Team spirits need a pick-me-up after loss

The wind was sailing out a ways yet the Cubs didn't quite have the punch last night. The 10-8 loss was a surprise to me because in the latter part of the game things went awry. Ryan Theriot gives a nice spark in the lineup, the gutsy infielder with a passion on the field. He went 3-for-5 with 2 runs scored and a few RBIs. I'm not sure what happened to Mark DeRosa after the season yet I believe the Cubs miss him.

Everyone within the organization may be pushing for a big season with reform yet to come. With ticket prices still high many fans from the nation very well are likely to shy away from the game until the lame management style is changed. Every damn year this great franchise falters here and there which is more than disappointing. Alfonso Soriano is sure to be a smash hit if he learns to have a better eye at the plate. Showing patience will be key and then the faithful in blue (not red) will see. It's all about timing at the plate.

It's one way to discover talent it's another to waste it. As usual deals are in order to scope the alterations in the season for the Cubs. There may be a shock to those who don't fully believe in this franchise or what's right. Nothing will working with the pitching staff last night as I watched occasionally in dismay as the Pirates scored a series of runs. In 4 innings Ryan Dempster didn't have it, but will have those off-games. Whether those in the stands jeer or cheer the GM still has a way to uplift new life in this team. Trades are in order already as it's obvious the lineup needs to be restructured. Until then the Cubs don't need to let the f---king Pirates get the best of them.

Cubs get edged 6-5 at Wrigley

With a chance at a comeback yesterday the Cubs managed to find a lift from Derek Lee. His long ball sent over the left field wall resulted them turning the corner. The first baseman went 4-for-5 with 2 RBIs. It was an all out effort by the team yet the Astros slipped past with a 7th inning surge. Alfonso Soriano is beginning to show form, collecting 2 hits yesterday. Rich Harden couldn't cut the mustard in his 6th start.

Getting knocked about through mid-innings Rich allowed 4 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks. To say it wasn't all gravy and biscuits Sunday would've been a lie. I mean come on the Cubs had it in the 9th with a runner in scoring position. Nevertheless, Geovany Soto lined out to the end the game. Chicago will head to St. Louis for a exciting triple bill. I look for them to make head way.