Sox fans graffiti the Harry Caray statue

[EnjoyYourTiger]

Let me ask you this: Would you rather have the Cubs win a world series 6 years ago or 103 years ago?

Besides, winning it all in 2005 doesn't show that the Sox are a franchise of futility like they were most of their history. The Sox have been relevant in baseball over the last 20 years (2nd best winning % since 1990). The Cubs have had some bright spots, but not even a pennant winner since 1945 is pretty pathetic. I would say easily that ours is worth more.

Only a moron would say 103. Six, obviously.

Yeah, you're right. The Cubs have been futile as of recent history. And the Sox have made some good moves, especially in this off season. But what have they done since '05. Nothing. Same as the Cubs.

But it's the same, exact thing.

Because I, as an actual fan, was alive to see it? GMAFB, you can justify the whole championship 1 year ago vs. 5 years vs. 15 years ago, but over a century? Get real, movies with sound didn't exist the last time the Cubs won a championship.

So because I wasn't alive to witness it, it doesn't matter is what you're saying?

My point is that you can't justify a championship a year after it occurs. After this season, most Hawks fans aren't going to run around for the next decade and be like "Well we won in 2010". And come next year assuming the Packers don't repeat, I'm not going to run around for the next 25+ years ranting about how we won the Super Bowl in 2011.

If you can justify a championship from this decade, you can justify one from this century. But, you can't. It's old news. Someone is the best now. Win it this year, have your cake and eat it, too. Until then, stfu.

 

[X]

Because it appears ( at least to me ) to say Sox bite. Also, fun fact, in HS we went to a rival HS, wrote the letters of another competitve HS in gas on their football field, and set that shit ablaze...no one even questioned us.

ahh..I didn't interpret the bottom as "bite"....I assumed initials of someone.

 

[Captain Obvious]

ahh..I didn't interpret the bottom as "bite"....I assumed initials of someone.

The more I look at it, the more I wonder... is that 2nd character in the 2nd line even a "t"?

 

[AddisonStation]

who gives a **** about attendance? Its about winning.

Attendance matters... If you win and no one is there to see it... Meh...

And I wouldn't say the sox are HUGE winners. Sure they have a recent WS title but its not like they have been a dominating team forever. Compared to the Cubs they look better recently but compared to MLB they aren't much to brag about.

 

[ChiSportsRich]

But what have they done since '05. Nothing. Same as the Cubs.

But it's the same, exact thing.

The Sox have won a playoff game, thats something

 

[AddisonStation]

The Sox have won a playoff game, thats something

No it isn't.

 

[bobferg]

He was a Sox announcer too... idiots...

He was also a Cardinals announcer. Your point?

 

[ChiSportsRich]

No it isn't.

its not something to get excited about and not something to brag about, but, you said that neither has done anything since '05 when infact the Sox have been able to at least win 1 playoff game, Cubs are 0-6. Sox have done something but I want to repeat, not bragging, both teams have been sad since '05

 

[Captain Obvious]

its not something to get excited about and not something to brag about, but, you said that neither has done anything since '05 when infact the Sox have been able to at least win 1 playoff game, Cubs are 0-6. Sox have done something but I want to repeat, not bragging, both teams have been sad since '05

That's not true. The Cubs were GREAT in '08. That was amazing and we kicked some serious ass. The playoffs were 3 games and unfortunately, we weren't hot for those 3 games. That doesn't take away from the great team that we were in 08.

 

[ChiSportsRich]

That's not true. The Cubs were GREAT in '08. That was amazing and we kicked some serious ass. The playoffs were 3 games and unfortunately, we weren't hot for those 3 games. That doesn't take away from the great team that we were in 08.

I meant in general, as a whole, I think we all can admit our teams havent fared as well as we'd hoped.

 

[Jntg4]

At least I saw my team win a title.

You weren't at the game... were you?

 

[Jntg4]

Wrigley's attendance history

Take a good look mr attendance boy.

OK, they are under average 12 times since 1876? That's not bad.

 

[Jntg4]

Because I, as an actual fan, was alive to see it? GMAFB, you can justify the whole championship 1 year ago vs. 5 years vs. 15 years ago, but over a century? Get real, movies with sound didn't exist the last time the Cubs won a championship.

Ford built the Model T in 1908...

 

[Jntg4]

EYT, you go after us for gloating about 05.

Newsflash son, at least we saw our team win something!

So, blame Billy bob the Goat for your drought...i don't care.

It iz teh Goats fault tho!

 

[Jntg4]

The Sox have won a playoff game, thats something

That I disagree with. Winning a playoff game is irrelevant if you don't advance to the 2nd LCS.

 

[Captain Obvious]

It iz teh Goats fault tho!

You really need to learn about that button and it's capabilities.

 

[Jntg4]

That's not true. The Cubs were GREAT in '08. That was amazing and we kicked some serious ass. The playoffs were 3 games and unfortunately, we weren't hot for those 3 games. That doesn't take away from the great team that we were in 08.

If only Manny Ramirez wasn't a huge roider.

 

[Jntg4]

You really need to learn about that button and it's capabilities.

I'm not always sure I have something else to reply to. I reply as I see it. :shrug:

 

[poodski]

Let me ask you this: Would you rather have the Cubs win a world series 6 years ago or 103 years ago?

Besides, winning it all in 2005 doesn't show that the Sox are a franchise of futility like they were most of their history. The Sox have been relevant in baseball over the last 20 years (2nd best winning % since 1990). The Cubs have had some bright spots, but not even a pennant winner since 1945 is pretty pathetic. I would say easily that ours is worth more.

I somewhat disagree with the first paragraph. I don't think the one 6 years ago means more than the one 103 years ago to be honest. I don't think they really matter once you get past the following season. The Colts won the super bowl a few years ago and I am pissed they haven't won one since. Now I don't know what its like to win a WS, but lets say the Cubs did win it back in 2003. I wouldn't be any more satisfied with the Cubs and how poorly they have played of late. I just wouldn't. Outside of 2004 and maybe 2005 I would not have been happy with the Cubs (other than maybe 2008) just because they won a WS. So yes I honestly don't think it matters the Sox won one a few years ago. Sure I guess its okay when Sox/Cubs fans get in a contest of whose dick is bigger but other than that (which lets be honest that is this thread, you have JoeHawks putting his dick on the table saying we have a ring 6 years ago, and you have Cub fans putting their dick on the table with the attendance both sides being pretty sad) I couldn't care less though I don't live Chicago it could be different if I lived in Chicago and had to deal with this on a daily basis but I don't so I don't really bother with any of that.

As for your second paragraph, I completely agree. A WS ring means nothing in terms of how well a team is ran. Look at the A's. Though I know you agree with me on the A's.

 

[poodski]

You really need to learn about that button and it's capabilities.

But then he wouldnt have 6200+ posts!!!