Lovable Losers?
"Lovable Losers". It's something I hear all time describe the Cubs and it drives me nuts! I can't stand it! This week the Cubs have been in the news a bit due to the bankruptcy and sale of the team. CNN, FOX, ABC and even NPR all referred to my team as the "Lovable Losers". There were probably other media outlets that did the same thing, but I can't watch, listen or read all of them.
I understand why the Cubs are called this, but it doesn't mean I have to like it. In fact, I would dare to say that no one on the team likes it either. I think it's going to change though. Over the next few years, I see the Cubs turning into a contender every year. The transition is going slower than I want, but we do have three consecutive winning seasons right now. That is something to build off of and I think guys like Dempster, Lee and Ramirez were disappointed with the way the team finished this year.
I can't wait to say good riddance to the "Lovalbe Losers" description and hello to World Series Champions! I know, I know....it's not going to be this year, but soon friends, very soon.
Ha, ... the Indians are loveable losers. that's why I still am a fan...
Ted
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you guys both got it wrong.....loveable losers=Pirates.
hope that change of ownership goes through smoothly
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That tag won't leave the cubs until they win a world series. I'll admit that I'm first and foremost a White Sox fan, but I'm also not one of those guys who hates the northsiders. Second to my Sox, I'd love to see the Cubbies win a World Series. It would be good for the city of Chicago and all of my friends and relatives that have waited their entire lives to see the Cubs win it all. Maybe they will get their outfield fixed during the offseason. So far, they have not only the most highly paid outfield, but at the same time, one of the least productive. Gotta at least admit that Hendry was trying....that's all you can ask. Sometimes you gamble and it pays off....sometimes it doesn't.
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That tag won't leave the cubs until they win a world series. I'll admit that I'm first and foremost a White Sox fan, but I'm also not one of those guys who hates the northsiders. Second to my Sox, I'd love to see the Cubbies win a World Series. It would be good for the city of Chicago and all of my friends and relatives that have waited their entire lives to see the Cubs win it all. Maybe they will get their outfield fixed during the offseason. So far, they have not only the most highly paid outfield, but at the same time, one of the least productive. Gotta at least admit that Hendry was trying....that's all you can ask. Sometimes you gamble and it pays off....sometimes it doesn't.
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Ted, I understand and feel your pain!
Pittpeas, I think the Pirates need Mark Cuban to buy them. That would be a good start.
For the White Sox fan, thank you for your kind words. I agree Hendry has taken some gambles and they haven't worked out when it comes to our outfield, but at least he is trying.
Thanks for the comments guys,
Ron
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Our guys can be lovable - but NONE of us want them to be losers!
Julia
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