Cubs Need to Save Some Hits for Later

Well as Bob and Len awkwardly realize they've brought into the family conversation the murder of a cougar, the Cubs have been seeing beach balls at the plate all night. Derek Lee looks ready to make a serious run for MVP this year. He already has more home runs this year than he had until June of last year. Zambrano is a much happier man when he can fake-hammer Mike Fontenot into the ground. Oh yeah- and when he leaves the game with a nine run lead. What can't Big Z do? He went 3-3 on the night and even legged out a double while he was up by nine runs. Sure, dumb things like that are what keeps you out for two seasons with a torn achilles tendon, but who cares? It's hilarious, and it's great to see that kind of passion for the game. Somebody make Ted Lilly hang out with Zambrano a little. Maybe Big Z will rub off on Big Monotone.

Felix Pie made another graceful run out it center to field a long fly by Corey Patterson, a.k.a. the guy I really hope he doesn't become. Pie is clearly the best defensive outfielder on the Cubs roster and apparently he's now working with the hitting coach and Lou on "shortening up his swing." He'll be our lead-off hitter in no time. Eric Patterson is even getting in on the action in this one.

These last two games have been quality entertainment. Let's just hope the Cubs aren't setting themselves up for a dry spell. I'd like to see 'em put up a 12-spot on Santana. Then we'll know they're real for sure. Ted Lilly's starting tomorrow in what appears to be a sure recipe for a sweep-destroying outing for the Cubs in the final game of their series with the Reds. Go Cubs!