July 14, 2008
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I really don’t know what to write about tonight. Its been a long time since I wrote about politics, but to be honest, I’m kinda all politicked out right now. Having nothing to write about is bad for you the reader. But its good for me the writer, as it gives me a chance to write a little bit about my favorite subject: baseball. Usually when I want to write but don’t know what to write about, I turn to baseball, much like how when I’m bored and have nothing to do I masterbate. See, I was bored on the way home from work today so I masterbated 3 times. Wait. I’ve said too much.
Nevertheless, we are at the halfway point in the baseball season. For the first time in a hundred years, the Cubs have the best record in baseball this late into the season. Ok, I should clarify, they are tied for the best record with the Los Angeles California Anaheim Los Angels Pawtucket Springfield Quahog Angels of Anaheim. But still, more importantly the Cubs have a rather significant lead for the best record in the National League. Because of this, idiot Cub fans elected Kosake Fukudome to the All Star game. Now don’t get me wrong, I love Fuk, I just don’t think he is anywhere near an All Star. Ok, in defense of my fellow Cub fans, Fukudome probably received a lot of online votes from people in Japan. But that doesn’t change the fact that he is not an All Star. And because dumbass Comish Bud Selig came up with a bad idea of giving the league that wins the All Star game home field advantage in the World Series, that means the All Star game (which is still considered an exhibition game, mind you) is the most important game of the year. Furthermore, the Cubs play out of their minds great at home, which means that this All Star game could very well be the most important game for the Cubs in years. And I want nothing but the best players having the best seasons playing for the NL team. Of course, this being the Cubs, its kinda ridiculous to talk about the World Series and the Cubs in July. This is the Cubs and a lot can and usually does happen. But, that being said, in theory the previous seasons have no affect on this one. And the Cubs stand as good of a chance as I’ve ever seen them of reaching the World Series. Sure, it won’t be easy and they still have a lot of question marks, but right now, they have got to be the favorite in the National League.
Who will the Cubs play should they be fortunate enough to make it to the Series? Most of Chicago would say the White Sox because let’s face it, this town would go nuts if they played each other in the World Series for the first time since 1906. The reality is that although the Cubs are more likely to make the playoffs than the Sox, the Sox are more likely to make it to the World Series. How does that make sense you say? Well, the Cubs are built on hitting, the Sox built on pitching. Hitting is great in the regular season and can get you very far in the regular season. Pitching however wins you games and series in the post season. The Sox very well might have the best pitching in baseball. What does it all mean? Well, I think it means that both teams are going to be playing in the same post season for the first time since 1906. That being said, I just don’t think both will make it to the World Series. Certainly I’m rooting with all my heart, soul and brains for the Cubs to win it all. I have to say though that the Sox will make it to the World Series while the Cubs lose in the NLCS. But, this is why they play the game. I guess we will just have to check back come October.
