Top Ten Reasons the Chicago Cubs will win the World Series in 2012
1. Pity overwhelms other teams into "going easy" on the Cubs, which the team takes advantage of.
2. Low expectations from the fan base relieve pressure that has been building over the last 100+ years.
3. Got rid of all the losers in the offseason (Zambrano, Fukudome, Ramirez, Pena).
4. An unseasonably warm winter aids the Cubs in the early months.
5. Pujols and Fielder are out of the NL Central.
6. I have MLB.TV
7. Younger, lower salary players are trying to earn the next ridiculous contract from the Cubs.
8. Derek Rose is going to play CF and dunk some home runs.
9. They hit rock bottom last year. Things can't get worse, right?
10. THEO!
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Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Fantasy Baseball
Here's my Fantasy Baseball Team's Logo:
My team name is now
Sporting Ochocinco.
In honor of Kansas City's publicity aimed stunts.
Monday, February 28, 2011
10 Reasons the Chicago Cubs Will Win the World Series in 2011
With the start of Spring training this last week,
I feel like this blog is a must.
Hear me now: the Chicago Cubs will win the World Series in 2011.
And here are 10 reasons why:
1. They haven't won the World Series since 1908. They deserve at least a pity trophy.
2. Mike Quade represents the American Dream and winning the world series would jump start the American economy.
3. Kerry Wood is back. That's got to be worth 15 wins.
4. The Cardinals lost their best pitcher (arguably) to a season ending injury. As much as i hate good players getting injured, this increases the Cubs chances at actually winning the anemic NL Central.
5. The All Star game is in Arizona this year. Why is this relevant? Because the majority of the Cubs players have Hispanic ancestry. And because of Arizona's crazy immigration laws, the Cubs will play extra hard to make the all star team only to spite the entire state of Arizona.
6. Albert Pujols will be a free agent. The Cubs really want him. And, where would he rather go than a World Series winning team?
7. If they don't win the World Series, the Matt Garza trade will look really bad, blemishing Jim Hendry's immaculate trading record.
8. The Pirates and Astros may be the 2 worst teams in all of baseball and the Brewers don't have the pitching to be consistent.
9. Carlos Zambrano will spend more time playing baseball than in anger management.
10. It may be their last chance... the world will end in 2012.
I feel like this blog is a must.
Hear me now: the Chicago Cubs will win the World Series in 2011.
And here are 10 reasons why:
1. They haven't won the World Series since 1908. They deserve at least a pity trophy.
2. Mike Quade represents the American Dream and winning the world series would jump start the American economy.
3. Kerry Wood is back. That's got to be worth 15 wins.
4. The Cardinals lost their best pitcher (arguably) to a season ending injury. As much as i hate good players getting injured, this increases the Cubs chances at actually winning the anemic NL Central.
5. The All Star game is in Arizona this year. Why is this relevant? Because the majority of the Cubs players have Hispanic ancestry. And because of Arizona's crazy immigration laws, the Cubs will play extra hard to make the all star team only to spite the entire state of Arizona.
6. Albert Pujols will be a free agent. The Cubs really want him. And, where would he rather go than a World Series winning team?
7. If they don't win the World Series, the Matt Garza trade will look really bad, blemishing Jim Hendry's immaculate trading record.
8. The Pirates and Astros may be the 2 worst teams in all of baseball and the Brewers don't have the pitching to be consistent.
9. Carlos Zambrano will spend more time playing baseball than in anger management.
10. It may be their last chance... the world will end in 2012.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
10 Reasons the Cubs will win the World Series. This year.
Previously i wrote a post on why the Cubs could never win the World Series ever again. ever. ever. and never again.
Now, i will write on why the Cubs will win the World Series. This year. In October. oh boy...
1. They are due for a World Series. Come on, its been over 100 years. Its about time.
2. They are severely underachieving so far this year. And they are only 5.5 games out.
Pitching has been mediocre, bullpen has been terrible and no one outside of Ryan Theriot and Alfonso Soriano have hit with any consistency. With signs of life out of Aramis Ramirez, the Cubs could very well put a streak together and take over 1st in the Central.
