Is this the Year the Curse Ends? Can the Cubs Do it 2009

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Can the Chicago Cubs Do It This Year? Or Will it be Heart Break Hotel Again?

There has not been a World Series Championship for the Chicago Cubs since 1908. This is one of the longest droughts for any major league team in history.
There is a good chance that it could end this year for the Cubbies. I will be rooting for them, like I do every time they are in the playoffs. Everybody loves a Cub.
Currently they are in 1st place with a 78 Wins vs 49 losses as of August 22, 2008. The best record in baseball.
I am hoping that this is their year. I have seen them choke before, hopefully they have enough talent to pull it off this year.
With the power of Derreck Lee, Kerry Wood has found a new role, the quality hitting of Aramis Ramírez, the rejuvenated Ryan Dempster, the power throwing of Carlos Zambrano, etc. This looks like a team that can go along way.

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A Curse? What Do You Mean a Curse? 

The Curse of a Billy Goat.

Billy Sianis is said to have placed this
curse on the Chicago Cubs
on October 6th, 1945 during game 4 of the 1945 World Series during the seventh inning when he was asked to leave and take his billy goat with him.
It seems that Mr Sianis was very fond of goats. He took his beloved goat "Billy" with him to many other games - and paid for the goat's seat. He probaby bought it something to eat, because goats will eat anything (they do!), he probably bought it something to drink, etc. He was allowed to parade it around in the field with a sign around it's neck stating "We have got Detroit's Goat!"
According to Sianis's family he is said to have sent a telegram to Philip K. Wrigley, the owner of the Cubs, that said "You are going to lose this World Series and you are never going to win another World Series again. You are never going to win a World Series again because you insulted my goat".
While the Cubs have appeared in the World Series since then they have not won a World Series since 1908.
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Aramis Ramírez is an Excellent Third Baseman 


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Aramis Ramirez, at 30 years of age - currently has a .288 BA, 22 HR, 91 RBI. He is one of baseball's most consistent 3rd baseman. Ramirez came over from the Pirates in 2003, and has enjoyed some productive years since then.

Derreck Lee - The Cubs 1st Baseman 


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Derreck Lee - is 33 years old and is currently - .290 BA, 18 HR, 74 RBI. He had his best year with the Cubs in 2005 when he hit .335 BA, 46 HR, 107 RBI. He came over from the Florida Marlins in 2003/2004 offseason.

Alfonso Soriano - The Cubs Left Fielder 


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Alfonso Soriano is 32 years old, and is currently - .286 BA, 22 HR, 62 RBI. He is a member of the elite 40 HR/40 SB which he accomplished with the Washington Nationals in 2006.

Carlos Zambrano - Starting Pitcher 


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Carlos Zambrano is 27 years old and is currently 13-5, 111 Ks, 3.29 ERA. Carlos has been a Cub since he broke into the League in 2001. He is capable of striking out almost 8 players every 9 innings.

Ryan Dempster - Starting Pitcher 


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Ryan Dempster is 31 years old and is currently 15-5, 153 K, 2.85 ERA. He is having the year of his life. He is on track to win 20 games. He spent the last three years as a relief pitcher.

Kerry Wood - Closer 


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Kerry Wood is now 31 years old. The fireball pitcher has gone from starter to closer, and is being very successful, after several injury prone years. He is currently 4-2, 63 Ks, 2.61 ERA and 26 saves. Being a closer has rejuvenated a career that has seen him miss most of the last few seasons.

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