So, the other day I was rambling on about how the outlook for the Cubs is so bleak, that they may indeed fake us all out and make a run for post-season glory. Well, it turns out that the commissioner of baseball, in all his wisdom, has decided to expand the playoff structure. Instead of 8 teams vying to become World Series Champions, there will now be 10 teams vying. How is this possible, you ask? In addition to the wild card spot, there will now be a second wild card spot: a wild, wild card. That's really wild. And idiotic. And dilutive. At least a second decision he made seems more reasonable: the Astros will be moving to the American League in 2013. Both of these restructuring moves will result in an increased probability of the Flubbies playing ball in snowy October.
And how will the Windy City Whackers get to the promised land? Why, with the help of the 4 horsemen: there pitching staff -
- Ryan Dempster returns to anchor the rotation. He's the real, uh, workhorse of the group.
- If you remember when the Cubs had Wood, you're gonna love this season. They have 2 pitchers named Wood. That's right - double the Wood.
- Carlos Marmol returns as our imposing closer. Well, I'm not sure how imposing he is, but I just like saying Marmol. Marmol. Go ahead. Say it. You know you want to.
- And if you enjoyed saying Marmol, you're going to love saying Samardzija.
I'll be back to post about the outlook for the Cub's offense, just as soon as I find it.
p.s. I bet with the title of this post, you thought that it would be another apocalyptic rant. I'll let you know come October!
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