Pick Your Poison

[Brownie]

The results I got from each game came from running the matchup in once.

The whole in?

only once?
Shit, I don't know what I was saying there. Let's just say I didn't replay games because I didn't like the result.

[Internet Apex]

TJ wins the tubes. Between this gem:

"Huey is in a catatonic fit, cursing, blustering, shaking impaling himself with his plastic beer cups, calling his daughter and demanding she root for the Toledo Mud Hens, anyone but the Cubs."

And the series ending with an epic FYC, what more could a reader want?

Yeah, the descriptions of Al, Young Slak, Chuck and Huey are the best. I do wonder why Slak and Huebert were both rooting only for the '06 version. We must never let this thread get ratto'd.

I was also going to put something in about Section 242 being so angry at Kevin Tapani that he was going to send a moving van to his house, but it was lost in there.

I thought Huey was just angry at everything. At Jacque. At Rick Aguilera. At Neifi. At Dusty. At watching not one Cubs team he hated, but two.

As for Slak, it was in 2006 that he coined the term "Aardsma." To this day, I can't watch a game Aardsma gets in without laughing.

The results I got from each game came from running the matchup in once. Very delicious that we get two 3 HR games, a Carlos Zambrano meltdown, a game in which Dusty and Don Baylor both are asleep at the wheel, Rich Hill crapping his pants, Rick Aguilera blowing two saves and threatening to blow another, suckage when Michael Barrett plays, keystone cops whenever Juan Pierre had to field anything, and obviously, heroics from Hank White.

Apex wants a 2000 Bears-2006 Bears matchup. SKO? Meanwhile, maybe the next series I come up with when I'm disgusted at work will be one of the following:

1981 Cubs vs. 1999 Cubs
1969 Cubs vs. 2004 Cubs
1985 Cubs vs. 2005 Cubs
1978 Cubs vs. 2001 Cubs
2010 Cubs vs. 1994 Cubs

Any other suggestions?

I understood the Huard/Slaky references completely. Nicely done.

[Tinker to Evers to Chance]

1908 Cubs v. 2008 Cubs

I'm thinking the 1938 or 1932 Cubs would be a better matchup with the 2008 squad. Maybe even the 1906 team. Lots of good vibes through the season, then THUD.

The 1984 and 2003 team probably match up well. And then you have the 2007 team which could probably be compared to the 1935 team, as both got hot late to win the division before falling apart in the postseason.

You could put the 1989 Cubs up against the 1945 Cubs (both kind of were undertalented teams), and the 1998 Cubs up against the 1929 Cubs (steroid fueled vs. Prohibition-era alcohol fueled).

But I don't think we hated those teams. Did we?

1997 Cubs vs. 1947 Cubs.  50 years apart, but with roughly the same amount of suck.

[Brownie]

1908 Cubs v. 2008 Cubs

I'm thinking the 1938 or 1932 Cubs would be a better matchup with the 2008 squad. Maybe even the 1906 team. Lots of good vibes through the season, then THUD.

The 1984 and 2003 team probably match up well. And then you have the 2007 team which could probably be compared to the 1935 team, as both got hot late to win the division before falling apart in the postseason.

You could put the 1989 Cubs up against the 1945 Cubs (both kind of were undertalented teams), and the 1998 Cubs up against the 1929 Cubs (steroid fueled vs. Prohibition-era alcohol fueled).

But I don't think we hated those teams. Did we?

1997 Cubs vs. 1947 Cubs.  50 years apart, but with roughly the same amount of suck.

I like.

Maybe we can do a bracket:

2000 Cubs vs. 2006 Cubs
2010 Cubs vs. 1994 Cubs

1969 Cubs vs. 2004 Cubs
1981 Cubs vs. 1999 Cubs

1978 Cubs vs. 2001 Cubs
1947 Cubs vs. 1997 Cubs

1985 Cubs vs. 2005 Cubs
1966 Cubs vs. 1991 Cubs

[SKO]

1908 Cubs v. 2008 Cubs

I'm thinking the 1938 or 1932 Cubs would be a better matchup with the 2008 squad. Maybe even the 1906 team. Lots of good vibes through the season, then THUD.

The 1984 and 2003 team probably match up well. And then you have the 2007 team which could probably be compared to the 1935 team, as both got hot late to win the division before falling apart in the postseason.

You could put the 1989 Cubs up against the 1945 Cubs (both kind of were undertalented teams), and the 1998 Cubs up against the 1929 Cubs (steroid fueled vs. Prohibition-era alcohol fueled).

But I don't think we hated those teams. Did we?

1997 Cubs vs. 1947 Cubs.  50 years apart, but with roughly the same amount of suck.

I like.

