The Cubs resume their winning ways with 4 consecutive wins after last night's close contest at Wrigley Field. Barry Bonds didn't play Monday night as he took his recovery day. Rich Hill played a good game, collecting his 6th win behind 8 innings of 4-hit 2-run pitching. He allowed a homer to Pedro Feliz early and not much afterwards. Aramis Ramirez was the hero with the huge 2-run double in the 8th to pull them ahead.
I don't know how long the Cubs can keep this stellar play up, although they're clearly making strides towards the postseason. Management took a big step yesterday by acquiring Jason Kendall from the Oakland Athletics. They traded catcher Rob Bowen and minor league lefty Jerry Blevins to get the veteran All-Star catcher. This was a smart move and good deal for the Cubs. They didn't have a permanent catcher after Barrett left. Now they have another solid arm on defense and hitter.
For a while the franchise seemed dead set on dealing away Jacque Jones. He's struggled for a while at the plate and is desperately trying to snap out of his drought. If the Cubs had to they could trade him, but who could they get in exchange? Why Griffey's name was ever mentioned in trade talks is beyond me. That was just completely unrealistic. The main goals at present are jumping ahead of the Brewers and reaching .600. These are very attainable and I know the Cubs can do it.
P.S. Cub fans if you missed it be sure to check out the special broadcast on HBO: Wait 'Til Next Year.
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