A shallacking in Jackson, Tennessee. Ricky Nolasco gave up 4 runs in 7 innings and reliever Randy Wells gave up 4 more in 0.2 innings. Jacksonville now leads the series 2-1. The Diamond Jaxx had 8 hits, but only one extra-base hit (a double by Brandon Sing) and one walk (by Dwaine Bacon). West Tenn will fight to avoid the end of their season tomorrow at 2pm.

Jose Cardenal was my first favorite Cub player. Here is a bit of news about Jose, who wore jersey number 1 back in the 70's for the Cubs.

Jose Cardenal, the senior advisor to the general manager, wants to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, and is looking to auction his 1998 World Series ring. Cardenal was the Yankees' first-base coach, when the Bronx Bombers won the 1998 World Series over the Padres.

Source: MLB.com

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Quote from the LA Times...

Former Dodger Eric Karros, now a television analyst, took issue with a note in Wednesday's Times that pointed out he did not beat out Hee-Seop Choi for the everyday first baseman position while both were with the Chicago Cubs in 2003.