to be the anthem for the 2008 Cubs. Good thing, cuz I'm kinda getting sick of Go Cubs Go. I love Steve Goodman, but....

[jonnygospeltent]

But either one is preferable to the Journey song the Sox adopted as their theme in '05.

[Moon]

The mayor's plan to have the bars in the neighborhoods of the ballparks stop selling beer after the 7th inning of potentially clinching games is causing quite an uproar around here. I say if you are not drunk by the bottom of the 5th you are not trying hard enough.

This is an abomination. What if the game goes 15 innings? I'm becoming more of an anarchist with each passing day.

[marignygreg]

BIG game for the pale hose tonight. I knew I hated the Metrodome when I saw the Dead/Dylan/Petty show at that hole.

[Chicago Fest Fan]

But either one is preferable to the Journey song the Sox adopted as their theme in '05.

That song made me embarrassed to be a Sox fan. What was Pierzynski thinking when he suggetsed it?

[mwgirlonherown]

I love that line... :)

Aaugh! My tense wasn't correct. Wurst!

[mwgirlonherown]

The mayor's plan to have the bars in the neighborhoods of the ballparks stop selling beer after the 7th inning of potentially clinching games is causing quite an uproar around here. I say if you are not drunk by the bottom of the 5th you are not trying hard enough.

So I'll just hide a six pack in the bushes outside Piano Man for after the game!

[marignygreg]

What the hell happened to the White Sox last night ?? Man, they looked like my kids little league team against those Twins. Gonna be sweatin it out for a few more days...

[Frosty]

That song made me embarrassed to be a Sox fan. What was Pierzynski thinking when he suggetsed it?

Probably the same thing he was thinking when he died his hair yellow.

Anyhow, this years Sox song sounds more like Falling Slowly from the Once Soundtrack.

[marignygreg]

The big Choke. Gonna have to let this thread drop soon.

[Chicago Fest Fan]

The big Choke. Gonna have to let this thread drop soon.

Please let it die, I cant take it any longer.

[Delta]

Can't you give us Cubs fans at least a couple of days of satisfaction?
It's been a while for us and we'd like to enjoy it.

[jonnygospeltent]

I'm heading to the Sox game this afternoon. I really want to see both teams make the playoffs (and The Cubs to sweep the World Series from them).

[mrSteve]

Well Jonny we need you to go back tomorrow and tuesday, most frustrating team I watched in a long time.

[jonnygospeltent]

I may go tommorow.for some reason I'm on the Sox bandwagon this year.,

[chicagomike]

The relief pitching has been awful. The hitting sketchy and the starting pitching either feast or famine. The Sox don't deserve to be in the playoffs....Minnesota doesn't either. If the White Sox do make it, I won't complain. I would truly love to see a crosstown series but the Sox are playing like crap and the Cubs can never seal the deal.

[marignygreg]

I turned down free tickets to the Sox game on Sat. I just could not bear to watch them in the flesh. IF they win the next two and make the playoffs, it will be a quick exit unless the pitching improves. Maybe the Bears can offer some solice tonight, and hey, Da Saints won.

[Doubledown]

Not having Carlos Quentin realy hurts the Sox, hope they can win two and make the playoffs, I wana see One Chicago team in the WS. Go Cubs.

[Exitman]

I once had a conversation with the late, great Bill Veeck. The last thing he said to me was, "Hope springs eternal". I'm still hoping for a subway series. Lets Go Sox.

[Festngator]

Go Sox--- come on down to Tampa Bay. Go Rays (Devil or not)

[Doubledown]

Congrats. to Chicago White Sox , in the playoffs, win the Division.

[jonnygospeltent]

Congatulations to The White Sox.I hope they beat Tampa and Boston before the Cubs sweep their butts in the Series.

[i wanna be in NOLA]

Wow!

[glinda]

I once had a conversation with the late, great Bill Veeck. The last thing he said to me was, "Hope springs eternal". I'm still hoping for a subway series. Lets Go Sox.
Oh yea, subway series, come on!

[Frosty]

Wow!

You said it perfectly.

[stlbarb]

This is an abomination. What if the game goes 15 innings? I'm becoming more of an anarchist with each passing day.

since most cub fans have not experienced what happens to a bunch of drunken fans when your team comes from behind to win a playoff game, and then a playoff series, and then another, and then win it all, you may not be able to imagine the chaos and even vandalism that can occur.
and consider the frenzy has been building for 100 years, it could be a little intense. so if you live near wrigley, you may want to park your car elsewhere for a while.

luckily we dont have to worry about that this year in STL. i guess we'll just have to follow the Rams, they do have a perfect record so far - all losses.

i just hope the MLB post season has fair weather and even fairer officiating.
i have my favorites, but i'm not committing least they break my heart again.

