Oct 05 2008
Did the Cubs lose to keep the pity streak going?
(Los Angeles, CA) In a crushing loss for loyal Chicago Cubs’ fans, the Cubs lost 3-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The loss meant a second straight season where the Cubs made the playoffs only to be swept in the first round. Unbelievably, between the two playoffs, the Cubs have only scored 12 runs in 6 games.
Many fans began asking, “How can a team with the best record in the National League flunk this badly and depart so early in the playoffs?” adding, “It’s more than a little mysterious.” Or is it? A rumor is surfacing that some of the Cubs key players actually enjoy playing on the team which has gone the longest with out winning a World Series.
A source close to the team claims that Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano, who went 1 for 14 in the series and was a strikeout victim for the final out of the Cubs’ season, is rumored to have said, “You wouldn’t believe the pity trim I get for playing for the Cubs. It’s like unbelievable, do you think I would jeopardize that? If we won, we’d be just like the Boston Red Sox. I’ve talked to those guys, and they told me they used to get freaky a lot more often before they won back in 2004. You hear what I’m saying?”
In a final interview, Chicago Cubs manager, Lou Piniella, commented, “Well this is sure a heart breaking loss for Cub fans. They really thought this was going to be their year, what with this being the 100 year anniversary since the Cubs last World Series Championship. But what can you do? Maybe next century.” Piniella then gave a wink, a small smirk, and walked away.
