Chicagoist: Cubs Gaining on Brewers, Padres

Chuck Sudo

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 14:25:38 -0600

Well, Dye put on a clinic last night at the plate for interested parties. His home run in the first inning was a classic at-bat where he waited for his pitch and just put it into play. He seems to be rounding into shape after his early season struggles. I wish the same could be said for Iguchi and Uribe, the double play combo with no range. The Tigers feasted on the hole between Gooch and Konerko last night.

guest

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:25:37 -0600

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GagIe5W_nI

guest

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 13:22:54 -0600

I too remain cautiously optimistic. I'm not entirely sure I want Jermaine Dye either and not because he's a White Sock. He's a great player but I think we'd have to give up way too much to get him and I'm not willing to do that. At some point, you have to deal with what you have. If someone was injured, I'd say go after him but even with Fragile Floyd, we still have a glut of guys who can play both CF and RF both on the roster and in the minors.

guest

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:10:52 -0600

Don't worry eric, i see it, and so do most cubs fans.

ericfp1076

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:04:10 -0600

The only reason the Cubs are successful is because Hendry is no longer making on-field decisions. The fact is, since the end of May, Lou has figured out who can play and who can't (Barrett, Murton, Izturis). If the radio people would stop patting Hendry on the back for being Kenny Williams circa 2005, they would see this.

guest

Thu, 26 Jul 2007 10:58:42 -0600

There is no curse. the only curse was the one cubs players put on themselves when they thought of themselves as "cubbies" and "lovable losers." those days are gone...Lou Piniella was what this team needed to get back on track. I'm cautiously optimistic, but GO CUBS. and adding DYE to this team would PHENOMENAL. Even though i really do like what Floyd brings.