The Chicago Tribune reports that "Matt Murton will get his chance to become the regular left fielder, but if he doesn't produce in the next two weeks, the Cubs may look elsewhere for the stretch run." Also, "Murton will play against left-handers, with Todd Hollandsworth starting against right-handers."

Combined, these two statements don't make sense. How does one get a chance to be the everyday leftfielder by playing once or twice a week against lefthanded pitching, and that for only two weeks?

Moreover, the Trib further reports that "[Dusty] Baker said he wouldn't rush unproven players into a regular's role for fear he may shake their confidence if they don't have immediate success." Murton may get a chance, but it won't be until 2007.

Has anyone figured out why the Cubs called up Ronny Cedeno yet?