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I do not like them, Mary I am. I do not want the Cubs to win.

Posted by olabner on October 25, 2016April 27, 2017 in AL, NL, Playoffs

With thanks to Dr. Seuss. I AM FAN. NEW I AM. FAN. NEW FAN I AM. THAT NEW FAN! THAT CUBS FAN! WELL – I DO NOT WANT THE CUBS TO WIN. WOULD YOU LIKE THE CURSE TO END? I…

FTC (Cubs)

Posted by olabner on May 25, 2016April 27, 2017 in Chicago Cubs, Fan, NL, St. Louis Cardinals

I should be gracious, I should be nice. I should be many things I’m not. My team has won many titles so many I forgot to notice a team in blue and red – the baby bears that hibernated. But…

Anatomy of a Rain Delay

Posted by olabner on April 20, 2016April 27, 2017 in Chicago Cubs, NL, St. Louis Cardinals

Cards lead Cubs 4-1. Mid-afternoon. Withhold belief. Two losses. Irritable. Rain begins to fall. During delay, watch clip of Randal Grichuk reaching over fence, retrieve home run. Replay. Ask God why some players don’t wear high socks. Unexplainable. Rain continues…

Wild Card Playoff Game Demon (A Dialogue)

Posted by olabner on September 28, 2015April 27, 2017 in Chicago Cubs, NL, Playoffs, St. Louis Cardinals

M: Moi. D: Demon. Clearly. M: Wild Card Playoff Game Demon, don’t tempt me with your ease: D: You’re already in the playoffs! Rest your starters! Eat, drink and be merry! M: Oh, I know, as sure as I know…

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