3. The Reds are in 1st place right now. That wont last.
4. The Cardinals have been over-achieving (both pitching and hitting) and they are only 6 games over .500
5. Their roster boasts Playoff experience with a valuable mix of veterans and young guys.
6. Pity from other teams. If the Cubs make the playoffs, every team will just quit.
7. No single team in the NL looks like a run-away World Series contender. (although you could argue for Philly or San Fran.)
8. Umpires will conspire together to rig every Cubs game. Not for money, but for the sole reason to disprove any notion of the super-natural (i.e. Curses).
9. New Owners are willing to spend the cash on a large market team to see it win.
10. Because if they do not win, there is no justice in the world.
Now, i will write on why the Cubs will win the World Series. This year. In October. oh boy...
1. They are due for a World Series. Come on, its been over 100 years. Its about time.
2. They are severely underachieving so far this year. And they are only 5.5 games out.
Pitching has been mediocre, bullpen has been terrible and no one outside of Ryan Theriot and Alfonso Soriano have hit with any consistency. With signs of life out of Aramis Ramirez, the Cubs could very well put a streak together and take over 1st in the Central.
3. The Reds are in 1st place right now. That wont last.
4. The Cardinals have been over-achieving (both pitching and hitting) and they are only 6 games over .500
5. Their roster boasts Playoff experience with a valuable mix of veterans and young guys.
6. Pity from other teams. If the Cubs make the playoffs, every team will just quit.
7. No single team in the NL looks like a run-away World Series contender. (although you could argue for Philly or San Fran.)
8. Umpires will conspire together to rig every Cubs game. Not for money, but for the sole reason to disprove any notion of the super-natural (i.e. Curses).
9. New Owners are willing to spend the cash on a large market team to see it win.
10. Because if they do not win, there is no justice in the world.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Why the Chicago Cubs Will Never Win the World Series Again.
The Chicago Cubs will never win the World Series again. Ever. Ever. For eternity.
First, let me preface this comment by noting that i am a Chicago Cubs fan (to say the least).
And let me qualify the statement with the notion that i would be ecstatic if the Cubs do in fact win the World Series again.
(But they wont).
And finally let me contextualize with the fact that i haven't even given up on the Cubs this season.
So, why won't the Cubs ever win in the post season?
Let's start with baseball reasons:
1. Bad contracts to old, under-producing hitters (i.e. Soriano and Fukudome). Bad contracts not only keep players around for a stupid amount of time, but it also hampers the team from grabbing quality bullpen arms that have already cost the Cubs 6 games this year.
2. Old Facilities. Don't get me wrong, the atmosphere around Wrigley is indispensable, however, we must face the facts that the facilities as Wrigley are near the bottom in the majors.
3. A depleted farm system (although it is on the rise) from years of poor trades, mainly with the Marlins, Orioles, and Red Sox. And the Cubs always get the worst end of trades.
4. An under-critical fan base. The Cubs haven't won the World Series in 103 years. But their fan base has only grown every year. Why? Because the Cubs are the "Lovable Losers." The fans don't expect a World Series banner, they just expect a sunny day in the bleachers with a beer and a ballgame.
5. They are in the same division as Albert Pujols. No, not the Cardinals, but Albert Pujols.
Which transitions me into the philosophical reasons why the Cubs will never win the World Series again.
1. The familiar is comfortable. Because we live in a culture of comfort, the Cubs would only annoy people if they won the World Series because people are so used to them losing. For example in 2003, changing the familiar was too uncomfortable for Steve Bartman and Alex Gonzalez, so they combined to ruin the best chance the cubs have had since 1945.
2. There has to be a loser. Not everyone can win. So, the Cubs have volunteered to be that loser every year for all of eternity.
3. Americans live in routine. And so do the Cubs. Every year, Cubs fans expect the club to win around 85 games, and be competitive till September. And if this changed, so would every American's foundational understanding of the way the world works.
4. Curses are real. And so are goats.
5. The Cubs represent the helplessness of the American Dream. Every person dreams of being the one to rise to the top (i.e. the Tampa Bay Rays of life); however, they associate in reality with the Cubs, recognizing that all they can actually do is dream and hope for a few more good days than bad days.
