Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

[Mark17]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

With today's loss in Target Field, the Cubs have now lost 20 out of their last 24. Over half (11) of those losses were of the one-run variety.

Dave Miedema

First, let me say that I'm being completely sincere here...

This is why I love Cubs fans. To be loyal to a baseball team for multiple generations of losing is what baseball is all about. Prediction: When the Cubs finally win a World Series, after all the excitement has died down, Cubs fans will look back with nostalgia at the less successful teams of the past (1969, 1984), and think of those seasons as their true identity.

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

With today's loss in Target Field, the Cubs have now lost 20 out of their last 24. Over half (11) of those losses were of the one-run variety.

Dave Miedema

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

I'd put up with all of that, just to be able to watch a game played on the same field where Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, Three Finger Brown, and those guys used to play. In fact, I'd pay $20 for a tour of the field, if they'd let me onto it for a couple minutes, to soak in the history.

Who would want to trade that for a new plastic stadium with jacked-up ticket prices?

The Cubs DO offer on-field tours, usually on Saturdays when they're on the road, as well as a couple of summer events that allow fans field access at non-game times. Check www.cubs.com for information.

Dave Miedema

[Mark17]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

Even Peter Gammons called it a "Dump".

This should be a new thread, but here goes:

- Impossible parking
- One big urinal (you'll only understand this if you've been to the men's room there)
- Brick walls in outfield? Someone is due to die
- Stupid location
- No foul grounds
- Too many female fans discussing Real Housewives of (name city) instead of paying attention to the baseball game
- No bullpens
- Too many male fans with their shirts off in the bleachers (why?)
- Too many fans more determined to drink as much beer as they can before they pass out or are asked to leave
- Over 100 years without a World Champion
- They still blame a fan for 2003
- No video replay (what's that screen now in right field anyway?)

I'll let others continue this list...

I'd put up with all of that, just to be able to watch a game played on the same field where Honus Wagner, Christy Mathewson, Three Finger Brown, and those guys used to play. In fact, I'd pay $20 for a tour of the field, if they'd let me onto it for a couple minutes, to soak in the history.

Who would want to trade that for a new plastic stadium with jacked-up ticket prices?

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

Three in a row! WORLD SERIES!!!

Dave M.

[camarokids]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

Dang, two days and this thread is OVER

Aren't you a Cubs fan? If not who are you rooting for?

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

Two in a row!! PENNANT!!

Dave Miedema

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

Losing Streak is OVER!! Cubs 11 Padres 7. Let's Play Two!]

Dave Miedema

[trsent]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

Dang, two days and this thread is OVER

[trsent]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

Bad ballpark?? I'll take Wrigley any day!

Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com

Even Peter Gammons called it a "Dump".

This should be a new thread, but here goes:

- Impossible parking
- One big urinal (you'll only understand this if you've been to the men's room there)
- Brick walls in outfield? Someone is due to die
- Stupid location
- No foul grounds
- Too many female fans discussing Real Housewives of (name city) instead of paying attention to the baseball game
- No bullpens
- Too many male fans with their shirts off in the bleachers (why?)
- Too many fans more determined to drink as much beer as they can before they pass out or are asked to leave
- Over 100 years without a World Champion
- They still blame a fan for 2003
- No video replay (what's that screen now in right field anyway?)

I'll let others continue this list...

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

That's the problem at Wrigley - Too many go for the social event and not for a baseball game.

+1

Dave Miedema

[earlywynnfan]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

Bad ballpark?? I'll take Wrigley any day!

Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com

[trsent]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

Win or lose...the beers always seem to taste better at Wrigley. Hope they can turn things around soon though.

That's the problem at Wrigley - Too many go for the social event and not for a baseball game.

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

Now 12 in a row...Pirates 10, Cubs 4.

Dave Miedema

[jppopma]

Re: Chicago Cubs Losing Streak Discussion Thread

Win or lose...the beers always seem to taste better at Wrigley. Hope they can turn things around soon though.