With the Pittsburgh series over and done with things didn't go to the Cubs' liking this past weekend. They managed to win just 1-of-3 games. With Castro and Barney showing real promise for the first half nothing else looks too good. The franchise has undergone changes with new management, different players while the record began to slide in June. The team leader for homeruns remains to be Carlos Pena with 19. Aramis Ramirez is not far behind him.
At about 36-55 the Cubs find themselves back a ways in the NL Central for 4th place. That wasn't the plan coming into mid-July. Before the trade deadline the Cubs' fans expect management to make a good move. They need to acquire more veteran talent to hit in the lineup. They're okay with the bullpen. They need to beef it up with the power selection. With Starlin Castro headed to his first All-Star game the young blood aims to keep up the banter and energy flow. It's up to the big guys on the other hand to carry the load after the break.
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