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Dempster says Cubs will go to the World Series - prophet or loon?

by Cougar2000
created February 19, 2008, last edited February 10, 2009
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Ryan Dempster means well. He's not on the Mitchell Report, plays for the Chicago Cubs. So you think he's doing well, right? Now Dempster is making the biggest prediction in the history of baseball since The Babe called the homer in the 1932 World Series.

The Cubs have not been to the Fall Classic since 1945, losing to Detroit in 7 games. The closest since that time was 2003, when Steve Bartman, the most hated person in Chicago since Al Capone, interfered (and yes, it was interference!) with then-left fielder Moises Alou as he was trying to make a catch in the Cubs bullpen.

Granted, no team has ever run the table and gone 162-0. Dempster, who went 2-7 with a 4.72 ERA, may be on to something. Or not. If it does happen, then that will be the biggest miracle since Jesus raised Lazarus.

Dempster may be on to something. He may not. According to a Chicagosports.com poll, 49 percent say it's too early to make such a pick, 25 percent agree with the Sechelt, British Columbia native and 24 percent says he's nuttier than a fruitcake at Christmas. Let's hope that the 25 percent are right. It would be nice for the Cubs to win the World Series. Maybe they'll even let the goat into Wrigley.

As Harry Caray would say, "HOLY COW!"


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Cornfed78Draft Pick
503 days ago
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LOON
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Cougar2000All-American
503 days ago
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Okay, so what makes him a loon?
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Cornfed78Draft Pick
503 days ago
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It's the Cubs...
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Cougar2000All-American
502 days ago
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It could be any team, Cornfed. You do have a valid point. Every team wants to go to the post season. There are some of us that are not only waiting for the Cubs to go to the WS in this lifetime, there are fans that are waiting for Tampa Bay to finish .500.
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Tyrone BriggsHall of Famer
502 days ago
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I'd be more comfortable if Plaxico made this prediction.
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Cornfed78Draft Pick
502 days ago
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LOL Now, that was funny!
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Cougar2000All-American
502 days ago
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Given his track record, he could, Ty!
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BOMBERSDiv-I Stud
502 days ago
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I think one person from every team should make the prediction that they are going to win the World Series. That way we will have 1 prophet and 29 loons.
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Niteowl049AAA-er
502 days ago
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Cubs have waited long enough to be in World Series so I am hoping Dempster is correct with his prediction. It is a mystery how fans forget a ball game is being played and focus more on getting a souvenir than letting the fielders make a catch.
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Cougar2000All-American
493 days ago
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You are speaking of one Steve Bartman, correct?
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