Well, it sure looks like this team is intent on finishing up the season with the most crummy record possible. Without the aid of Zambrano the Cubs would've got swept by the Phillies at home. The rookie pitchers can't carry the load. I knew their inexperience would have an stinging effect after a short while. You can't blame these young guns for trying though, plus what does anyone expect when the lineup NEVER provides enough run support. The last two days that's been the case. Today the Cubs scored 1 run and allowed the Cardinals to pull off a victory with a game-winning hit by Gary Bennett in the 9th (Unbelievable, a no-name catcher beats them, how am I not shocked?) Guzman and Mateo have performed well as starters. They've only gave up a few runs in last few starts as the offense has produced hardly anything.
Friday the outcome was no different and the Cubs got shutout 2-0 at the new Busch Stadium. It has come to my attention despite the fact that I rarely watch Cubs on television (what's the point, especially now) that Neifi Perez is now a member of the Detroit Tigers. Yet again, this is another bone-headed move by Cubs management. I'm begging for someone to be fired in the front office, this shit has to end! Those imbeciles in Chicago haven't demonstrated the ability to run this club from the start of Opening Day. They lose their top stars due to injuries and they crap in their pants. I want to know what the hell good can possibly happen by getting rid of Neifi Perez. It's not like the Cubs got squat in return...as usual.
I've completely lost my patience with these ass clowns in the front office. Andy McPhail and Jim Hendry have clearly shown that they're not fit to run a Major League team. I'm sick and tired of them excusing their managerial responsibilities in part to players' injuries. Hell, even without Lee or Wood this club should have won at least 65 games at this point. Instead reaching 70 wins will be a major challenge, which is sad and pathetic. You know there is a huge dilemma when only two players are team leaders and far exceed the performances of everyone else on the team.
Carlos Zambrano leads the team with a 14-5 record and 3.29 ERA while Aramis Ramirez is hitting .288 with 31 homers and 88 RBIs. This proves that a team can't succeed without the strength as a collective unit. As a team the Cubs batting average, on-base percentage, and average run production per game are too dismal to mention. The only thing they can do tomorrow is try to salvage the series with the Cards to at least feel good about doing something right. It's humiliating when a team like the Brewers(62-66) are only 5.5 games back in the Central and that could've been the Cubs. What a shame!
Saturday, August 26
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