Tonight the Reds were eliminated from Playoff contention with their loss to the Cubs.  I’m still optimistic they can find a way…  It will take rules changes, a call to Miss Cleo and the sacrifice of a goat, but I’m a devoted fan. 

I remember the Reds of old – the team that won dramatically late on a game-winning hit in the 9th.  The hero was assured of getting the interview and getting a beat-down at home plate like they stole something.  It always felt great

The bullpen this year has had its share of those moments this year but not in a good way.  This Cubs series stands out in particular but only because the stakes are so high with about 10 games to come.  Weathers gave up three-runs the other night in the 9th and tonight the Cubs manufactured a run in the 8th.  If the Reds can’t win the World Series, why not send the Cubs?  Perhaps they, like the Red Sox Fans a few years ago, can finally shut up about the streak, the long dry spell, the curse, the losing, the sad state of affairs, et.al.  Let’s put an end to it and get the Cubs (and Sweet Mary Lou) a ring!

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