It seems like 20 years since the last time I posted. I’ve been very busy lately trying to sort out my move and as well as a get a job. I recently have had a death in the family which has reduced my desire to write recently. But Good news, I’m back writing today. Unfortunately, I’m time limited so It won’t be a long post. Here is a few quick notes…
- Despite losing two of three from the Diamondbacks the Cubs are still in really good shape. They are sitting only 3 games out of the NL central and only 1.5 games off the wild card.
- Derrek Lee’s suspension is over and the lineup should be back to normal. We saw last year how much this team needs Lee’s bat in the lineup, not to mention his defense.
- Carlos Zambrano is going for his league leading 13th win of the year. This is fantastic.. After really struggling early, Zambrano turned his year around and is once again one of the best in the business. The Cubs need a big day from him today to get back on track. We are so close to first place we can almost smell it.
- The Cubs recalled Ronny Cedeno from AAA Iowa today. As most of you know Ronny has been destroying the ball all year in AAA since he was sent down (.360/424/.553). You may remember Cedeno had made the team out of spring training on the bench. He was later sent down because he wasn’t being used essentially. I’m sure Ronny will be given a lot of playing time initially. If he plays well there is a good chance he could take over the short stop position for the stretch. On that note, I wouldn’t be surprised if this is a showcase move to shop Cedeno around. Scott Moore, was sent down to Iowa to make room on the roster. Moore had one start in place of the suspended Derrek Lee.
- Kerry Wood appeared in his 3rd game and reported was throwing 95. It is Kerry Wood so I’m not getting too excited..BUT… Kerry Wood has not talked about feeling good in a long time. He seems to really believe he’s better. With all of his injuries to his shoulder and all the rehab he has done over the last few years, no one knows his shoulder better than Wood. The fact that he is throwing 95 again tells me a lot. He’s not afraid to let loose out there, and that is a great sign for the Cubs. See you in August Wood!
