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 Why are the Cubs such an easy team to like? I have seen Cubs fans from Canada to Spain, and of course in the US. I think it is that way for a couple different reasons.

 1) Because the Cubs are a wholesome team that enjoys their fans and 2) Because the red, white, and blue of the Cubs are the same of the American flag. The Cubs are America's team.

Some may argue differently, but this is simply my opinion. Clearly, as you may tell, I am a Cubs fan, more specifically, a 2nd generation Cubs fan. 

I honestly am not quite sure why I picked the Cubs to be my favorite team. I live 30 minutes away from American Family Field (Brewers stadium) and everyone I know is a Brewers fan.

 My dad was a Cubs fan, having grown up in Chicago, but stopped following them as he grew older. So, why did I pick the Cubs? I could say because I thought they were a good team, but so are the Brewers.

 I think it might have been because that made me different...everyone else a Brewers fan and I a Cubs fan. Somehow, sticking up for YOUR team is fun, especially when everyone else is a Brewers fan.

So, honestly, I don't know why I became a Cubs fan, but I am an avid Cubs fan today, so there.

Being a Cubs fan is fun, it is really a fun ride. From making the playoffs for the 1st time in 7 years in 2015, to winning the World Series in 2016, its really fun to watch and discuss.

So, that's my goal for this blog...to discuss, evaluate, predict, and share breaking news about the Cubs to all you Cubs fans out there...from the US and beyond. GO CUBS GO!

-Innis Zavala, author of Cubbies Gazette

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