Maybe we can do a bracket:

2000 Cubs vs. 2006 Cubs
2010 Cubs vs. 1994 Cubs

1969 Cubs vs. 2004 Cubs
1981 Cubs vs. 1999 Cubs

1978 Cubs vs. 2001 Cubs
1947 Cubs vs. 1997 Cubs

1985 Cubs vs. 2005 Cubs
1966 Cubs vs. 1991 Cubs

I'd put 1966 against 1997. The only 100 loss team in franchise history vs. the worst start in franchise history.

[Bort]

the 1998 Cubs up against the 1929 Cubs (steroid fueled vs. Prohibition-era alcohol fueled).

But I don't think we hated those teams. Did we?

We'd have to ask Stew on that one.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

Here's a game that will make you laugh (or possibly cry).

http://www.sporcle.com/games/htimsetan/cubs_opening_day_lineups

What's sad is I missed only 8 names.

Sadder still, the names are: Maldonado, May, Bullett, Bullinger, Navarro, DeShields, Stynes and Hollandsworth.

Sad for me is the fact that between 1991 and 2005, the only names I missed were Villanueva, Vizcaino, Nieves, Rondell White and Chris Stynes, but that from 2005 through last year I missed 7 seperate names.  Apparently, I erased the memories of Todd Hollandsworth, Jacques Jones, Milton Bradley, Murton, Cedeno, DeRosa and even Fukudome.  I consider this a sign of progress that I've been able to keep too many of these fucksicles from sticking in my memory bank.
 
I hate this team so very much.

You could put the 1989 Cubs up against the 1945 Cubs (both kind of were undertalented teams), and the 1998 Cubs up against the 1929 Cubs (steroid fueled vs. Prohibition-era alcohol fueled).

Actually, 1930 sizes up better with the steroid year of 1998 as there was something funny going on that year.  Look at the numbers from that year. Look at them.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

Here's a game that will make you laugh (or possibly cry).

http://www.sporcle.com/games/htimsetan/cubs_opening_day_lineups

What's sad is I missed only 8 names.

Sadder still, the names are: Maldonado, May, Bullett, Bullinger, Navarro, DeShields, Stynes and Hollandsworth.

Sad for me is the fact that between 1991 and 2005, the only names I missed were Villanueva, Vizcaino, Nieves, Rondell White and Chris Stynes, but that from 2005 through last year I missed 7 seperate names.  Apparently, I erased the memories of Todd Hollandsworth, Jacques Jones, Milton Bradley, Murton, Cedeno, DeRosa and even Fukudome.  I consider this a sign of progress that I've been able to keep too many of these fucksicles from sticking in my memory bank.
 
I hate this team so very much.

You could put the 1989 Cubs up against the 1945 Cubs (both kind of were undertalented teams), and the 1998 Cubs up against the 1929 Cubs (steroid fueled vs. Prohibition-era alcohol fueled).

Actually, 1930 sizes up better with the steroid year of 1998 as there was something funny going on that year.  Look at the numbers from that year. Look at them.

Did you know that there's a direct correlation between the decline of Spirograph and the rise in gang activity? Think about it.

[CT III]

Here's a game that will make you laugh (or possibly cry).

http://www.sporcle.com/games/htimsetan/cubs_opening_day_lineups

What's sad is I missed only 8 names.

Sadder still, the names are: Maldonado, May, Bullett, Bullinger, Navarro, DeShields, Stynes and Hollandsworth.

Sad for me is the fact that between 1991 and 2005, the only names I missed were Villanueva, Vizcaino, Nieves, Rondell White and Chris Stynes, but that from 2005 through last year I missed 7 seperate names.  Apparently, I erased the memories of Todd Hollandsworth, Jacques Jones, Milton Bradley, Murton, Cedeno, DeRosa and even Fukudome.  I consider this a sign of progress that I've been able to keep too many of these fucksicles from sticking in my memory bank.
 
I hate this team so very much.

You could put the 1989 Cubs up against the 1945 Cubs (both kind of were undertalented teams), and the 1998 Cubs up against the 1929 Cubs (steroid fueled vs. Prohibition-era alcohol fueled).

Actually, 1930 sizes up better with the steroid year of 1998 as there was something funny going on that year.  Look at the numbers from that year. Look at them.

Did you know that there's a direct correlation between the decline of Spirograph and the rise in gang activity? Think about it.

I will.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

Here's a game that will make you laugh (or possibly cry).

http://www.sporcle.com/games/htimsetan/cubs_opening_day_lineups

What's sad is I missed only 8 names.

Sadder still, the names are: Maldonado, May, Bullett, Bullinger, Navarro, DeShields, Stynes and Hollandsworth.

Sad for me is the fact that between 1991 and 2005, the only names I missed were Villanueva, Vizcaino, Nieves, Rondell White and Chris Stynes, but that from 2005 through last year I missed 7 seperate names.  Apparently, I erased the memories of Todd Hollandsworth, Jacques Jones, Milton Bradley, Murton, Cedeno, DeRosa and even Fukudome.  I consider this a sign of progress that I've been able to keep too many of these fucksicles from sticking in my memory bank.
 