First, let me preface this comment by noting that i am a Chicago Cubs fan (to say the least).
And let me qualify the statement with the notion that i would be ecstatic if the Cubs do in fact win the World Series again.
(But they wont).
And finally let me contextualize with the fact that i haven't even given up on the Cubs this season.
So, why won't the Cubs ever win in the post season?
Let's start with baseball reasons:
1. Bad contracts to old, under-producing hitters (i.e. Soriano and Fukudome). Bad contracts not only keep players around for a stupid amount of time, but it also hampers the team from grabbing quality bullpen arms that have already cost the Cubs 6 games this year.
2. Old Facilities. Don't get me wrong, the atmosphere around Wrigley is indispensable, however, we must face the facts that the facilities as Wrigley are near the bottom in the majors.
3. A depleted farm system (although it is on the rise) from years of poor trades, mainly with the Marlins, Orioles, and Red Sox. And the Cubs always get the worst end of trades.
4. An under-critical fan base. The Cubs haven't won the World Series in 103 years. But their fan base has only grown every year. Why? Because the Cubs are the "Lovable Losers." The fans don't expect a World Series banner, they just expect a sunny day in the bleachers with a beer and a ballgame.
5. They are in the same division as Albert Pujols. No, not the Cardinals, but Albert Pujols.
Which transitions me into the philosophical reasons why the Cubs will never win the World Series again.
1. The familiar is comfortable. Because we live in a culture of comfort, the Cubs would only annoy people if they won the World Series because people are so used to them losing. For example in 2003, changing the familiar was too uncomfortable for Steve Bartman and Alex Gonzalez, so they combined to ruin the best chance the cubs have had since 1945.
2. There has to be a loser. Not everyone can win. So, the Cubs have volunteered to be that loser every year for all of eternity.
3. Americans live in routine. And so do the Cubs. Every year, Cubs fans expect the club to win around 85 games, and be competitive till September. And if this changed, so would every American's foundational understanding of the way the world works.
4. Curses are real. And so are goats.
5. The Cubs represent the helplessness of the American Dream. Every person dreams of being the one to rise to the top (i.e. the Tampa Bay Rays of life); however, they associate in reality with the Cubs, recognizing that all they can actually do is dream and hope for a few more good days than bad days.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Managing Baseball
I got bored and didn't feel like reading, or watching TV. So this is what i did:
I made my All-time baseball team.
Here is what the best baseball team of all time would look like from my perspective:
1. Ty Cobb CF - (L) Career average: .366. He had over 4,000 hits, but just over 100 Home Runs. Just the kind of guy you look to for a lead off guy. Also, he had 892 SB. He stole a base 1/4 of the time he got a hit.
2. Cal Ripken Jr. SS (R)- The iron man can flat out play ball. He ranks among the MLB leaders in hits, but he is most known by playing an absurd amount of games in a row. He is a good leader, and a guy you can count on at being consistent. His stats don't blow anyone away, but he has those intangibles that a lot of good hitters lack.
3. Ted Williams LF - (L) Career average: .344. Many consider him to be the best hitter of all time, making him a great option for #3. He also has the 4th highest AB/RBI Ratio. He wont steal any bases, but his fielding % in LF was around .980 which is pretty good.
4. Albert Pujols 1B - (R) Career average (so far): .334. As much as i hate the Cardinals, Albert Pujols is on course to be one of the best players to play the game. My 1B was going to be Lou Gehrig, but Pujols is percentage points behind Gehrig in OPS and has a ridiculous fielding %. Not to mention he is the most feared hitter of the 2000s.
5. George Brett 3B- (L) I hate George Brett. And he will probably be forever remembered for using too much pine tar against the Yankees. But if you look at Hall of Fame 3B, he is among the best. Mike Schmidt was my first choice, but his BA is too low and his stache was too gross.
6. Hank Aaron RF- (R) He hit HRs and he hit over .300 for his career.
7. Joe Morgan 2B- (L) If all you know about this guy is his stint as the announcer on Sunday Night Baseball, check out his stats. He was legit. Especially for a 2B. honorable mention: Ryne Sandberg, the Best Cubs 2B of all time.
