Pirates/Cubs Notes, Billion and Million Hyperbole

Here are some notes on the anticipated “play in” game on Wednesday October 7th, likely in Pittsburgh between the home team, Pirates and Chicago Cubs.

If the pirates host the game, it will be the third straight year they have done so. They beat the Cincinnati Reds in the 2013 game and lost to the eventual world champion S.F. Giants in last year’s game.

At the moment the Pirates World Series drought is 36 years. If, even likely, but far from definitely, when the Cubs are eliminated this season their title drought will be three times as long as 36, an incredible 108 years.

That is not a million and certainly not a billion but it is a long time. Speaking of “million” and “billion,” WFAN radio hosts Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts each used those numbers numerous times in reference to results that at most happened, 10 times in recent games.

Unlike Mike Francesa, who often says “the quarterback,” (heaven forbid for 2 million dollars/yr, he should learn the names), Benigno and Roberts know some facts, but the million/billion thing is rank amateur, save the fact each of them receives a hefty salary.