September 23, 2005
Games of the Day
The Cubs are not officially eliminated from the wild card race. If they win all their games, and Houston loses all their games, and the Phillies and Marlins lose most of their games, and ...
THE CUBS CAN STILL TIE FOR THE WILD CARD!
Actually, as far as Houston is concerned, the Cubs so have a great deal of control over their destiny. Starting today, the teams meet seven times over the last nine games. It's fifth starter day this afternoon as Glendon Rusch hosts Wandy Rodriguez. Could you imagine what Chicago would be like if the Cubs staged a comeback while the White Sox were falling out of the race?
Another must sweep series starting today pits the Marlins against the Braves in Atlanta. Florida's playoff hopes are almost gone, four games back in the Wild Card and six back in the division. But they get to play six games vs. the Braves, giving themselves some control over that race. Josh Beckett takes the hill for the Marlins. Beckett is pitching well in September. He's not going deep in games, but he's 3-0 with a 2.88 ERA. He's striking batters out with 27 in 25 innings. He'll face John Smoltz. Smoltz is pitching on two extra days rest due to a bad shoulder. Smoltz's return to the rotation has been a rousing success. His numbers and durability are great this season. He's 9th in the league in ERA and fifth in inning pitched.
Enjoy!
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It's hard to feel too bad for the Cubs considering that for many years, the ownership didn't give a darn whether the team won or lost.
That said, it's amazing that a team with Wood, Prior, Zambrano, and Maddux, not to mention Derrek Lee, fell so short.
That said, it's amazing that a team with Wood, Prior, Zambrano, and Maddux, not to mention Derrek Lee, fell so short.
Its not that amazing when you consider that Wood missed most of the season, and only had three wins. Prior missed significant time, and never got his ace stuff back. While I love and appreciate Greg Madduz - he is not what he used to be.
So that basically leaves Lee and Zambrano and Aramis Ramirez. The outfield was terrible, the bullpen was bad, and the starting pitching was mediocre.
So yea...not that amazing at all.
Hey, with Neifi Perez playing every day, the Cubs have no excuse. I mean, the manager trots a guy, you know, a veteran like that, out every day...and the team still loses? It must just be bad luck. Baaaaad Luck.
