Trade talk circulates again, Cubs drop first game against Astros

With all the problems the Cubs have experienced this season it's a wonder that they haven't gone insane. They closed out the weekend against the ChiSox, grabbing one game to salvage the series (if that is even possible at this point). Zambrano was able to collect his 7th win behind ample offense on Sunday. The bats banged up on Mark Buerhle, scoring 7 runs in the first run (why on earth can't they hit like this against less quality/bad pitching). The offense truly astonishes me. For 5 games in a row they will score 1-3 runs, struggling to provide necessary run support then wham they figure out how to hit again.


Lately trade rumors are going around that the Cubs are prepared to deal away a group of players. Are the two bozos in the front office actually going to make a move? To them it doesn't seem to matter how much time they waste managing the team or the lack of management. If I were them though I'd go ahead and trade Wood because he's been a bad investment and his condition doesn't look like it's going to change. Despite being a veteran who's actually healthy, I'd do the same with Greg Maddux. His age is creeping up on him and he's towards the end of his career. Keeping him until the end of the year would be okay if he can regain some of his best stuff and composure on the mound.

As for the rest of the club, it would be smart to get rid of a few relievers (Novoa, Ohman, maybe Howry even) as well as find a temporary or permanent replacement for Juan Pierre and Matt Murton. I still don't know why the Cubs haven't brought up Felix Pie from Double A. The guy is killing the baseball. This team needs another fresh, quality arm in the rotation and another bat who can play in the outfield for sure. No, this doesn't mean rotating Phil Nevin, SOMEONE ELSE DUSTY! If management is going to pull some strings they might as well do it as soon as possible. The season can't get any worst.


At 30-52 a fan can only think that things will improve. What's embarrassing is that the Brewers are not only in front of the Cubs, but remain 4.5 games back from the Cardinals in the division. They finally put together a good team, wow! In today's game Mark Prior (0-3, 9.00 ERA) combatants Andy Pettitte (6-9, 5.58 ERA) at Enron Field. The game is already underway. Taking 2-of-3 in this series at Houston can give this club the positive energy they need plus leave the Cubs faithful happy and with something to cheer about. Alright, take care of those Astros...and don't get your asses handed to you again.