This Game Hates the Cubs!

BoilerRocketScientist · 07-27-2006, 11:15 AM

It's 1980 and the Cubs are trying to keep a lead against the Mets. In the 7th inning, starting pitcher Dennis Lamp is removed and replaced with rookie Lee Smith, making his major league debut. On a 2-0 count, he get's a come-backer, makes the play, and throws Elliot Maddox out at 1st base. Oh, the trainer is coming out, Lee Smith looks hurt. Apparently, he tore his rotator cuff and is out for 6 weeks. So, one of my top draft picks throws 3 pitches in his debut and then goes on the 60-Day DL. I know people have joked about Markus coding up the Cubs curse ... but, come on! At least it wasn't an CEI!

akw4572 · 07-27-2006, 11:17 AM

Hey, you can't say the game isn't realistic.

Raidergoo · 07-27-2006, 11:24 AM

You've uncovered another element of the game's comeback code.

rudel.dietrich · 07-27-2006, 11:30 AM

Next to recreating a realisitc experience of playing baseball in Ghana, screwing over the Cubs in every way possible was what the beta team spent all their time on.

This is why you have an awful bug ridden game. Enjoy

marky32082 · 07-27-2006, 11:33 AM

There's a lot of ways to respond to this. I think I'll stick with this:

OOTP and God both hate the Cubs.

APujols5 · 07-27-2006, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by BoilerRocketScientist

So, one of my top draft picks throws 3 pitches in his debut and then goes on the 60-Day DL.

Can You say Kerry Wood or Mark Prior

BoilerRocketScientist · 07-27-2006, 11:58 AM

I wonder what would happen if I renamed them the Chicago C*bs?

marky32082 · 07-27-2006, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by APujols5

Can You say Kerry Wood and Mark Prior

Fixed that.

echopapa · 07-27-2006, 12:37 PM

Lahman imports are never good for the Cubs - even the '69 team turns out pretty crappy (with the exception of Santo).

APujols5 · 07-27-2006, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by echopapa

Lahman imports are never good for the Cubs - even the '69 team turns out pretty crappy (with the exception of Santo).

Probably because 90% of all Cubs teams are pretty crappy

topsixrows · 07-27-2006, 02:14 PM

The word "curse" is code for: sucked for a long time due to rediculously bad ownership and sucker fans.

APujols5 · 07-27-2006, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by topsixrows

The word "curse" is code for: sucked for a long time due to rediculously bad ownership and sucker fans.

LOL I can't help but agree any team that thinks they are going to compete with a starting OF of Jacque Jones, Juan Pierre and Matt Murton needs better management. The Trib needs to sell to Trump or Cuban.. Then hopefully Hendry and Dusty would get canned

Mister Bogart · 07-27-2006, 03:25 PM

True story: I once ran a fictional league in 6.5 and had a team named the Chicago Cubs...never even made the playoffs in 65 years.

*Twilight Zone Music*

- Bogey

Bosscat · 07-27-2006, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mister Bogart

True story: I once ran a fictional league in 6.5 and had a team named the Chicago Cubs...never even made the playoffs in 65 years.

And some of you complain the game is not realistic?

FastLane · 07-28-2006, 05:39 PM

all I can say is...Its not just the game, I hate the Cubs too!

...and the Braves...

...and the Yankees...

...and the Giants.

07-27-2006, 11:15 AM	#1
BoilerRocketScientist All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 611	This Game Hates the Cubs! It's 1980 and the Cubs are trying to keep a lead against the Mets. In the 7th inning, starting pitcher Dennis Lamp is removed and replaced with rookie Lee Smith, making his major league debut. On a 2-0 count, he get's a come-backer, makes the play, and throws Elliot Maddox out at 1st base. Oh, the trainer is coming out, Lee Smith looks hurt. Apparently, he tore his rotator cuff and is out for 6 weeks. So, one of my top draft picks throws 3 pitches in his debut and then goes on the 60-Day DL. I know people have joked about Markus coding up the Cubs curse ... but, come on! At least it wasn't an CEI!

07-27-2006, 11:33 AM	#5
marky32082 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 283	There's a lot of ways to respond to this. I think I'll stick with this: OOTP and God both hate the Cubs. __________________ These pretzels are making me thirsty!

07-27-2006, 02:14 PM	#11
topsixrows Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 21	The word "curse" is code for: sucked for a long time due to rediculously bad ownership and sucker fans. __________________

07-27-2006, 03:25 PM	#13
Mister Bogart Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 259	True story: I once ran a fictional league in 6.5 and had a team named the Chicago Cubs...never even made the playoffs in 65 years. Twilight Zone Music - Bogey __________________ This is the beginning of a beautiful friendship..

07-28-2006, 05:39 PM	#15
FastLane Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 481	all I can say is...Its not just the game, I hate the Cubs too! ...and the Braves... ...and the Yankees... ...and the Giants. __________________ You know it's summertime at Candlestick when the fog rolls in, the wind kicks up, and you see the center fielder slicing open a caribou to survive the ninth inning. ~Bob Sarlette Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax. ~Mike Royko

07-27-2006, 11:17 AM	#2
akw4572 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,601	Hey, you can't say the game isn't realistic.

07-27-2006, 11:24 AM	#3
Raidergoo Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 9,005	You've uncovered another element of the game's comeback code.

07-27-2006, 11:30 AM	#4
rudel.dietrich Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Zürich, Switzerland Posts: 8,608	Next to recreating a realisitc experience of playing baseball in Ghana, screwing over the Cubs in every way possible was what the beta team spent all their time on. This is why you have an awful bug ridden game. Enjoy

07-27-2006, 11:58 AM	#7
BoilerRocketScientist All Star Reserve Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 611	I wonder what would happen if I renamed them the Chicago C*bs?

07-27-2006, 12:37 PM	#9
echopapa Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 46	Lahman imports are never good for the Cubs - even the '69 team turns out pretty crappy (with the exception of Santo).