They should call it the game of shame. No one should attend in protest of 2 severely underachieving teams. This is the most dissapointed I've ever been in a cub team. It's one thing to choke-that happens every year, but it's another to be paid like kings in a recession and then to quit on fans.
This season is almost as bad as 03.
Anonymous45
· 3 months ago
No...I have officially given up on Chicago baseball and have cut down on my drinking and meds...feeling better every day...
Obamarama
· 3 months ago
Seeing as though this game his no affect on either team's chances to make the playoffs this late in the season, I guess what I would say is "Cheers!"
Cheryl44
· 3 months ago
Why bother?
Anon
· 3 months ago
Hmmm -- the Cubs in September vs. a team that has decided to throw in the towel. What's the over-under on the number of players who find an excuse not to even dress for the game?
SweetLou
· 3 months ago
How bout them Bears?
Say WHAT?
· 3 months ago
The Cubs will win. We always do well when it is pointless. I still love em - always will. A bit more depressing this year than usual.
Go Cardinals
· 3 months ago
Who has the best. Wait tell next year story. Other wise know as the Cubs Slogan
Reddbyrd
· 3 months ago
If COmcast were smart they would add the Cardinals to all IL system...best baseball in America. My condolences to Cubs fans for the 101st year. I suggest the future include losing the mopes and the senile old man. p.s. that does not mean you need Ryne "Never Got My Uniform Dirty" Sandberg.
Michelle Flaherty
· 3 months ago
MLB equivalent of Hynes vs. Quinn Nothing to inspire future generations to take up the game.
VanillaMan
· 3 months ago
I need a beer.
Wumpus
· 3 months ago
The Cubs will sell out the stadium! lol
Sox have overachieved with a bad team. Cubs underachieved with a bunch of million dollar babies, Hillary Swank and Clint Eastwood should do the 7th inning stretch.
Bill S. Preston, Esq.
· 3 months ago
Excellent excuse to get hammered on a Thursday.
Anon
· 3 months ago
I hope the beer is cold.
wordslinger
· 3 months ago
The weather will be spectacular. To me, it's still a ballgame in the sunshine at beautiful Wrigley Field. Can't beat fun at the old ballpark.
I don't know that the Sox underachieved that much. They're in the veryt tough American League -- take a look at that opening day roster and tell me they were a favorite for the pennant. It's a transitional year -- they're going to get younger and better defensively the next couple of years and build around a very solid pitching staff.
The Cubs are a disaster on all fronts. Not only that, but most of them are signed to long-term, big-money deals. It's going to cost a boatload just to get rid of them.
The only bright spot this season for the Cubs was the resurgence of Derrek Lee, a true class ballplayer.
Ghost
· 3 months ago
its baseball, its all good.
Great fun having local un-offical rivals duke it out.
Amalia
· 3 months ago
ummmmm, Bacon, #15.
Vote Quimby!
· 3 months ago
The last meaningful game of baseball to be played in Illinois in 2009. Go Bears!
47th Ward
· 3 months ago
===The Cubs are a disaster on all fronts===
Major disappointment? For sure, but not a total disaster. They're still slightly above .500 (for now), the pitching staff leads the league in opponents' batting average, and this is probably Jim Hendry's last year in charge.
But yeah, expectations were justifiably high and the Cubs have underperformed in so many areas. I expect the Rickett's to cut payroll by as much as half for the next few years to recoup some of their investment asap.
So enjoy it while you can Cubs fans, because we'll be the Chicago Royals for the next few seasons. Except they'll still sell close to 3 million tickets regardless of the quality of the team on the field.
I just hope the Ricketts bring in some people to run the farm system, which is so pathetic it develops hitters like Fox and Hoffpair who can't play a position. It's like Hendry forgot there is no DH in our league.
This game still has some meaning for the Cubs though, so my guess if Cubs 8, Sox 5, season series tied.
That's about as good as it will get for my team this year.
He Makes Ryan Look Like a Sain
· 3 months ago
Call it their playoffs!
Old Shepherd
· 3 months ago
Go Cards!!!
mkay
· 3 months ago
Since I'm a Cards fan I'd have to say... "Go White Sox!!"
