A Little Anger Couldn't Hurt
I watched the game Tuesday night (6/27) versus the Brewers. The Cubs came back and might have won it, but then booted it yet again. It was nice to see some real run production. Ramirez started to hit (and that is essential). But I kept looking for someone, anyone, on the team or coaching staff to express emotion and anger (yes, anger) when they went down. The dugout is basically quiet unless someone gets a hit. Maybe they express anger in the clubhouse? But on the field they look like guys who have been sentenced to the penitentiary: kind of staring, rather than really "in the moment". That leads to frightened reactions on the playing field, like a wild throw to third or a ball between the shortstop's legs. Jaques Jones made a simply miserable throw from the outfield that missed the home plate area by what looked like twenty feet. Matt Murton's throw was almost a roll by the time it reached home. None of this is acceptable on a major league team. Only something drastic can get this team to do anything at all this year.
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What a difference one day can make.
Well, let me comment on my own blog. Last night's eighth inning was wonderful to see. Derek Lee coming through with a home run sparked a huge rally. They even got a lucky bounce or two. It was nice to see some serious game faces before the break-out, too. (Of course, since this is Chicago, the fact is the Cubs could be breaking out of a slump at exactly the wrong time: when they play the White Sox.)
Respectfully,
FEARLESS BEAR
Home-run sparked rallies
Derek Lee coming through with a home run sparked a huge rally.
Power has been a big missing component this year. The Cubs continue to rank last in the league in Slg.%.