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| Khushrenada:
Even when the Red Sox did win it again in 2007, it was still kind of special since they had to come back from a 3-1 deficit against the Indians (who clearly can’t handle 3-1 leads) in the ALCS before sweeping another World Series. It was still a novelty and a bit of a relief that one wouldn’t be waiting another 86 years to see a championship. However, with the recent 2013 victory, things have changed. Boston has seen many championships through the Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Bruins. The Boston fans are starting to become a bit too prideful in their teams and are no longer the long-suffering lovable losers. The Cubs pretty much took that mantle on after the Red Sox and White Sox victories left them alone with the longest drought narrative. This victory may know move that moniker to the Cleveland Indians who haven’t won the World Series since 1948 and have now lost their last two appearances in 7 games. If the Cubs pull off a few more championships like the Red Sox have done, it will definitely bring about a new identity for the team and it will have an effect of lessening the impact this championship currently has. If not and a new drought begins, then they’ll probably still be seen as the loveable losers who may one day pull off a magical run like they did in 2016. |
| Khushrenada:
--- Quote from: NWR_insanolord on November 03, 2016, 01:19:08 AM ---That was a disappointing finish, but taking the World Series to 7 games, into extra innings, despite all the injuries and issues we've faced, is still a hell of a season. Next year we'll get Michael Brantley, Carlos Carrasco, and Danny Salazar back, the rookies will have another year of experience, and maybe a guy like Bradley Zimmer emerges as a major part of the team. We'll be back stronger in 2017, and won't have the longest drought in baseball for long. --- End quote --- Honestly, for the Indians to sweep the Red Sox and practically sweep the Jays and push the Cubs to Game 7 extra innings is really impressive and not what I expected from them coming into these playoffs. They have the potential to be the next Royals. (Lose WS in 2014, Win it in 2015) I still like Francona from his time coaching the Red Sox and I think he's doing a great job with the Indians. Truthfully, I think this Indians team would have probably won had they faced a different team than the Cubs or had played like this in a different year. Heck, if they had faced the Mets last year, they'd have probably won like the Royals did. I do actually feel bad for you too, Insanolord. You are truly a legit Indians fan and baseball fan and I know what it's like to see a team you root for fail at the end. I went through it hockey-wise with the Mighty Ducks in 2003 and the Penguins in 2008. I know it is easy to play up our roles as forum combatants and I've taken a hard stance against the Indians to bug you a bit this postseason but if the Cubs had lost I would have had the silver-lining of knowing you were able to bask in the satisfaction and shared victory that comes from seeing a team you care about and follow win a championship. Yes, sports are kind of a silly thing and luck or pure chance will have a bigger impact on a game or team than any spectator or amount of fans can. Yet, despite the vicarious nature of being a fan and rooting for the team from afar, there is still a big psychological effect it can have on you making you high or low. Having been able to experience the visceral thrill that comes from seeing a team you really cheer on beat all challengers to win it all, I'd have been satisfied in knowing you got to savour it yourself (especially since this particular team isn't from Philadelphia). There are many occasions where a team does win a championship the next year after a heartbreaking loss and I could easily start naming them but I've posted enough tonight already. Much like how the Cubs got a lot of confidence last year and then built and improved on it this year, if the Indians do the same, they may be unstoppable next year like you say. |
| NWR_insanolord:
I'm kind of used to it at this point. This is the fifth time I've watched a team of mine lose in the finals. They have a knack for ending up matched against some kind of super team: the '90s Braves dynasty, the late-'90s star-studded Red Wings, the 2010 Blackhawks, and now the slump busting Cubs. The one that really hurts is those goddamned Marlins who had no business being there in '97 and then sold off their whole team and were awful the next year. |
| Soren:
Wow, I can't believe the Golden State WarriorsCleveland Indians just blew a 3-1 lead in the NBA FinalsWorld Series. |
| Shaymin:
--- Quote from: Soren on November 03, 2016, 07:51:29 AM ---Wow, I can't believe the Golden State WarriorsCleveland Indians just blew a 3-1 lead in the NBA FinalsWorld Series. --- End quote --- Word. |
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