8. Johnny Bench C- (R) He's from Oklahoma.
9. Babe Ruth P- (L) Not only can he hit, but he can also pitch, ranking 16th in career ERA at 2.66. Not a bad guy to turn the line up around.
Bench Player: Pete Rose - Rose leads the MLB in hits. and he played over 500 games at 1B, 3B, 2B, and LF. Basically, he's a tool. Not to mention, he's a switch hitter.
Rotation:
1. Babe Ruth- (L)
2. Nolan Ryan- (R) this guy can fight. And he throws really hard.
3. Cy Young- (R) 511 wins and a 2.63 ERA.
4. Sandy Koufax- (L) He may have only pitched 12 years and tallied less than 200 wins, but he was really really good.
5. Greg Maddux- (R) location, location, location. Also, a ridiculous tailing fastball. And he could field.
Honorable Mention: Randy Johnson- (L) I limited myself to 1 power pitcher (Nolan Ryan), but Johnson may have had the most un-hittable slider of all time.
Closer: Mariano Rivera
There may be better players at each position, or players with better stats. But if you look at the mix of average, power, and which side of the plate they hit from, this line up is pretty legit. They would win the World Baseball Classic.
Let me know if you have any objections.
I made my All-time baseball team.
Here is what the best baseball team of all time would look like from my perspective:
1. Ty Cobb CF - (L) Career average: .366. He had over 4,000 hits, but just over 100 Home Runs. Just the kind of guy you look to for a lead off guy. Also, he had 892 SB. He stole a base 1/4 of the time he got a hit.
2. Cal Ripken Jr. SS (R)- The iron man can flat out play ball. He ranks among the MLB leaders in hits, but he is most known by playing an absurd amount of games in a row. He is a good leader, and a guy you can count on at being consistent. His stats don't blow anyone away, but he has those intangibles that a lot of good hitters lack.
3. Ted Williams LF - (L) Career average: .344. Many consider him to be the best hitter of all time, making him a great option for #3. He also has the 4th highest AB/RBI Ratio. He wont steal any bases, but his fielding % in LF was around .980 which is pretty good.
4. Albert Pujols 1B - (R) Career average (so far): .334. As much as i hate the Cardinals, Albert Pujols is on course to be one of the best players to play the game. My 1B was going to be Lou Gehrig, but Pujols is percentage points behind Gehrig in OPS and has a ridiculous fielding %. Not to mention he is the most feared hitter of the 2000s.
5. George Brett 3B- (L) I hate George Brett. And he will probably be forever remembered for using too much pine tar against the Yankees. But if you look at Hall of Fame 3B, he is among the best. Mike Schmidt was my first choice, but his BA is too low and his stache was too gross.
6. Hank Aaron RF- (R) He hit HRs and he hit over .300 for his career.
7. Joe Morgan 2B- (L) If all you know about this guy is his stint as the announcer on Sunday Night Baseball, check out his stats. He was legit. Especially for a 2B. honorable mention: Ryne Sandberg, the Best Cubs 2B of all time.
8. Johnny Bench C- (R) He's from Oklahoma.
9. Babe Ruth P- (L) Not only can he hit, but he can also pitch, ranking 16th in career ERA at 2.66. Not a bad guy to turn the line up around.
Bench Player: Pete Rose - Rose leads the MLB in hits. and he played over 500 games at 1B, 3B, 2B, and LF. Basically, he's a tool. Not to mention, he's a switch hitter.
Rotation:
1. Babe Ruth- (L)
2. Nolan Ryan- (R) this guy can fight. And he throws really hard.
3. Cy Young- (R) 511 wins and a 2.63 ERA.
4. Sandy Koufax- (L) He may have only pitched 12 years and tallied less than 200 wins, but he was really really good.
5. Greg Maddux- (R) location, location, location. Also, a ridiculous tailing fastball. And he could field.
Honorable Mention: Randy Johnson- (L) I limited myself to 1 power pitcher (Nolan Ryan), but Johnson may have had the most un-hittable slider of all time.
Closer: Mariano Rivera
There may be better players at each position, or players with better stats. But if you look at the mix of average, power, and which side of the plate they hit from, this line up is pretty legit. They would win the World Baseball Classic.
Let me know if you have any objections.
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