Cubs "win" the world series...

[Intel]

For Sox fans it does.....That's all they have is 2005. What about 2006? Going from the World Series Champions to NOT making the playoffs talk about choking. A "franchise" team like the NY Yankees puts a solid team on the field year after year.

My 2012 prediction....both Chicago baseball teams are going to suck.

Using the Yankee's who have the highest payroll as an example of a franchise team... really?

White Sox spent around 75 million in 2005 where Yankee were spending close to 195 million. I believe the Sox spent 95 million in 2006 and the Yankees were still inching in on 200 million.

So just because we won one and didn't win another that one World Series doesn't mean anything?

 

[Lead Pipe]

It really doesn't matter if the Sox choked in 2006, 2007, 2008, whatever. The fact still remains that they won the World Series in 2005. That's all that matters. I was able to experience my team winning it all. The can't be said for any of you cubs fans, your fathers or your grand fathers.

 

[TonzKnock-G]

 

[jason05gt]

So a win in September is worth more than one in April? Ozzie Guillen, is that you???

Yes, when you need the wins in September to make the playoffs. Like I said, look at the NY Giants this year. They peaked and that transitioned into the playoffs and ultimately a Superbowl win.

 

[Turk]

Yes, when you need the wins in September to make the playoffs. Like I said, look at the NY Giants this year. They peaked and that transitioned into the playoffs and ultimately a Superbowl win.

So does that mean the teams they beat choked? I could say the same about the Twins and Tigers, they peaked towards the end of the 2006 season.

 

[jason05gt]

Oh and your comment about the AL being a tougher division is false....Look at the winners of the WS over the past decade. Pretty damn even to me.

 

[Turk]

Oh and your comment about the AL being a tougher division is false....Look at the winners of the WS over the past decade. Pretty damn even to me.

Look at interleague play, not so even. We gonna make that bet or what?

 

[Lead Pipe]

The Sox had a terrible 2nd half in 2005 compared to the first half and they won a Championship. Whoever gets hot right before the playoffs has a better chance but an April win is still just as good as a September win.

 

[Turk]

The Sox had a terrible 2nd half in 2005 compared to the first half and they won a Championship. Whoever gets hot right before the playoffs has a better chance but an April win is still just as good as a September win.

This is one of many reasons I'm happy Ozzie is gone, he could never understand this concept. Early in the year, if the Sox are doing well, and win the first 2 out of 3 in a series, he literally sits half the starters for the third game, as if he's just conceding because the team won that series already. Shit used to PISS ME OFF. Rack up as many wins as possible, period.

 

[EmersonHart13]

I am not a baseball fan and even I realized that Ozzie was bad for the Sox. Turk is right on.

 

[Lead Pipe]

I'm sad to see Ozzie go because he was entertaining and was the face of the franchise. As far as a manger it was his time to leave. He lost control of the clubhouse and the respect of most of his players.

 

[Spicy McHaggiz]

I'll sum up this thread.

Chicago sports (and fans), a laughable affair!

 

[Spicy McHaggiz]

I'll sum up this thread.

Chicago sports (and fans), a laughable affair!

 

[jason05gt]

Look at interleague play, not so even. We gonna make that bet or what?

Interleague play is for drawing fans to the stadiums. Teams play to win the WS. Like I said, it's been damn close. I believe the NL actually has one more WS win over the last decade.

 

[ef_vtak]

We are comparing best league NL or AL, not best team.

By wins:

AL 1939 NL 1773

In that same timeframe WS championships are 8 AL 7 NL.

 

[ef_vtak]

finally watched this. surprised there isnt a facebook group full of rabid cubs fans boycotting this game.

they're probably too busy fapping to the video.

 

[Euro]

Just saw it on tv. Lol'd a little bit.

 

[Sprayin]

I'll sum up this thread.

Chicago sports (and fans), a laughable affair!

As compared to what?

Not really going to argue about baseball, but theres a few other sports that would beg to differ.

 

[Lead Pipe]

http://player.admin.theplatform.com/ps/player/pds/5f38m7lFhW?pid=xQJBQVGGmc19EUCeBn1lUbjTOBHddqDx

Bwhahahaha

 

[Euro]

As compared to what?

Not really going to argue about baseball, but theres a few other sports that would beg to differ.

I think he just posted that because baseball is the only thing Missouri has over Illinois in sports. Every other team that's within state borders sucks dickhole. Typical Cardinals fan.

 

[jason05gt]

We are comparing best league NL or AL, not best team.

By wins:

AL 1939 NL 1773

In that same timeframe WS championships are 8 AL 7 NL.

A lot of that has to do with the DH...

http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jun/23/sports/la-sp-0624-dodgers-angels-interleague20110624

 

[ef_vtak]

http://player.admin.theplatform.com/ps/player/pds/5f38m7lFhW?pid=xQJBQVGGmc19EUCeBn1lUbjTOBHddqDx

Bwhahahaha

A lot of that has to do with the DH...

http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jun/23/sports/la-sp-0624-dodgers-angels-interleague20110624

so what your saying is AL is superior...since only half of the games are played with a DH

 

[Turk]

A lot of that has to do with the DH...

http://articles.latimes.com/2011/jun/23/sports/la-sp-0624-dodgers-angels-interleague20110624

Well no shit dude, the NL has a HUGE advantage. A DH is your best bench hitter, and NL pitchers can actually hit.

 

[jason05gt]

Well no shit dude, the NL has a HUGE advantage. A DH is your best bench hitter, and NL pitchers can actually hit.

You both didn't read the article.

 

[Turk]

The article is stupid. It's claiming the AL even has an advantage in NL parks.