20,000 Games Under .500
After watching the Cubs choke their way through another losing effort at Wrigley (9 in a row) my frustration with my favorite sports franchise of all time is hitting an all time high. While I certainly do not forgive the physical errors and goofs the players make on the field, I absolutely despise the fact that the team has no attitude or swagger of which to speak. If you are going to lose, lose while leaving your sweat and blood and jock strap on the field. Lose a firey, hard-fought loss, not a bungling dry heave of pathetic slip-ups. The only player showing me anything enjoyable or inspiring is Carlos Zambrano who tonight, despite giving up 4 runs in 8 innings, did everything in his power to help his team win (including knocking a single and a two-run tater), and actually had an opportunity to notch the win until Ryan "Cum" Dumpster came in and blew the game.
The team looks more tired and disinterested with each loss, and I believe this downward spiral begins with the manager. The old cliche must be true, the team embodies the spirit of the manager. Dusty is showing the fans no desire and no competitive fire. Despite his achievements earlier in his career, I feel it is time for Dusty to blow right out of the city of wind. Get someone in town who is going to motivate this team and not make excuses. Might I suggest Mike Ditka, Steve Stone, or Doug Dascenzo.
"Uhhhh, I've used 11 starters this year and 5 of them have been rookies." Fuck you Dusty, win. "You know losing Prior, Wood, and Lee has been a huge blow to the team." Fuck you Dusty, win.
"It just seems like things aren't going our way." Fuck you Dusty, win. For Pete's sake the Florida Fish are a far better team and their pond (except for Cabrera and Willis) is stocked with players who would be minor-leaguers in most organizations.
Especially disheartening is the way Dusty continually throws his players (injuries and all) under the proverbial bus and makes excuses for the team's pathetic performances. This unfortunate characteristic was highlighted beautifully in the Sun Times this morning by Chris DeLuca. What ever happened to going to bat for your players, leading by example, and stepping up and accepting responsibility (even if the losing isn't really your fault) ? "Players' manager" my ass, Dusty only cares about himself and nabbing that contract extension.
SUMMARY: I want Dusty gone before the All-Star Break. I know it probably won't happen, and I certainly know that the team needs PLENTY of work apart from the man making the decision in the dugout, but this team needs a shakeup. Let's start it by shipping Dusty back where he came from. That way maybe next year the Cubs can play like the .500 team they really are.
(Cards/ChiSox fans don't mistake this lovers' quarrel with the impending doom of a breakup... that would never happen and you know it. I'm just really upset right now beacuse the Cubs have let themselves go. But I'm confident they'll get back on that stairmaster, do the pilates, and get as fit as they were when we first started banging... in 1984). Giggity.
The team looks more tired and disinterested with each loss, and I believe this downward spiral begins with the manager. The old cliche must be true, the team embodies the spirit of the manager. Dusty is showing the fans no desire and no competitive fire. Despite his achievements earlier in his career, I feel it is time for Dusty to blow right out of the city of wind. Get someone in town who is going to motivate this team and not make excuses. Might I suggest Mike Ditka, Steve Stone, or Doug Dascenzo.
"Uhhhh, I've used 11 starters this year and 5 of them have been rookies." Fuck you Dusty, win. "You know losing Prior, Wood, and Lee has been a huge blow to the team." Fuck you Dusty, win."It just seems like things aren't going our way." Fuck you Dusty, win. For Pete's sake the Florida Fish are a far better team and their pond (except for Cabrera and Willis) is stocked with players who would be minor-leaguers in most organizations.
Especially disheartening is the way Dusty continually throws his players (injuries and all) under the proverbial bus and makes excuses for the team's pathetic performances. This unfortunate characteristic was highlighted beautifully in the Sun Times this morning by Chris DeLuca. What ever happened to going to bat for your players, leading by example, and stepping up and accepting responsibility (even if the losing isn't really your fault) ? "Players' manager" my ass, Dusty only cares about himself and nabbing that contract extension.
SUMMARY: I want Dusty gone before the All-Star Break. I know it probably won't happen, and I certainly know that the team needs PLENTY of work apart from the man making the decision in the dugout, but this team needs a shakeup. Let's start it by shipping Dusty back where he came from. That way maybe next year the Cubs can play like the .500 team they really are.
(Cards/ChiSox fans don't mistake this lovers' quarrel with the impending doom of a breakup... that would never happen and you know it. I'm just really upset right now beacuse the Cubs have let themselves go. But I'm confident they'll get back on that stairmaster, do the pilates, and get as fit as they were when we first started banging... in 1984). Giggity.
posted by Dinner at 6/27/2006 10:20:00 PM
3 Comments:
at this point, i don't think any of us down here in MO are exactly in position to be wooing disgruntled cubs fans to the other side:
"...the Cardinals lost their eighth straight game Tuesday night. Reyes permitted two runs over five innings in a 3-1 defeat that gave St. Louis its longest skid since July 4-15, 1988."
i'm being punished for the shit-talking i did up at wrigley earlier this year. karma's a bitch.
http://firedustybaker.com/
The world needs more Cubs fans like you Dinner ... Critical, pissed but ultimately loyal ... Not pink baseball hat clad yuppy gals complaining about how bloated ballpark dogs and beers make them ... Or guys that celebrate bachelor parties at Cubs games and do nothing else but consume the free beer and drink.
nothing makes me angrier than cardinals gear redone in pink (with or without rhinestones) for the ladies. i went on mother's day, and they gave away a free tote bag with the cardinals emblem. and it was PINK.
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