[Moon]

One of the things I'm proudest of is that my town didn't go berserk when the Braves won in '95 and it was Halloween weekend.

Congrats Sox. Great game last night. Ray's Seafood had a great run this season but all good things must in.

[mwgirlonherown]

Go Chicago!

I'm so homesick. I'm stuck at the office saving my time off for hopefully a couple of games later in October. Otherwise it's off to New Orleans to drown my sorrows!

[i wanna be in NOLA]

You Sox fans can thank me later. I turned on the television to see what was happening with the game. Bottom of the seventh, 0-0, next pitch ---> "Put it on the Board.... YES!"

Then I got back to work.


You're welcome. :D

[Headless Hornman]

Congatulations to The White Sox.I hope they beat Tampa and Boston before the Cubs sweep their butts in the Series.

It's Tampa Bay!

Go Rays!

[chicagoski]

I was there last night. WOW
It was exactly what I expected.
The energey was off the wall. I can not see how a home team does not win a game like that when that type of energy is in the house.
I saw the Cubs do the same thing against the Giants 10 years ago, and that game is on the top of my list of all time sport events that I have been to.
It had all the tension and pre-excitement of a game 7.

All I want is a game 7 world series with my Chicago teams.

I have coined a phrase with my friends this season...I am a bi baseball fan, I go both ways in Chicago.

[Frosty]

I was there last night. WOW
It was exactly what I expected.
The energey was off the wall. I can not see how a home team does not win a game like that when that type of energy is in the house.
I saw the Cubs do the same thing against the Giants 10 years ago, and that game is on the top of my list of all time sport events that I have been to.
It had all the tension and pre-excitement of a game 7.

All I want is a game 7 world series with my Chicago teams.

I have coined a phrase with my friends this season...I am a bi baseball fan, I go both ways in Chicago.

You can join me in the Ray Rayner hat club!

[Moon]

I would love to see a Chicago series. I also like the chumps to champs scenario that Ray's Seafood offers. This is my favorite time of year. Bring it on.

[Festngator]

My Godson got tickets for tommorrow and asked me to go. Don't tell the boss (Vicki) 1st base line press box level 1st row. I'd better bring a glove foul ball heaven

[jonnygospeltent]

Any Dodger fans chiming in?

[Frosty]

Any Dodger fans chiming in?

Did you listen to XRT this morning? Hizzoner (Da Mayor) is offering hot dogs and Chicago style pizza in the traditional friendly wager with the rival cities. Lin Bremmer and Mary Dixon were wondering what Tampa Bay would offer. Mary Dixon suggested walkers. For Los Angeles, implants.

[mwgirlonherown]

I was there last night. WOW
It was exactly what I expected.
The energey was off the wall. I can not see how a home team does not win a game like that when that type of energy is in the house.
I saw the Cubs do the same thing against the Giants 10 years ago, and that game is on the top of my list of all time sport events that I have been to.
It had all the tension and pre-excitement of a game 7.

All I want is a game 7 world series with my Chicago teams.

I have coined a phrase with my friends this season...I am a bi baseball fan, I go both ways in Chicago.

You got quite the belated birthday present from the White Sox! Again, great game to watch. Fans were great. I couldn't help but notice that nobody from three row back from the field were sitting after the 7th inning.

Game 7? Could our hearts take it?

[stlbarb]

One of the things I'm proudest of is that my town didn't go berserk when the Braves won in '95 and it was Halloween weekend.

Congrats Sox. Great game last night. Ray's Seafood had a great run this season but all good things must in.

it doesnt take a riot, just some drunk barfing on your car, or standing on the hood screaming 'we're world champions!'. i bet we all know at least one person we can envision doing that. :o

or cops with new riot gear they need to justify, just waiting for one incident to trigger their over-reaction. oh, never mind, that was STL mardi gras 199?. our post season frolics have been pretty peaceful.

does anyone know if the division playoffs are starting a day later than usual due to the double playoffs the twins had to play, or because they did not have to juggle the yankees and red sox on alternate primetime spots, or some other marketing scheme? at least they didnt schedule any west coast teams to play at home at 10 am this year.

[Festngator]

Appears I have a ticket upgrade either club level or home plate Thanks KPMG

[marignygreg]

Go Sox, I never doubted ya ;)

Hey Cubbies, you worked all season for home field advantage just to lose it in one game. What da fook....Go Cubs and Sox. I am loving baseball these days ( "when not tearing my hair out" ) .

[mrSteve]

I have coined a phrase with my friends this season...I am a bi baseball fan, I go both ways in Chicago.

