Wood Set to Return This Week

News keeps getting better and better for the Chicago Cubs. The flaming throwing Texan that's been on the DL for most of the 2005 season has finished his stint rehabing in Iowa (AAA). With Mark Prior making a remarkable recovery and filling a permanent slot back in the rotation and having Kerry Wood's arm healthy and ready to go brightens the horizon for a team who's season skeptics concluded was over before July. Now these loud mouthed, "jump to conclusions" clowns have their foot in their mouth. Hey, morons feel pretty stupid counting the Cubbies out too soon, huh? The Cubs are used to this kind of scrutiny or shadow of a black cloud hanging over them. After all the franchise has yet to win a World Series in over 80 years! The players are constantly reminded this by the media. They get sick and tired of hearding this crap. This year, like many others their hope has not diminished. 2005 is a different year with more promise and higher expectations than ever for the Cubs.

The organization is on a mission to overcome the obstacles this season due to injuries and setbacks. The city of Chicago is optimistic, let's face it they should be after rooting for a ball club owning the longest streak without winning a World Series in baseball history. (It's the truth, but this will change soon). That nagging statistic will not stop the players like Derek Lee, Mark Prior, Corey Patterson, Carlos Zambrano, and Kerry Wood from playing the game with passion and full intensity. The work horse pitching staff is the difference maker on the team. Their contributions are unmeasurable. Harry Carey, if alive today would be proud of this ball club, expressing his convictions about their transformation into a top contender. There is no doubt, his old saying, "I'm a Bud Man and a Cub's fan" would carry through the broadcast waves on television and radio. In honor of Harry Carey, let the Cubs rise to glory this year adding a toast with his beverage of choice. Take it to the next level Cubbies with shining moments of victory that deserve a, "Cubs Win and Holy Cow!" chant.