will the cubs reach the milestone of 100 years without a world series title?

Question

yea man, perhaps 150?200?4000?forever? that is a possibilty because there obviously cursed, i mean there byfar the best team on paper in there division

Answer 1

They are not cursed. They are a team with a bad bullpen, defense, and not enough small ball hitters.
But to answer the main question - next year there will be a 100 year celebration.

Answer 2

Unfortunately, I strongly believe that the Cubbies will never field a World Series Championship team. I don't know why, I just have been watching (and loving) them since I was small and even when they had play-off bound teams something always derailed them. I don't believe in curses and such, but I do believe that there is definitely and overwhelming amount of negativity in and around the Cubs' organization. Maybe Mark Cuban can change that with more money thrown their way, I really don't know. The first thing I do every morning is check their box score and read any and everything I can on them. I will always be a diehard Cubs fan!! By the way, as of 26-APR-07 they're in last place.

Answer 3

Not only that, but I'm pretty sure they'll reach at least 115-120 without a world series. On paper means nothing. Remember when the Mets signed Mo Vaughn, Roberto Alomar and Jeromy Burnitz? They were the best team on paper too and look how that turned out. The Cubs are screwed.

Answer 4

They don't have the best team on paper in their division. I think that actually goes to the Cards or the Brewers, as both teams are far more balanced. Most expensive team, yes. But look at what you really have.

Barrett - replacable anytime, basically a non-factor.
Lee - possible one year wonder.
Theriot - who?
DeRossa - average two-bagger
Izturis - subpar hitter who has a good glove
Ramirez - one of the few guys I think you can count on as decently consistent, but still not a GREAT player.
Floyd - I like this guy too.
Soriano - despite his D (which isn't as bad as people make it out to be), I think he is one of the top 5 best players in baseball.
Jones - overhyped supposed power hitter who has never really lived up to potential.

The bullpen doesn't have any standouts really, so while not necessarily a hindrance, doesn't really make it a standout factor.

The rotation in theory could be solid, but two of your workhorses are basically to the point now where it doens't look like getting injured is a fluke, but rather their bodies can't handle the strain they take. Zambrano is a stud, Lilly is above average, Marquis is your typical middle of the rotation guy, and while Hill has a great curve, it's too early to say how it's really going to workout for him as a starter (hence his #4 spot in the rotation).

Basically, they have a few above average players, a few maybe, and a ton of average and subpar.

Now, will they get to 100 years w/out a series? You betcha! It's not that they are cursed though, it's simply that they aren't putting together a good enough team.

Answer 5

I hope they make it to 100 years. That would be make it 5 generations of tortured Cubs fans. Meanwhile teams like the Houston Astros and 83 win Cardinals from their own divison make it to the World Series. I hope their GM spent that 300 million in vain.

Answer 6

The cubs will lose and you it is from that goat curse that was put on them from that man they have not won since they will have a hard time trying to ever win.

Answer 7

Not sure but the 97 years the Philadelphia Phillies went without a their first title will probably be the longest in sports.

Answer 8

Yes 100 is definite

Answer 9

It seems pretty likely! Then again, the Cardinals won the Wrold Series with only 83 wins last year...

Answer 10

Right now, it looks as though they will not win their division this year. However, there are still well over 120 games left, so they could get hot and surprise. Their fans certainly deserve a champion!!

Chow!!