It's pretty astonishing to see all these kids running around, either just out of Triple A or semi-close to it, when my overall impression of the team is pretty much veteran.
David Patton, Randy Wells, Kevin Hart, Jeff Samardzija, Andres Blanco, Jake Fox, Micah Hoffpauir, Sam Fuld...and Soto's just a soph.
Alot of these guys are making the most of their cup-o-joe.
In fact, some are making a strong case for staying around.
Jake Fox, that guy is coming off as this year's ringer.
A hundred years ago when I played on the agency softball team (remind me to tell you the Jim McMahon story some time), there were ringers on every team.
Guys who got temporary jobs in the mailroom just so they could hit homers for Leo Burnett or BBDO.
(Of course, DDB Needham never did anything of the sort.)
Today, Milwaukee pitcher Seth McClung is gonna take a look at Fox and think damn, they brought in a ringer.
Sure there's all kindsa scouting reports, but still...
And yesterday Sam Fuld went all pro on us, with a double, a single, a walk and a run scored - and amazing fielding.
Randy Wells wins again - I don't want to jinx him by saying aloud what award he might be up for come the end of the year.
Hell, even Lou had a youthful moment, getting booted for the first time in forever.
Anyway, Cubs 4 Pirates uno.
And today begins a GIANT homestand with the Brewers, Braves, and Cards.
Awesome.
Now get some wins and make a move, Cubs.
