2015 Chicago Cubs Season

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Originally Posted by everwinter

There are lots of people jumping on the Cubs bandwagon now. As a die hard Cubs fan, you're OK with that? If so, I'm impressed. There are a fair amount of Cubs fans across the border here in Wisconsin. I'm not a Cubs (or Brewers) fan. I admit the bandwagon mentality irks me because 2 months ago those who are now all of a sudden cheering on the Cubs, couldn't tell you whether they won or lost the night before. Now I have co-workers talking about the Cubs, & I just shake my head.

You've got to live & breathe with them during the losses (& bad seasons) if you want to enjoy the wins.

I disagree with your logic ... As a lifelong, diehard Phillies fan, I thoroughly enjoyed everybody climbing on board during their 2007-11 run. It was a great atmosphere during that time and I'm sure some 'bandwagoners' even became 'real' fans.
Sports are meant to be fun, the more the merrier!
Even though I want to see my hometown Flyers and 76ers win, and I'm not a 'diehard' fan of either team or sport, I do get behind both teams and enjoy myself when they do go on a run. For some reason, this really annoys 'real' Flyers fans. Sixers fans, not so much.
I don't see the big deal.

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Originally Posted by BobNJ1960

Cubs had a terrific year, and this will not be last time we see this matchup in October.

They need more pitching, even if it cost them a hitter or two who matters. But they have some real talent, and were simply overwhelmed by stupendous NYM pitching. 35th inning before Cubs got >1 run in an inning.

I'm a Met fan, but quite impressed by the Cubs.

I agree. This Cubs team is no flash in the pan, they have young, genuine talent and should be in the mix for the next five years.
I'm a Phillies fan/Mets hater, and as hard as it for me to watch, I'm really impressed by the ball the Mets are playing ... And even though I shouldn't, I kind of enjoy the passion of the Mets fans.
Between the Mets and Nationals staffs and Jose Fernandez of Miami, I dread the pitching the Phillies are going to have to face the next few years.