Monday, October 14, 2013

Steve Bartman - 10 years later.

Today, on the 10th anniversary of Bartmangate, I'm not going even to pretend I know what Bartman is up to. Other than to say I hope he's living it harassment free. What I do know is what the Cubs are up to. Now look, I know there are many of you who don't believe in curses (and think those of us who do are psychotic). That's nice, moving along...

I could go through each heartbreak Cubs' fans have endured over the last 105 years (today is another anniversary, the 105th anniversary of the last Cubs' world championship...but yeah coincidence...curses *totally* don't exist), but it is a list so long we'll get to it another day. In the 10 years since Bartmangate the Cubs have had 6 losing seasons, 4 of them being >90 loss seasons, they did win two back-to-back division titles in 2007 & 2008 but were swept in the division series both times. In 2013 they finished last in the NL Central, and if weren't for the lowly Astros previously being in that division, that would be 4 running last place seasons.

Prior to the 2012 season the Cubs brought on Theo Epstein as their General Manager. I mean, if you're a cursed club who better than the man who ran the Red Sox when they broke they championship drought in 2004. Also, he's a smart dude.

Ownership has turned club philosophy toward the new school, sabermetrics way of doing things. Anyone paying attention knows that this has proven successful for other clubs over the past several years. The organization is full of young talent, and given the other factors, one could conclude it is only a matter of time before they are contending again. 

So here's to you Steve Bartman, here is to hoping the Cubs are contenders again soon and that they either seal the deal or there is some new disaster that shifts the focus from you.


Don't listen to 'em Steve, it was never your fault. Higher powers are always at work.
(Also, sweet headphones)

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