A true politician if I ever heard one! I guess that's what happens when you grow up close to the north south dividing line of I55, just kidding Ski I know you have always worked both sides of town.

[marignygreg]

I thought the Cubs and White Sox were supposed to play yesterday ?? ;(

[marignygreg]

When they had those back to back errors in the top of the second, that old feeling of dread came rushing back. I am trying to stay positive, but yesterday was a tough one for both teams. Lets hope the Sox can get it done tonight to even up their series.

[Frosty]

Sarah Palin appeared more competent than the Cubs.

[Moon]

When someone asked me this morning who I thought won the debate I said, "the Dodgers".

Seriously, why would I or anybody else for that matter watch a VP debate when the baseball playoffs are on?

[Frosty]

When someone asked me this morning who I thought won the debate I said, "the Dodgers".

Seriously, why would I or anybody else for that matter watch a VP debate when the baseball playoffs are on?

Because the game was over when the Cubs decided to look like our 16 inch softball team. At least our excuse is most of us hadn't played for 20 years or more.

[jonnygospeltent]

Oh ye of little faith. The Cubs will win 2 out in Dodgertown and then wrap up the series back home.

[festivalgirl]

Oh ye of little faith. The Cubs will win 2 out in Dodgertown and then wrap up the series back home.

It's quite possible. I think the pressure to win put on by Cubs fans & the media got to them. The Dodgers are going to feel that same pressure here.

[marignygreg]

Oh ye of little faith. The Cubs will win 2 out in Dodgertown and then wrap up the series back home.

You may be right, I thought the Sox were toast a week ago and they won three in a row, but.....er....this is the Cubs were talkin bout.

[Delta]

At least they aren't living up to their acronym this year.

(CUBS - Completely Useless By September)

GO CUBS!

[festivalgirl]

I know there's an endless supply, but I can't take the stupid Frank TV commercials any more. I think they're the sames one's as last year.....and just as annoying. :eek:

[jonnygospeltent]

But the Viagra ads are pretty funny this year.

[mrSteve]

But remember Jonny: In the rare event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury.

[marignygreg]

But remember Jonny: In the rare event of an erection lasting more than 4 hours, seek immediate medical help to avoid long-term injury.

After four hours, it may be Mrs. Jonny that needs medical help. ;)

[Doubledown]

Oh ye of little faith. The Cubs will win 2 out in Dodgertown and then wrap up the series back home.
I feel the same jonny , Bring on Manny and the Dodgers! (Gulp)

[festivalgirl]

I feel the same jonny , Bring on Manny and the Dodgers! (Gulp)

Like I said, the Dodgers are under the same pressure here. Unfortunately, the rain never materialized but it is in the low sixties. That could be to the Cubs advantage.

[glinda]

Shocking. Stunning. :(

OK, Sox.....

[marignygreg]

Typical Cubs post season. Gonna be a long n'uhtha 100 years. Who woulda thunk the Sox would outlive the Cubbies, although thier day of reconing may be close behind.

[chrisjoseph]

It shouldn't be all that shocking. The Dodgers had the best record in the National League in September. They really came together after Manny arrived, and their pitching was particularly strong in the 2nd half of the season. I've always thought that Piniella was a good manager, but he has trouble once he gets to the playoffs.

[ohio]

It shouldn't be all that shocking. The Dodgers had the best record in the National League in September. They really came together after Manny arrived, and their pitching was particularly strong in the 2nd half of the season. I've always thought that Piniella was a good manager, but he has trouble once he gets to the playoffs.
He did win the Series with the Reds though. ugggggh- memories of Marge Schott....

[jonnygospeltent]

No excuses this year. You can't blame a goat, a black cat, or a dorky fan, the Cubs big $ stars just don't hit when it counts.

[mrSteve]

Hey John, sorry it ended this way for you guys, to soon.

[festivalgirl]

It shouldn't be all that shocking. The Dodgers had the best record in the National League in September. They really came together after Manny arrived, and their pitching was particularly strong in the 2nd half of the season. I've always thought that Piniella was a good manager, but he has trouble once he gets to the playoffs.

Manny's playing for a Contract. His Attitude Adjustment should last as long as the ink is wet.

[Chicago Fest Fan]

It's all over now. I didn't expect the Sox to go this far with the disappointing 2nd half of the season. It was nice while it lasted.

GO SOX 09

[Moon]

Well at least now I can root for Ray's Seafood. Whoever wins the American League will be my team in the series. Speaking strictly as a Braves fan, I can't imagine even watching a minute of the Dodgers/Phils games. If only there were a way both teams could lose.

