Last weekend’s brawl between the White Sox and Cubs showed a complete lack of class by Michael Barret and the rest of the Cubs but also brings to light another development. The lovable Cubbies may not be so anymore and it’s the boys on the South Side that are starting to rule the city. It has always been a Cubs town but with the recent success of the White Sox, the tides could be starting to turn. Not only are the Sox winning, fans seem to be gravitating towards the aggressive, intense attitude Ozzie Guillen has instilled in his ballclub. Meanwhile, Cubs players continue to get injured and as a result, their team’s season becomes an adventure. Once again, the lovable losers are several games below the .500 mark and are in fifth place in their division.
Michael Barrett’s punch to the face of A.J Pierzynski illustrated the pinnacle of the Cubs’ frustrations. The White Sox catcher walked off the field to a standing ovation from the U.S Cellular crowd. As Guillen stated after the game, the brawl would bring the club closer together. The Cubs have never had to worry about their fan support. They sell out every game in Wrigleyville no matter what the team’s record is. But now come the surging South Siders and if the Cubs are not careful, the White Sox could officially overtake them and become the fan favorites in Chicago.
