Game 3 Cubs vs. D'backs

As much as the Cub fans tried to will it to be so, it wasn't meant to be.

After having taken a day to let it all sink in, I'm willing to be happy for the little that we got. We went further than the Mets, the Padres, and the Brewers in a year that started out as one of the Cubs worst starts ever. We went from last place to first place in a single year.

This Cubs team was better than their record reflected, if you take into account their April and May results. They were also a team this year that was very streaky. They were never able to keep their offense consistent, having great series followed by dismal ones. A year of ups and downs, that progressed to more ups and less downs the further we got into the season, but could never quite figure out how to avoid the meltdowns.

I am hopeful Lou can build on this year and bring us into contention once again next year. But for Cub fans, our October has freed up whether we like it or not.

Game 2 - Cubs vs. D'backs

Ummm...NO...Lilly will NOT be pitching in Game 5 on 3 days rest. Game 5 is Tuesday. Lets see Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon is four days right? Hmmm.

I am normally not that particular about the announcers, but boy they are not prepared at all.

Well game 2 did not go as hoped. Reading up this morning on the game I 've read alot of statistics about teams down 2-0. The funny thing is the Cubs are usually on the other end of those statistics. In 1984, no team had come back from a 2-0 deficit in the then 5 game NLCS. Well, they did. MLB changed the NLCS/ALCS the next year to 7 games.

The frustrating part this morning, is that the Cubs didn't get beat, they beat themselves. If you get beat by a better team, then, well, thats the way it is. But the sloppy defense last night and the lack of offense were self destructive.

The Cubs will get a much needed boost in front of their home town fans on Saturday and should win that game. The tough game, the one I will be attending, starts 16 hours later. That should give them between 12-14 hours to shower, sleep, drive to and from the park, dress, and have batting practice. I know the Cub fans will do whatever it takes to put the Cubbies on their backs and help them through. Then it would be back to the desert for one last game. Nothing this year has been easy.

But it's not over yet.

Game 1 - Cubs vs. D'backs

Ummm guys...its not MarMOLE it's MARmol.

AND we didn't get Kendall in the Barrett trade...do your homework.

Don't give up Cub fans...we knew this was gonna be a tough one. They've got nothin else in the way of starting pitchers. We can still win this in Chicago on Sunday.

Unbeleivable the announcers talking about the crowd getting loud...ummmm...I don't think so. Wait till they come to Wrigley...

11 wins to go...keep the faith.

Take a Last Look

Only Al over at bleedcubbieblue.com would remember to take this picture. This building and these signs are visible from within Wrigley Field right on Sheffield...see the rooftop seating? Show him some love he has a great site for everything Cubs! Notice the date in the bottom right corner of the picture 10-01-2007. Cubbies...lets change those numbers...starting with 61.

EAMUS CATULI! - LETS GO CUBS! in Latin (I've read literal translation is LETS GO LITTLE BEARS!)

AC006198 - After Championship (AC), years since winning division (00), years since winning pennant (61), years since winning world series (98)

Rally Monday

Here are some pics from the Rally Monday for the Chicago Cubs in Daley Plaza:

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Cubs NLDS Date and Time's Announced

Just found this posted on MLB.com, so it must be solid? We should see confirmation during tonights Padres/Rockies game. Notice the times are EST.

Cubs Locker Room Celebration Pics

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Rally Monday 07

On cubs.com:

Come party at Cubs Rally Monday at Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago, beginning at noon CT on Monday. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will attend, as well as other special guests.

Fans are asked to arrive by 11:30 a.m., and the event is scheduled to last until 12:45 p.m. The event is free and will be held rain or shine.

"We encourage all of our fans throughout the Chicagoland area to wear Cubbie blue on Monday and celebrate with us in Daley Plaza," said Jay Blunk, director of marketing for the Cubs. "This year, Cub fans have proven once again they are the most loyal in professional sports. Monday's celebration is a tribute to them and the heroics of the 2007 Chicago Cubs."

Cubs Clinch - Never A Doubt!

Some pictures captured at Wrigley Field within minutes of the Cubs Clinching!

Pictures captured here. It's a live webcam...check it out!