Well, the win streak was flattened with the Cardinals came into town. Winning 1-out-3 in the series at Wrigley didn't cut it. The malfunctions and lack of execution on offense remain visible as they have been all season. I'm surprised they're just 13.5 games back in the Central. The only thing I feel compelled to do now is root on the Reds. Since the Cubs can't make the postseason they're my second favorite pick in the NL. Hopefully Griffey will stay healthy and finish the season, leading the charge in the division race.
You can't fault Rich Hill for the loss yesterday against the Phillies. The bullpen couldn't hold up any type of lead. This team is suspectible and accustomed to lousy relief pitching. This year they've done a better job than in the past. As a team you're just going to have bad days with the bullpen, unfortunately it's a vicious cycle for the Cubs. If the pitching plummets then the offense delivers and vice versa.
I hear the Red Sox put David Wells on waivers. The Cubs need another veteran pitcher so they should try to pick him up, after all he's a dependable lefty with playoff experience (Even though this won't help them this year). The organization needs to relieve some of the burden from the young prospects like Marmol, Hill, and Mateo. Monday night no one hit well besides Aramis Ramirez and Jacque Jones, who both collected 4 hits a piece. Ryan O'Malley will get his second start of the season today against the Phil's new acquistion Jamie Moyer (6-12). O'Malley shoots for first win.
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