To my surprise the Cubs and Rockies game has gone into extras (now in the 14th inning). Colorado has jumped on top 11-9 as they've bashed Cubs pitching for 4 homeruns. With all the heat on Dusty Baker it doesn't appear that he's offered his team any final words of inspiration. Being on the hot seat, anticipating word from the front office has got to bothering him. I understand Baker has to show up for the final 2 games, but really what is the point?
Today's game went into the 10th inning with a 9-9 tie. Juan Mateo got touched up big time as he didn't escape the 2nd, giving up 7 earned runs on 4 hits and 4 walks. The young guys will have to learn not to walk batters. It kills a pitcher in the long run. Jacque Jones, Juan Pierre, and Ryan Theriot made a nice contribution, but to no avail. The Cubs nearly emptied their bullpen of the young prospects. Walrond and Guzman came on to pitch in early innings, but couldn't shut down Colorado's offense.
Nothing in the whole season has gone the Cubs' way. Yeah my gut feeling was right...the Cubs lost 11-9 in 14 innings. The only good news for the day is Juan Pierre reached 200 hits for the fourth time in his career. Dusty must have caught wind of what I was discussing last week because he used Zambrano as a pinch hitter. He's finally come to the realization that Carlos does actually have a better average and on-base percentage than most of his bench players. The other day Carlos got screwed over in his last start. He pitched well enough to capture his 17th win, but it was those damn errors from his backup crew that sealed his fate.
I don't care what happens tomorrow in the final game because it's not like the Cubs have anything to prove. The screams and criticism from the fans should be alarming enough to send the message loud and clear to management. If these bozos in the front office can't see the big picture for next season then they need to start packing and get the hell out of Chicago!
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