Third Generation Chicago Nativ
· 3 months ago
White Sox! We are still the better team.
Shore
· 3 months ago
It's a disaster, and I'm a diehard. we have longterm contracts on aging underachievers, no farm system, and a team with no heart.
Seperately Jay Cutler is going to shorten chicago winters for the next decade more than global warming ever could. I am looking forward to having football end in late january/early february rather than early september. As a Patriots fan, there's been nothing better than having the football season end and then 2 weeks later starting spring training. Trust me, it makes winter go a lot faster to have a winning football team.
Hollis Elmore
· 3 months ago
Surprised Glenn Selig, The Publicity Agency isn't having Rod Corruptovich hawk his book at the game. Missed opportunity for massive boos.
Jake from Elwood
· 3 months ago
Here's hoping for a benchclearing brawl.
BigDog
· 3 months ago
Someone told me today that the Sox are starting a rookie pitcher, so if that's the case, pencil in a 2-hit shutout for the rook, as is the standard anytime the Cubs go up against a newbie.
Anon
· 3 months ago
Hmmmm I suggest "Bat Day" as a promotional idea. 37,000 disgusted fans, a 109 year old rivalry and small wooden bats offered free to all over- served middle aged men. Brilliant!
What planet is he from?
· 3 months ago
"Here’s hoping for a benchclearing brawl." Jake went to a baseball game and a hockey game broke out?
Obamas' Puppy
· 3 months ago
Go Bears!
Blue in DuPage
· 3 months ago
Go Cutler!
I'm going
· 3 months ago
I'm going! So it should be fun, if for nothing else, people watching!
Just wondering
· 3 months ago
Decided to golf instead. Go Sox!
Per Bak
· 3 months ago
Anything to say? Anything? I'd like to see Major League Baseball split into three 10-team leagues so the Cub, cards and Sox could play each other like 12 times a year.
Irish
· 3 months ago
Go Redbirds! St.Louis Rocks! Go Vikings!!!!
Pot calling kettle
· 3 months ago
I can see a better game in Peoria or the Quad Cities for less money.
That said, "GO WHITE SOX" (I miss the clown that used to roam Comisky.)
L.S.
· 3 months ago
most meaningless sox/cubs game since the old windy city classic.
Boscobud
· 3 months ago
They should call this the Toilet Bowl game. The winner is the 2nd worst team in Major League baseball. The losing team goes to the minors without pay.
Reddbyrd
· 3 months ago
Come on Repeat after me Bye Bye Lou
Randolph
· 3 months ago
I'm going? That's about all I can say since it will be a triple-A game.
Boone Logan Square
· 3 months ago
Let's see what Tyler Flowers can do. Then, on to 2010.
Dooley Dudright
· 3 months ago
A makeup game. As in -- kiss off and makeup?
Me, I follow the Kane County Cougars. Much cheaper. And same skill levels.
312
· 3 months ago
I'm going to be there with my Cub fan roommate, joined by 2 Sox fans. As long as the beer is cold, polish sausage is hot, and cell phone access unlimited, it's the 'Who Cares' series, since they're both mediocre this season.
Amalia
· 3 months ago
now exhausted from the 9th inning comeback. bacon, paulie, awesome. bye bye hump dome.
Lefty Lefty
· 3 months ago
4 runs in the top of the ninth? Awesome!
That makes them about 3-40 when behind going into the eighth.
wilecoyote
· 3 months ago
Watching these two play each other is like kissing your sister. Go Cards!
Stones
· 3 months ago
The game is a lot less interesting than it was a couple of months ago.
Masters Phil
· 3 months ago
They should play it like the old "Windy City Classic". Rotate players in and out. Let Lou, Ozzie and Hawk hit against Stoney and Farmer with Brenly catching. It's be more watchable for sure.
jt
· 3 months ago
may the best loser win
Fredbird
· 3 months ago
I say "19" You say "08"
1908 1908 1908
101 years and counting
Responsa
· 3 months ago
I guess you all know by now that the Sox did NOT throw in the towel and won their final metrodome game today by scoring all four 4 runs in the ninth inning after 2 outs and with only one strike left. The Cubs better look out on Thursday!
