I looked forward to watching the Saturday night game in Arizona on WGN as I rarely catch the games during the week anymore because I don't have cable. The back-to-back losses, though tough to watch didn't hurt the Cubs much. They are deadlocked for first place with the Brewers. This team has to generate sufficient runs every game in order to win. So far they've done a good job up until this past weekend. The 5-4 loss Sunday was a sham. The game should have went the Cubs way.
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Derek Lee (15) and Cliff Floyd (5) launched homers to give the Cubs a lead. Jason Marquis faired okay, but again caught a bad break and dropped to 10-8. His 5 runs allowed just couldn't quite keep his team in the game. I'm glad Floyd is playing (after coping with his father's death). He's a good veteran to have on the field, getting more at-bats to drive in runs. Other than the homeruns the lineup didn't manufacture much.
Jim Hendry made a pretty good deal in trading for outfielder Craig Monroe. The former Detroit Tiger has dealt with injuries this year and I know the Cubs are trying to be careful to not overextend his abilities and time in the outfield. Another bat like his is always needed. If the Cubs can get Soriano back from DL within the next week that would be great. I'm not sure how far he's coming along, but he's stayed in the dugout providing moral support.
After watching Kerry Wood pitch this weekend I think it's best for Lou not to put him in games when the Cubs are tied or have a small lead. You just never know what to expect from him on the mound. I do like the positioning in the batting order. Now the Cubs have to really buckle down and jump ahead of the Brewers and Cardinals somehow. They face Milwaukee starting today for a 3-game set at Wrigley. Time to get those bats a cranking! Go Cubs!
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