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Blackout Cubbetry: The Cubs, The Words

By Brett on October 17, 2012

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Brett Taylor is the lead writer at Bleacher Nation, and can also be found as Bleacher Nation on Twitter and on Facebook.

24 responses to “Blackout Cubbetry: The Cubs, The Words”

  1. TWC
    TWC
    October 17, 2012 at 4:37 pm | | Reply

    Is that a haiku?

    1. MichiganGoat
      MichiganGoat
      October 17, 2012 at 4:57 pm | | Reply

      If you add ……. It kind of has a 67 feel

      1. baldtaxguy
        baldtaxguy
        October 18, 2012 at 8:30 am | | Reply

        I don’t often do, but I literally LOL’d re: this post

  2. Fastball
    Fastball
    October 17, 2012 at 4:45 pm | | Reply

    looks like the fuzzy math our politicians use in the debates LOL
    It’s a cryptogram. Nogga Nogga Noggunna work her no more

  3. ETS
    ETS
    October 17, 2012 at 4:52 pm | | Reply

    I hope you’re not THAT pessimistic Brett. There are enough theo haters running around as is. I always figure these same guys would complain whether it was theo or Friedman or whoever…

    my guess is 2013 we will be above 500 (barely), 2014 we will win the division.

    1. Jeff
      Jeff
      October 17, 2012 at 4:57 pm | | Reply

      Somebody going to donate a starting pitching staff to us in 2014?

      1. ETS
        ETS
        October 17, 2012 at 8:32 pm | | Reply

        We have alot of payroll room.

  4. Ogyu
    Ogyu
    October 17, 2012 at 4:56 pm | | Reply

    Note to self: Apply tonight for patent on “Chicago Cubs Refrigerator Magnet Poetry Kit.”

    1. Jason
      Jason
      October 18, 2012 at 9:58 am | | Reply

      That’s funny, I thought the same thing (not the patent part, but the magnet kit)

  5. Matthew
    Matthew
    October 17, 2012 at 4:57 pm | | Reply

    I don’t think I’ve seen the original message this was done from.

    1. Brett
      Brett
      October 17, 2012 at 5:08 pm | | Reply

      If you Google that headline, it’s a Cubs.com piece. Just thoughts from Theo – been posted here before from various sources (basically the same quotes).

  6. thejackal
    thejackal
    October 17, 2012 at 5:01 pm | | Reply

    my guess is 2013 we will be above 500 (barely), 2014 we will win the division….

    that would be great but my guess earliest of division crown the earliest 2015 however the 2nd wild card 2014 :) but our goal is not jus plays we wanna win the whole damn thing

    1. Dan
      Dan
      October 17, 2012 at 7:15 pm | | Reply

      “my guess is 2013 we will be above 500 (barely)”

      - Good Luck with that prediction -.-

  7. Believe in 2015
    Believe in 2015
    October 17, 2012 at 5:06 pm | | Reply

    I think 75-80 wins in 2013 would be a great confidence booster for the younger players on the team. The Cubs will be relevant again soon enough.

    1. EvenBetterNewsV2.0
      EvenBetterNewsV2.0
      October 17, 2012 at 5:50 pm | | Reply

      I agree it would be. I doubt it happens, but it would be a boost.

  8. goatbuster
    goatbuster
    October 17, 2012 at 5:21 pm | | Reply

    I hate the fact that every goal that theo/jed have are so tight vested. I want to know that we are moving forward. Not just by what we try to piece together on BN, but by knowing what the hell they are planning. It would make this lost season a much easier pill to swallow if we knew the major goals and if we had met/not met them.

    1. baldtaxguy
      baldtaxguy
      October 18, 2012 at 8:38 am | | Reply

      I understand, but do we ever really know the goals, planning of any FO, in any sport? We hear stuff as fans, but do we ever get the real deal?

      Also, I like your new phrase: “tight lipped” + “close to the vest” = “tight vested” I dig.
      I’m actually “tight panted”

  9. fester30
    fester30
    October 17, 2012 at 5:43 pm | | Reply

    Ever the optimistic fans. I’m the same way. Every year I tell people we’re gonna win the world series. However, if I’m being honest, .500 is incredibly optimistic for next year. I think next year will be just as painful as this year. I don’t think the Cubs sniff .500 again until at least 2014.

  10. Matty
    Matty
    October 17, 2012 at 6:06 pm | | Reply

    Apparently Brenly is leaving the Cubs broadcasting booth. Sad news.

    1. TWC
      TWC
      October 17, 2012 at 6:17 pm | | Reply

      And Ace could have been the one to break the news…

      1. Brett
        Brett
        October 17, 2012 at 6:29 pm | | Reply

        That wasn’t it, but it could all be kind of related.

        1. TWC
          TWC
          October 17, 2012 at 6:32 pm | | Reply

          The intrigue deepens…

  11. Carne Harris
    Carne Harris
    October 17, 2012 at 11:15 pm | | Reply

    I still prefer his Shatner-esque 49 minute Rapper’s Delight.

  12. stillmisskennyhubbs
    stillmisskennyhubbs
    October 18, 2012 at 9:31 am | | Reply

    Clever to the point of mockery and derision. I think Sully types will like this.

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