RJW
· 3 months ago
Who cares? Why waste the time and energy of anyone? The cause is hopeless for either.
sal-says
· 3 months ago
Fire BOTH 'general managers'.
22Skidoo
· 3 months ago
Two teams from two divisions with a good shot at having only 1 +.500 team (the division winner). Who'd a thunk it?
ANON13
· 3 months ago
I heard some good suggestions on the radio today. Rich, this should be a must read for tomorrow!
1. After the National Anthem is finished, loud cheers! Then, 3 hours of silence. I don't care if you're a Cubs fan still hoping or a Sox fan wanting to rub it in, just stay SILENT! Baseball is dead to us! 2. No Cubs or White Sox jerseys or hats. CHICAGO BEARS ORANGE all around. 3. Lastly, even if it's a no-hitter, after the final game, everyone sing BEAR DOWN!
Bobs yer
· 3 months ago
Always care. This is baseball...one of the things that link us to our childhood.
Go Sox!
wordslinger
· 3 months ago
--I'm going to be there with my Cub fan roommate, joined by 2 Sox fans. As long as the beer is cold, polish sausage is hot, and cell phone access unlimited,--
A cell phone? You're really missing the point of the exercise. Leave it at home.
All Comments
This season is almost as bad as 03.
My condolences to Cubs fans for the 101st year.
I suggest the future include losing the mopes and the senile old man.
p.s. that does not mean you need Ryne "Never Got My Uniform Dirty" Sandberg.
Nothing to inspire future generations to take up the game.
Sox have overachieved with a bad team. Cubs underachieved with a bunch of million dollar babies, Hillary Swank and Clint Eastwood should do the 7th inning stretch.
I don't know that the Sox underachieved that much. They're in the veryt tough American League -- take a look at that opening day roster and tell me they were a favorite for the pennant. It's a transitional year -- they're going to get younger and better defensively the next couple of years and build around a very solid pitching staff.
The Cubs are a disaster on all fronts. Not only that, but most of them are signed to long-term, big-money deals. It's going to cost a boatload just to get rid of them.
The only bright spot this season for the Cubs was the resurgence of Derrek Lee, a true class ballplayer.
Great fun having local un-offical rivals duke it out.
Major disappointment? For sure, but not a total disaster. They're still slightly above .500 (for now), the pitching staff leads the league in opponents' batting average, and this is probably Jim Hendry's last year in charge.
But yeah, expectations were justifiably high and the Cubs have underperformed in so many areas. I expect the Rickett's to cut payroll by as much as half for the next few years to recoup some of their investment asap.
So enjoy it while you can Cubs fans, because we'll be the Chicago Royals for the next few seasons. Except they'll still sell close to 3 million tickets regardless of the quality of the team on the field.
I just hope the Ricketts bring in some people to run the farm system, which is so pathetic it develops hitters like Fox and Hoffpair who can't play a position. It's like Hendry forgot there is no DH in our league.
This game still has some meaning for the Cubs though, so my guess if Cubs 8, Sox 5, season series tied.
That's about as good as it will get for my team this year.
Seperately Jay Cutler is going to shorten chicago winters for the next decade more than global warming ever could. I am looking forward to having football end in late january/early february rather than early september. As a Patriots fan, there's been nothing better than having the football season end and then 2 weeks later starting spring training. Trust me, it makes winter go a lot faster to have a winning football team.
Missed opportunity for massive boos.
That said, "GO WHITE SOX" (I miss the clown that used to roam Comisky.)
Repeat after me
Bye Bye Lou
Me, I follow the Kane County Cougars. Much cheaper. And same skill levels.
That makes them about 3-40 when behind going into the eighth.
1908
1908
1908
101 years and counting
1. After the National Anthem is finished, loud cheers! Then, 3 hours of silence. I don't care if you're a Cubs fan still hoping or a Sox fan wanting to rub it in, just stay SILENT! Baseball is dead to us!
2. No Cubs or White Sox jerseys or hats. CHICAGO BEARS ORANGE all around.
3. Lastly, even if it's a no-hitter, after the final game, everyone sing BEAR DOWN!
Go Sox!
A cell phone? You're really missing the point of the exercise. Leave it at home.