Lifelong Cubs fan here pool. I agree. The Indians are no joke. They steamrolled through the playoffs thus far. That's no accident. That's a really good ballclub. The other thing people tend to forget sometimes is that while they've played great ball this whole year, the Cubs are still 22, 23, 24 year old kids we're talking about who are definitely not immune to the proverbial ass pucker. It's gonna be a big stage and more attention than they've ever seen. I don't think I'll be putting any money on em for the reasons you stated, but they are darn good. The Giants were no pushover and the dodgers were good too. They just seem to have some mojo workin for em. I know cub fans can be pretty obnoxious sometimes, but damn...I'm 45 and it's been a rough 45 years my man. Throw us a little bone and let us be a little obnoxious. None of us know what it's like to be good! You cards fans are used to it.
Also...thank you for all of your work this season. You know baseball my man. Because of you I cleaned up pretty good this year. If you're ever in Chicago, I've got a nice golf course, beer, and/or a good pizza with your name on it!