The Cubs-D'backs weekend series reminded me of a blog I wrote on the Arizona Republic website. I got really upset with the alleged D'backs fans who were ragging on the Cubs and Cub nation.
So, for anyone who's interested, here's the response I posted to them. Forgive the length, I got a little passionate...
As a Cubs fan, I’d like to begin by saying the Dbacks have absolutely outplayed the Cubs, and they shouldn't be underestimated. I think Brandon Webb, Connor Jackson, Chris Young, Micah Owings and the other players deserve their props for working hard and earning their spot in the playoffs. They have played phenomenal baseball this season, and their talent and perseverance should not be belittled.
That being said, I will never be able to be a Diamondbacks team fan - although I can appreciate the players. Until this series, they were becoming my “second team”, because of family and friends who live in Phoenix. But, I don't want to be lumped in with the fair weather Diamondbacks fans - because when I take a team to heart, I back them 100%. I went to a Diamondbacks-Brewers game last month, and Chase Field was virtually empty. Where were these so-called fans for the 80 or so home games? Also, to respond to a few of the comments I’ve read: “Cubs fans are just fat Midwestern housewives.” Besides being rude and disrespectful, that’s absolutely ridiculous. Have you ever seen the Wrigley Field “fan cam” during a Cubs broadcast? Midwestern girls can hold their own. And as for: “Maybe if those Cubs fans who moved here would convert…” Why would you expect any fan to convert? Fans usually follow their teams regardless of where they live.
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