Is it the rings, the Players, The success, the new stadium.\nIs it that the Cards are sponsored by the Biggest and best brewery in the world, instead of chewing gum. Budweiser rules, cubs suck!
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One of the main reasons could be that the Cubs haven't been in the World Series since 1945, and they haven't won a Championship since 1908.  Plus the fact that the Cubs have only won 2 World Series compared to the Cardinals 9.  It's been almost 100 years since the Cubs have even seen a Championship (well 98 years to be exact), while the Cardinals last one was in 1982.  Not to mention the Cards were just in the Series in 2004 and have a lot greater chance of returning than the Cubs.  Does anybody else think this whole "curse" is real, or just some lame ass excuse to be a piss poor team?  I'm thinking it's more the second one than the first.  Every year at least 1, 2, or even 3 of their star players gets hurt, come on they just get scared and don't want to look like fools so they get hurt on purpose to save face.  Our new stadium could be another reason.  They need a new stadium, but who's going to support a losing team and reward them for being a bunch of losers?  Especially now with the White Sox just winning a Championship, the Cubs are going to be in that dump they call Wrigley Field forever.I think they're also jealous of the fact that the Cardinals have the best fans in the WORLD!  Maybe they should go and find a witch doctor to help take away their so called "curse".  Probably still woulcn't help, especially when they have to deal with a Championship caliber team such as the Cards.  I have a great idea: Why don't we set up a petition for the Cubs organization to get sent down to the minor leagues!
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Thats worth A LOT!!!\nYou know Cubs fans. \nwe will pay a lot for stuff like that.\n\nGO CUBS!!!
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I think the new stadium was most definetly needed although I was sad to see it go.  I like the feel of the new park.  It gives me the feeling of, "this is what a modern day ballpark is supposed to feel like".  The atmosphere is just so fresh, and a great place for the cardinals to kick ass!!!
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How is the Cardinal-Cub rivalry overrated?  The two have been rivals for eons, been in the same division since both were founded (both were in the NL East after 1969 and moved to the Central together when each league went to three divisions), and have played each other over 2000 times (Cubs led the rivalry at the end of last year 1037-998).\n\nHow do you say that a team that only came into existence in 1962 compares with that?
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Da Cubs because the Brewers will be in last place.
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It's the emotional attachment to something we wish we could be part of but due to some circumstances, can't...\n\nMany sports fans align themselves with teams, usually local, and build a strong bond with others.  Its a great way to build friendship.\n\n\nSo thats why, the other things like food and beer, just make things move smoother.\n\nGood luck!!!!
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Being a Tiger Fan For Life I'd have to say that David Dombrowski is the main reason for the success of The Tigers.\n\nHe took over as President of The Tigers in 2001. He fired Randy Smith in 2002,a nd took over the GM duties as well.\n\nSince then he has stocked out farm system and has made some very good trades.\n\nOf Course the hiring of Jim Leyland is icing on the cake.\n\nJim Leyland is absolutely working wonders with this team.\n\nhe has them believing in them selves.\n\nJustin Verlander & Joel Zumaya are absolutely incredible..both are form our farm system.\n\nDombrowski got Polanco in a trade, Carlos Guillen in a trade, took I-Rod from free agency (when no one else wanted him) and he got Mags (Ordenez ffrom free agency as well when no one else would have him)...\n\nDombrowski is a very smart baseball man, and I am glad he is on our side.\n\nOn a side note, Dombrowski put the 1997 Florida Marlins together and guess who manged them?\n\nYep, Jim Leyland.\n\nSo, who knows?\n\nThe Tigers could win The WORLD Series....but after 12 straight seasons under .500 I'd be happy with 2nd place.\n\nRight now I am simply enjoying this season.\n\nIt's actually fun to see The Tigers play ball...and the most important thing in all of this is that the players are having fun too!\n\n\nFor me, the bottom line is that the players look like they are playing---not for money (like the yankees)---but for the love of the game.\n\nIt doesnt matter to me where they end up (Of course I'd love for them to win the WORLD Series)....I am simply enjoying the heck out of this.\n\nI like to think it's my reward for remaining a loyal die hard Tigers fan for all these years.\n\nThe baseball Gods are smiling on us!
