Chicago baseball: Which is better?
The Cubs
Adam Brown
Issue date: 10/1/08 Section: Opinion
Q: What is your fondest Chicago Cubs memory?
A: Lou Piniella kicking his hat and kicking dirt on the third base umpire. If that does not tell you what kind of man he is or what kind of no-nonsense team he manages, I do not know what will. Nothing will get your fans or team more fired up than getting in the face of an umpire in a close call. If anyone can think of a more entertaining moment in baseball history, I would like to hear about it. Also, anytime we beat the Cardinals or Sox, it's a good day.
Q: What is your worst Chicago Cubs memory?
A: 2003, when Steve Bartman tried to catch the ball that ended up costing us the game and the National League Championship series. I can hardly think of another time when fan interference cost a team so much.
Q: What is your favorite part about going to a Cubs game?
A: The atmosphere and the beloved "Go Cubs Go" song. When you're around Cubs fans, you're automatically among family. It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from, everyone has something in common: We all hate the Sox.
Q: Best part about the Cubs/Sox rivalry?
A: Sweeping the Sox this year stands out. Also, the rivalry among friends and the betting of one's first born on the game is always a good time and makes for entertaining games.
Q: Would you or have you ever rooted for the Sox in the postseason?
A: As long as it's in the Cubs favor, the Sox can win.
Q: What makes Cubs fans better than White Sox fans?
A: Easy! Chicago Cubs, 100 years since last World Series Championship and we still always sell out every game. The fans stay during rain, severe storms, extra innings and even when the Cubs occasionally get pounded on at home or away games. It is also interesting to see that at most away games, Cubs fans will frequently be in greater numbers than the home team fans. Also, I was at a game at InBev (Busch) Stadium when a Cardinal player hit a homer. Being a good, true Cubs fan, the fan threw the ball back on the field and was later escorted off the property. It seems like die-hard, cutthroat fans are the only fans the Cubs attract.
Q: Lou vs. Ozzie in a fight, who wins?
A: Ozzie would try to shank Lou, the shank would break once in contact with his impregnable skin and we would see a repeat of Sweet Lou getting in the face of the third base umpire all over again. Ozzie would probably faint at the mere sight of berserker Lou and choke on his sunflower seeds.
Q: Cubs vs. White Sox in World Series: Who would win and why?
Cubs would win in Game 7 at Wrigley, there would be the second great burning of Chicago and 100,000 people would be wounded, dead or missing. The White Sox would be forced to move down to the minor leagues and Ozzie down to coach tee-ball. "This is the year and the Cubs are real."
A: Lou Piniella kicking his hat and kicking dirt on the third base umpire. If that does not tell you what kind of man he is or what kind of no-nonsense team he manages, I do not know what will. Nothing will get your fans or team more fired up than getting in the face of an umpire in a close call. If anyone can think of a more entertaining moment in baseball history, I would like to hear about it. Also, anytime we beat the Cardinals or Sox, it's a good day.
Q: What is your worst Chicago Cubs memory?
A: 2003, when Steve Bartman tried to catch the ball that ended up costing us the game and the National League Championship series. I can hardly think of another time when fan interference cost a team so much.
Q: What is your favorite part about going to a Cubs game?
A: The atmosphere and the beloved "Go Cubs Go" song. When you're around Cubs fans, you're automatically among family. It doesn't matter who you are or where you come from, everyone has something in common: We all hate the Sox.
Q: Best part about the Cubs/Sox rivalry?
A: Sweeping the Sox this year stands out. Also, the rivalry among friends and the betting of one's first born on the game is always a good time and makes for entertaining games.
Q: Would you or have you ever rooted for the Sox in the postseason?
A: As long as it's in the Cubs favor, the Sox can win.
Q: What makes Cubs fans better than White Sox fans?
A: Easy! Chicago Cubs, 100 years since last World Series Championship and we still always sell out every game. The fans stay during rain, severe storms, extra innings and even when the Cubs occasionally get pounded on at home or away games. It is also interesting to see that at most away games, Cubs fans will frequently be in greater numbers than the home team fans. Also, I was at a game at InBev (Busch) Stadium when a Cardinal player hit a homer. Being a good, true Cubs fan, the fan threw the ball back on the field and was later escorted off the property. It seems like die-hard, cutthroat fans are the only fans the Cubs attract.
Q: Lou vs. Ozzie in a fight, who wins?
A: Ozzie would try to shank Lou, the shank would break once in contact with his impregnable skin and we would see a repeat of Sweet Lou getting in the face of the third base umpire all over again. Ozzie would probably faint at the mere sight of berserker Lou and choke on his sunflower seeds.
Q: Cubs vs. White Sox in World Series: Who would win and why?
Cubs would win in Game 7 at Wrigley, there would be the second great burning of Chicago and 100,000 people would be wounded, dead or missing. The White Sox would be forced to move down to the minor leagues and Ozzie down to coach tee-ball. "This is the year and the Cubs are real."
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Richard McMillan
posted 10/01/08 @ 5:04 PM CST
Q: Best part about the Cubs/Sox rivalry?
The Sox sweeping the Cubs stands out, but I also love the vacant look on cub fans faces when what they think "should" happen fails to take place. (Continued…)
Charlotte
posted 10/01/08 @ 8:10 PM CST
I don't think a grown man kicking the dirt and screaming in the face of an umpire really is a moment to be proud of... any time a coach is ejected from a game it's not meant to be a bragging point. (Continued…)
Swami
posted 10/03/08 @ 8:56 AM CST
What have the Chicago Cubs given to the Cubs fans? NOTHING! Why do Cubs fans continually root for a team that wont produce during the playoffs. If the Cubs havent moved to the minor leagues due to their 99 soon to be 100 years of suck, why would the White Sox who have won a World Series this decade. (Continued…)
Cubs/Sox Fan
posted 10/03/08 @ 7:41 PM CST
Q: What is your worst Chicago Cubs memory?
A: 2003, when Steve Bartman tried to catch the ball that ended up costing us the game and the National League Championship series. (Continued…)
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