I hate this team so very much.

You could put the 1989 Cubs up against the 1945 Cubs (both kind of were undertalented teams), and the 1998 Cubs up against the 1929 Cubs (steroid fueled vs. Prohibition-era alcohol fueled).

Actually, 1930 sizes up better with the steroid year of 1998 as there was something funny going on that year.  Look at the numbers from that year. Look at them.

Did you know that there's a direct correlation between the decline of Spirograph and the rise in gang activity? Think about it.

I will.

No you won't.

[Slaky]

1908 Cubs v. 2008 Cubs

I'm thinking the 1938 or 1932 Cubs would be a better matchup with the 2008 squad. Maybe even the 1906 team. Lots of good vibes through the season, then THUD.

The 1984 and 2003 team probably match up well. And then you have the 2007 team which could probably be compared to the 1935 team, as both got hot late to win the division before falling apart in the postseason.

You could put the 1989 Cubs up against the 1945 Cubs (both kind of were undertalented teams), and the 1998 Cubs up against the 1929 Cubs (steroid fueled vs. Prohibition-era alcohol fueled).

But I don't think we hated those teams. Did we?

1997 Cubs vs. 1947 Cubs.  50 years apart, but with roughly the same amount of suck.

I like.

Maybe we can do a bracket:

2000 Cubs vs. 2006 Cubs
2010 Cubs vs. 1994 Cubs

1969 Cubs vs. 2004 Cubs
1981 Cubs vs. 1999 Cubs

1978 Cubs vs. 2001 Cubs
1947 Cubs vs. 1997 Cubs

1985 Cubs vs. 2005 Cubs
1966 Cubs vs. 1991 Cubs

I love the 85 vs. 05 matchup.

Honestly, in this bracket because it's on paper, the 2005 team would probably be quite formidable.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

1908 Cubs v. 2008 Cubs

I'm thinking the 1938 or 1932 Cubs would be a better matchup with the 2008 squad. Maybe even the 1906 team. Lots of good vibes through the season, then THUD.

The 1984 and 2003 team probably match up well. And then you have the 2007 team which could probably be compared to the 1935 team, as both got hot late to win the division before falling apart in the postseason.

You could put the 1989 Cubs up against the 1945 Cubs (both kind of were undertalented teams), and the 1998 Cubs up against the 1929 Cubs (steroid fueled vs. Prohibition-era alcohol fueled).

But I don't think we hated those teams. Did we?

1997 Cubs vs. 1947 Cubs.  50 years apart, but with roughly the same amount of suck.

I like.

Maybe we can do a bracket:

2000 Cubs vs. 2006 Cubs
2010 Cubs vs. 1994 Cubs

1969 Cubs vs. 2004 Cubs
1981 Cubs vs. 1999 Cubs

1978 Cubs vs. 2001 Cubs
1947 Cubs vs. 1997 Cubs

1985 Cubs vs. 2005 Cubs
1966 Cubs vs. 1991 Cubs

I'd put 1966 against 1997. The only One of only two 100 loss team in franchise history vs. the worst start in franchise history.

1962'd.

[Brownie]

1908 Cubs v. 2008 Cubs

I'm thinking the 1938 or 1932 Cubs would be a better matchup with the 2008 squad. Maybe even the 1906 team. Lots of good vibes through the season, then THUD.

The 1984 and 2003 team probably match up well. And then you have the 2007 team which could probably be compared to the 1935 team, as both got hot late to win the division before falling apart in the postseason.

You could put the 1989 Cubs up against the 1945 Cubs (both kind of were undertalented teams), and the 1998 Cubs up against the 1929 Cubs (steroid fueled vs. Prohibition-era alcohol fueled).

But I don't think we hated those teams. Did we?

1997 Cubs vs. 1947 Cubs.  50 years apart, but with roughly the same amount of suck.

I like.

Maybe we can do a bracket:

2000 Cubs vs. 2006 Cubs
2010 Cubs vs. 1994 Cubs

1969 Cubs vs. 2004 Cubs
1981 Cubs vs. 1999 Cubs

1978 Cubs vs. 2001 Cubs
1947 Cubs vs. 1997 Cubs

1985 Cubs vs. 2005 Cubs
1966 Cubs vs. 1991 Cubs

I love the 85 vs. 05 matchup.

Honestly, in this bracket because it's on paper, the 2005 team would probably be quite formidable.

Essian's '91 Cubs might do OK.

[Armchair_QB]

Ok, now try 1971-1990

http://www.sporcle.com/games/lineupquizzes/Cubs2

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

Ok, now try 1971-1990

http://www.sporcle.com/games/lineupquizzes/Cubs2

I will, but only to see how well I do between 1980 and 1990.  I've no chance prior to that.