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I agree with you, it IS crazy. But sadly, that is the reality of sports at the big league level. It is no longer about the sport instead, it's about entertainment. Real sports fans like you, me, and the rest of the purists are priced and ignored from the game by the means to be able to pay the players. I don't enjoy the atmosphere at games. The obnoxiously loud music, ads on everything, and exorbitant prices have taken the game out of the reason to attend. Plus some of the players wear jewelry like they are in street gangs, some wear their hair like they came off the beach, pant legs touch the grass WHILE STANDING and the leagues have brought down the quality of play due to expansion. Mediocrity - some call it parity - is the norm. All I can do is not attend, buy, or even follow baseball anymore. Of course, that decision was made much easier due to the mismanagement of a team in town that thinks it is a big league club. The Phillies.
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I'm not sure that would be THAT much of a surprise--the Cards have been the best team in the NL for a few years now, winnning 100+ in consecutive seasons. \n\nStill, I don't project them to win 100 this year. They have questions in the lineup (2B, LF) and I think their bullpen got worse. Pujols is the best hitter in baseball, but Rolen's and Edmonds' health are in question. Middle infield defense is average at best.\n\nI think they'll win the division, but with something closer to around 90 wins.
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I was just going to ask how many cub fans out there think the cubs will have a good year in 2006, and saw your post so....... As far as Dusty goes, I somewhat agree with what you say......he just does not seem to have whatever spark they seem to need to succeed. The bottom line is, though, that success\non the field is the real indicator of how good or bad a manager he is. Based on last year......the jury is out. I feel if the team is not better this year, Dusty will be somewhere else in the future.
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Burn in hell a**hole.!!! The Cubs should never leave Wrigley.\nAnd they never will!!!\n\nGO CUBS!!!
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they do deserve it... they are paying money for it; they are the best sponsors out of'em all (beer makers).
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A lot of it has to do with the starting pitching. They do have one good starter Bobby Keppel but aside him they don't have anyone else. Their hitting is not all that great either. However, there is hope they hired a new GM that has said he will build up the farm system. Building up the farm system is a good place to start because if KC relies on the free agency market they are only going to end up with the leftovers that other teams don't want. Also in order to lure a good free agent to play in KC they have to offer him more money because good free agents see the team as a non-contending team hence, they are less incline to sign with KC.
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I think the Bulls, after the past 2 seasons success, with said drafts are poised to make a decent run at the East title. I am surprised you are a "fan", yet don't realize their draft days have been considered the best in the past 4 years. I imagine you are a Cubs fan who thinks they suck because of Baker too...
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Pitching is why the Cubs are losing. They have plenty of offense and play in an offensive haven called Wrigly field. Look at the scores of the last few days. 10-3 9-5 and 4-3, the only close game was teh 4-3. It was also the only game when the Cub's pitchers didn't get bombed. These losses were to the Padres and Giants, these are not exactly offensive powerhouse teams. \n\nMaddux is 5-3 with a good ERA. Thats one good pitcher. Looks like Zambrino has been ripped off by the relief staff, 1-2 with a 3.88 ERA means he lost a few Wins because of relief. The rest of the staff is stinking up the rotation or is batting practice for other teams. Teams win and lose by pitching. \n\nAs for Derek Lee he's not even having a great year. .318 with 3 HRs and 10 RBI aint much. It's true the Cubs are hurting for offense. When Todd Walker is playing first base you know they need some more hitting. All the hitting in the world doesn't make up for bad pitching as the Rangers have proven season after season.
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I think that, so long as they keep having fun, they will keep winning. That is the key, I think, to this years Mets. If you watch them play, they're always smiling & laughing. Even Milledges home run celebration; even if many think it was excessive, HE was having the time of his life. They came together as a team, there are no prima donnas,  They want to win, not because of the ring or the World Series bonus, but because winning is more fun than losing.\n\nThey are remembering (and hopefully reminding everyone else) that baseball is a game, not  just big business. So long as their health stays good, and their rotation continues to produce, they're going all the way.
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Ironically enough, you are on one of them.  \n\nyahoo is giving away 13 trips (I think) to the World Cup.  Entries are based on you getting people to sign up for their IM, or you getting a certain number of 'best answers' on this part of their site.\n\nJust hit the link below and go to their info page... \n\nCourse, you need to be answering questions, not asking them.\n\nAnd, as we roll on here, I bet the number of corporate sweepstakes and promotions should begin to go at a feverish pace... watch the big companies for things like this - Budweiser, Master Card/Visa, big liquor companies, and the like.  I don't see professional companies like Siemens and IBM handing any of their corporate sponsor tickets out, not would those big wigs who work for FA's be giving them away....  you'll just need to keep an eye out.