2011 Chicago Cubs: Career Years for Everyone!

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

He saved us from getting swept out of the Series in four games, which would have been far worse than losing the playoffs in seven games.

So says the maroon who saw the Cubs win a pennant during his lifetime.

I wholeheartedly agree with this.  I would gladly have taken seeing the Cubs get their asses kicked by the Yanks like they did in '32 and '38 over not winning the pennant.

[BC]

You have to be in it to win it!!!

If only this applied to the 2011 Chicago Cubs.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

You have to be in it to win it!!!

Hey... That's a pretty catchy rhyme.

Ever consider getting into broadcasting?

[Quality Start Machine]

He saved us from getting swept out of the Series in four games, which would have been far worse than losing the playoffs in seven games.

So says the maroon who saw the Cubs win a pennant during his lifetime.

I wholeheartedly agree with this.  I would gladly have taken seeing the Cubs get their asses kicked by the Yanks like they did in '32 and '38 over not winning the pennant.

I'm pretty sure Pop Fisher's speech about winning the pennant (from "The Natural") applies to 99% of Cub fans.

[CBStew]

He saved us from getting swept out of the Series in four games, which would have been far worse than losing the playoffs in seven games.

So says the maroon who saw the Cubs win a pennant during his lifetime.

Two pennants (But who is counting?).  I admit it.  I think that finishing fifth is better than finishing one game out in second place.   

[Quality Start Machine]

He saved us from getting swept out of the Series in four games, which would have been far worse than losing the playoffs in seven games.

So says the maroon who saw the Cubs win a pennant during his lifetime.

Two pennants (But who is counting?).  I admit it.  I think that finishing fifth is better than finishing one game out in second place.   

You really miss Emil Verban and Dee Fondy, don't you?

[CBStew]

He saved us from getting swept out of the Series in four games, which would have been far worse than losing the playoffs in seven games.

So says the maroon who saw the Cubs win a pennant during his lifetime.

Two pennants (But who is counting?).  I admit it.  I think that finishing fifth is better than finishing one game out in second place.   

You really miss Emil Verban and Dee Fondy, don't you?

We expected big things from Fondy.  Verban not so much.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

He saved us from getting swept out of the Series in four games, which would have been far worse than losing the playoffs in seven games.

So says the maroon who saw the Cubs win a pennant during his lifetime.

Two pennants (But who is counting?).  I admit it.  I think that finishing fifth is better than finishing one game out in second place.   

You really miss Emil Verban and Dee Fondy, don't you?

We expected big things from Fondy.  Verban not so much.

How about Danny Murphy?

[Quality Start Machine]

He saved us from getting swept out of the Series in four games, which would have been far worse than losing the playoffs in seven games.

So says the maroon who saw the Cubs win a pennant during his lifetime.

Two pennants (But who is counting?).  I admit it.  I think that finishing fifth is better than finishing one game out in second place.   

You really miss Emil Verban and Dee Fondy, don't you?

We expected big things from Fondy.  Verban not so much.

Emil was just breaking in a new glove.

You still holding out hope for Bob Speake?

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

He saved us from getting swept out of the Series in four games, which would have been far worse than losing the playoffs in seven games.

So says the maroon who saw the Cubs win a pennant during his lifetime.

Two pennants (But who is counting?).  I admit it.  I think that finishing fifth is better than finishing one game out in second place.   

You really miss Emil Verban and Dee Fondy, don't you?

We expected big things from Fondy.  Verban not so much.

Emil was just breaking in a new glove.

You still holding out hope for Bob Speake?

I hear Roy Smalley's got a cannon for an arm.

[Gilgamesh]

He saved us from getting swept out of the Series in four games, which would have been far worse than losing the playoffs in seven games.

So says the maroon who saw the Cubs win a pennant during his lifetime.

Two pennants (But who is counting?).  I admit it.  I think that finishing fifth is better than finishing one game out in second place.   

You really miss Emil Verban and Dee Fondy, don't you?

We expected big things from Fondy.  Verban not so much.

Emil was just breaking in a new glove.

You still holding out hope for Bob Speake?

I hear Roy Smalley's got a cannon for an arm.

Intrepid Reader: Crabs: "We get it, you're all old and know the names of ex-Cubs."

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

He saved us from getting swept out of the Series in four games, which would have been far worse than losing the playoffs in seven games.

So says the maroon who saw the Cubs win a pennant during his lifetime.

Two pennants (But who is counting?).  I admit it.  I think that finishing fifth is better than finishing one game out in second place.   

You really miss Emil Verban and Dee Fondy, don't you?

We expected big things from Fondy.  Verban not so much.

Emil was just breaking in a new glove.

You still holding out hope for Bob Speake?

I hear Roy Smalley's got a cannon for an arm.

Intrepid Reader: Crabs: "We get it, you're all old and know the names of ex-Cubs."

What does being old have to do with it? 

[Gilgamesh]

He saved us from getting swept out of the Series in four games, which would have been far worse than losing the playoffs in seven games.

So says the maroon who saw the Cubs win a pennant during his lifetime.

Two pennants (But who is counting?).  I admit it.  I think that finishing fifth is better than finishing one game out in second place.   

You really miss Emil Verban and Dee Fondy, don't you?

We expected big things from Fondy.  Verban not so much.

Emil was just breaking in a new glove.

You still holding out hope for Bob Speake?

I hear Roy Smalley's got a cannon for an arm.

Intrepid Reader: Crabs: "We get it, you're all old and know the names of ex-Cubs."

What does being old have to do with it? 

Ask Crabs.  In the meantime, let's talk about players who aren't on the current team anymore and won't factor into this year's team.

Any word on Mordecai's curveball this spring?  How have the Cubs looked out on Catalina Island?

[Internet Apex]

He saved us from getting swept out of the Series in four games, which would have been far worse than losing the playoffs in seven games.

So says the maroon who saw the Cubs win a pennant during his lifetime.

Two pennants (But who is counting?).  I admit it.  I think that finishing fifth is better than finishing one game out in second place.   

You really miss Emil Verban and Dee Fondy, don't you?

We expected big things from Fondy.  Verban not so much.

Emil was just breaking in a new glove.

You still holding out hope for Bob Speake?

I hear Roy Smalley's got a cannon for an arm.

Intrepid Reader: Crabs: "We get it, you're all old and know the names of ex-Cubs."

What does being old have to do with it? 

Ask Crabs.  In the meantime, let's talk about players who aren't on the current team anymore and won't factor into this year's team.

Any word on Mordecai's curveball this spring?  How have the Cubs looked out on Catalina Island?

Murton and Hoff survived the Tsunami.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

He saved us from getting swept out of the Series in four games, which would have been far worse than losing the playoffs in seven games.

So says the maroon who saw the Cubs win a pennant during his lifetime.

Two pennants (But who is counting?).  I admit it.  I think that finishing fifth is better than finishing one game out in second place.   

You really miss Emil Verban and Dee Fondy, don't you?

We expected big things from Fondy.  Verban not so much.

Emil was just breaking in a new glove.

You still holding out hope for Bob Speake?

I hear Roy Smalley's got a cannon for an arm.

Intrepid Reader: Crabs: "We get it, you're all old and know the names of ex-Cubs."

What does being old have to do with it? 

Ask Crabs.  In the meantime, let's talk about players who aren't on the current team anymore and won't factor into this year's team.

Any word on Mordecai's curveball this spring?  How have the Cubs looked out on Catalina Island?

My aren't we surly?

Sounds like someone can use a cigarette.