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M2 · 01-25-2013, 01:36 PM

Among the truly enjoyable things about the Reds' rise in the division is that it has corresponded with knocking the Cubs off their perch. The cyclical nature of baseball dictates this will not last forever, so I suggest we revel in this while we can.

Their lineup might be the worst in baseball this coming season and they continue to use the Carlos Marmol Comedy Pitching Extravaganza as their closer. They claim to have some intriguing prospects in the minors, but we all know that it's only a matter of time until those kids fail catastrophically.

And I can't be the only person who thinks Jeff Samardzija looks like Murderface from Metalocalypse.

westofyou · 01-25-2013, 01:44 PM

It has been 38,086 days since the Cubs won a World Series

It has been 39,852 days since the Wright Brothers first achieved sustained flight

WMR · 01-25-2013, 01:46 PM

It's going to be really annoying if Theo gets them to the point where we actually have to start worrying about them again in the NL Central.

klw · 01-25-2013, 01:47 PM

I would not be surprised if the Cubs are relevant again fairly quickly. They are taking some good steps towards building the club.

RichRed · 01-25-2013, 02:29 PM

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We are not mocking the Cubs enough.

There's never been a time when this hasn't been true. Mocking the Cubs is one of my favorite things in life. There can never be enough of it.

LoganBuck · 01-25-2013, 02:36 PM

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The Cubs need a leadoff hitter in CF like Bourn, and any sort of option at 3B, and suddenly they will become a real thorn in the side of the NL Central. They still have to come up with a legit top of the rotation type starter, and the bullpen can not be a grease fire, but they aren't that far away.

TRF · 01-25-2013, 02:41 PM

I loathe them. going back to the early eighties and Mario Soto trying to climb into the stands, I have loathed them.

loathe.

but... Barney is a wizard at 2B. Rizzo can hit. And the rotation is... interesting. They won't be horrible in 2013, just, meh.

Wrigley smells like pee.

Johnny Footstool · 01-25-2013, 02:55 PM

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And I can't be the only person who thinks Jeff Samardzija looks like Murderface from Metalocalypse.

I'm feelin' outshined, outshined, outshined, outshined...

kbrake · 01-25-2013, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by westofyou

It has been 38,086 days since the Cubs won a World Series

It has been 39,852 days since the Wright Brothers first achieved sustained flight

Going to have to steal this one for Facebook. This is awesome.

defender · 01-25-2013, 03:15 PM

MikeThierry · 01-25-2013, 05:03 PM

I'm always on board for a good Cubs bashing.

MikeThierry · 01-25-2013, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by westofyou

It has been 38,086 days since the Cubs won a World Series

It has been 39,852 days since the Wright Brothers first achieved sustained flight

Isn't funny how the Ottoman Empire, dissolved in 1922, is more relevant than the Cubs?

RedsBaron · 01-25-2013, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeThierry

Isn't funny how the Ottoman Empire, dissolved in 1922, is more relevant than the Cubs?

I hadn't thought of that. Goodness, when the Cubs last won a World Series world powers included the Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary, the Russian Empire and the German Empire; Mark Twain was alive; Theodore Roosevelt was President; and yet to be born were Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and John F. Kennedy.

dougdirt · 01-25-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by TRF

Wrigley smells like pee.

When I think of Wrigley, this is what I think of.

MikeThierry · 01-25-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RedsBaron

I hadn't thought of that. Goodness, when the Cubs last won a World Series world powers included the Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary, the Russian Empire and the German Empire; Mark Twain was alive; Theodore Roosevelt was President; and yet to be born were Ronald Reagan, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford and John F. Kennedy.

Not to mention it was 43 years removed from the American Civil War.

Also, remember the Titanic just started to be built December of 1908.

01-25-2013, 01:36 PM	#1
M2 Posting in Dynarama Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Boston Posts: 26,809	We are not mocking the Cubs enough Among the truly enjoyable things about the Reds' rise in the division is that it has corresponded with knocking the Cubs off their perch. The cyclical nature of baseball dictates this will not last forever, so I suggest we revel in this while we can. Their lineup might be the worst in baseball this coming season and they continue to use the Carlos Marmol Comedy Pitching Extravaganza as their closer. They claim to have some intriguing prospects in the minors, but we all know that it's only a matter of time until those kids fail catastrophically. And I can't be the only person who thinks Jeff Samardzija looks like Murderface from Metalocalypse. __________________ Baseball isn't a magic trick ... it doesn't get spoiled if you figure out how it works. - gonelong I'm witchcrafting everybody.

01-25-2013, 01:44 PM	#2
westofyou breath Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: PDX Posts: 39,660	Re: We are not mocking the Cubs enough It has been 38,086 days since the Cubs won a World Series It has been 39,852 days since the Wright Brothers first achieved sustained flight

01-25-2013, 01:47 PM	#4
klw Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New England Posts: 4,415	Re: We are not mocking the Cubs enough I would not be surprised if the Cubs are relevant again fairly quickly. They are taking some good steps towards building the club.

01-25-2013, 02:36 PM	#6
LoganBuck I hate the Cubs Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 5,627	Re: We are not mocking the Cubs enough See my Avatar The Cubs need a leadoff hitter in CF like Bourn, and any sort of option at 3B, and suddenly they will become a real thorn in the side of the NL Central. They still have to come up with a legit top of the rotation type starter, and the bullpen can not be a grease fire, but they aren't that far away. __________________ Whenever you get mad over a called strike or ball on a close pitch, it's the equivalent of being mad at the QB pump-faking one time before throwing a pass in your average NFL game. ---Caveat Emperor

01-25-2013, 02:41 PM	#7
TRF Vavasor Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX Posts: 12,730	Re: We are not mocking the Cubs enough I loathe them. going back to the early eighties and Mario Soto trying to climb into the stands, I have loathed them. loathe. but... Barney is a wizard at 2B. Rizzo can hit. And the rotation is... interesting. They won't be horrible in 2013, just, meh. Wrigley smells like pee. __________________ "don't end up with a grandson with a dog collar."

01-25-2013, 03:15 PM	#10
defender Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 277	Re: We are not mocking the Cubs enough

01-25-2013, 05:03 PM	#11
MikeThierry Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: St. Louis, Mo Posts: 3,246	Re: We are not mocking the Cubs enough I'm always on board for a good Cubs bashing. __________________ “Our next home stand follows this road trip.” “I just want to tell everyone Happy Easter and Happy Hanukkah.” says on the day before Easter Mike Shannon

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