When all is dim and hopeless the Cubs organization turns their focus to next season. The planning ahead and promise of a better future is meaningless to fans. Too many times the Cubs faithful have had their hearts crushed and fell into despair much like the club. Already in June, the Cubs have really hit rock bottom. Even with Derek Lee back the losing streak and unethusased, trifling play resumes.
Last night the Cubs moved further down in the Central, 18 games below .500, getting shutout 6-0 to the Brewers at home. I still for the life of me can't comprehend how horrible the Cubs are at Wrigley. It's like they care, this is inexcusable. The bats can all of sudden hit on the road here and then, but at home they go ice freaking cold! What is the deal?
To make matters worse (as if they're not already) Greg Maddux has lost his command and best stuff. Monday night he did pitch 7 innings, but surrendered 5 runs on 7 hits. He is 2-8 in last 10 starts. If they Cubs can't get consistent pitching nor hitting they've got nothing. In only his second game back, Derek Lee went 2-for-4. Perez got 3 hits as well. The rest of the team, almost jack squat! Obviously from what Lee commented about the team not showing up is true. They haven't seem prepared or ready to play competitive baseball the whole season. This is a reflection on Dusty Baker. He hasn't motivated this team enough.
The blame also has to put on Hendry and McPhail, who should move out of Chicago or maybe just retire from baseball. They've showed their inability to manage this franchise and handle conflicts/challenges. Again, today all eyes will be on Carlos Zambrano to end the Cubs 8-game home losing streak. If there is anyone management needs to invest more money in it's him. At 6-3 Carlos is the positive factor on the Cubs thus far. Alright, it's time to end this drought, go Cu....on second thought go Zambrano!
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