[marignygreg]

Listening to sports radio today, seems some Cubs fans are jumping ship. You know what they say, "once you go Black, you never go back".

[mightyradgumbo]

Plenty o room left on the other Sawks bandwagon y'all...bring on da Rays!

[frangooch]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xBxZGQ1dJk

[festivalgirl]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xBxZGQ1dJk

what year is this from?

[Festngator]

Plenty o room left on the other Sawks bandwagon y'all...bring on da Rays!

Still plenty of room-------- Go Rays

[marignygreg]

Plenty o room left on the other Sawks bandwagon y'all...bring on da Rays!

I'm on that bandwagon. Go Bo Sox.

[freebo]

The AMAZING Rays!

What with all the bad news in the world right now, I'm hanging on for dear life to ANYTHING worth celebrating... And right now, that's the Tampa Bay Rays!

http://www.tampabay.com/specials/2008/reports/amazing-rays/floydhomer.jpg

[swag]

Folks on this thread should enjoy the political analysis from last night's Daily Show.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=187570&title=the-stupid-vote

[NOLA]

Folks on this thread should enjoy the political analysis from last night's Daily Show.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=187570&title=the-stupid-vote

LMAO!!

Thank Gawd we don't have to hear or read anymore about Chicago "baseball" this year....

Go Rays!!!

[marignygreg]

Go Bears.






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[frangooch]

what year is this from?

I think it was 1983. Steve died in 1984, I believe. Song was released in 1980.

[glinda]

I think it was 1983. Steve died in 1984, I believe. Song was released in 1980.
and they did scatter some of his ashes at Wrigley...

[ibjamn]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xBxZGQ1dJk

Thank you. I am a huge fan of Steve Goodman.

[frangooch]

I can't get enough of the video. Amazing how his humor and spirit shine through, when he knew he only had months to live.

[Doubledown]

Bring back the seven game playoff series, The Cubs will be back next year untill then GO Bears!

[ibjamn]

I can't get enough of the video. Amazing how his humor and spirit shine through, when he knew he only had months to live.

It was wonderful, yet sad to watch. He had lost so much weight. I fell in love with the chubbier Steve. :)

[frangooch]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/baseball/2007-10-03-67235437_x.htm

[frangooch]

http://www.imeem.com/people/9sDaNL/music/dVd73xs1/goodman_steve_go_cubs_go/

[chicagomike]

The White Sox did as well as I expected. They are slooooow. The Rays are a good team. The stadium leaves a lot to be desired though. Any place that has 10 pages of ground rules is not the optimal ballpark. The Cubbies have NO excuse other than they were outplayed and outmanaged.

[chicagomike]

I am certainly not bitter about the DEVIL Rays victory. It was nice to see some of their fans finally come out and watch a game at Tropicana. :p

[NOLA]

Bring back the seven game playoff series, The Cubs will be back next year untill then GO Bears!

You Cubbies fans just love your misery, don't you? I guess getting swept in 4 games won't hurt much more than getting swept in 3....

Hey, at least the Cubs made it to the playoffs the last two years. I was wondering which is tougher - blowing a late season lead and missing the playoffs altogether two years in a row, or getting swept out of the playoffs in the first round two years in a row?

[Frosty]

There is nothing more to see here. Move along people!

[ibjamn]

Sorry, Frosty.

Frangooch, thank you so much for bringing up so many Steve Goodman memories for me.
I watch you tube vids that people post, but never think about looking for my faves from long ago. Here is Steve performing my very favorite of his songs; Penny Evans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6W_a2U-bIU

[glinda]

Sorry, Frosty.

Frangooch, thank you so much for bringing up so many Steve Goodman memories for me.
I watch you tube vids that people post, but never think about looking for my faves from long ago. Here is Steve performing my very favorite of his songs; Penny Evans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6W_a2U-bIU
Man, Jen, you're gonna make me drag out those old Steve G albums. Great song.

[Doubledown]

You Cubbies fans just love your misery, don't you? I guess getting swept in 4 games won't hurt much more than getting swept in 3....

Hey, at least the Cubs made it to the playoffs the last two years. I was wondering which is tougher - blowing a late season lead and missing the playoffs altogether two years in a row, or getting swept out of the playoffs in the first round two years in a row?

Now I almost know what it is like to be a Saints Fan.:p

[jonnygospeltent]

The survey question at work this morning was would you rather have a threesome with your 2 favorite movie stars or have The Cubs win tHe World Series. The results were about even.

[festivalgirl]

The survey question at work this morning was would you rather have a threesome with your 2 favorite movie stars or have The Cubs win tHe World Series. The results were about even.

Which is more likely?

[I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry - ready for well deserved retaliation]