Morrissey on a roll

I tell you this man is hitting on all cylinders.

Whatever happens to this club from here on out will depend on all sorts of things that have nothing to do with luck or magic. The fact that Cubs relievers gave up just one hit in eight innings in the first game did seem to border on the miraculous, but it will take that sort of effort for the Cubs to win the National League Central.

It will take toughness, better defense and at least a halfway decent imitation of good baserunning. Oh, and more offense too.

And if magic wants to get involved, wants to help the Cubs in some tangible way, that would be a bonus. But there is not a whole lot magical about a team that is four games above .500. September is going to be hard work.

While it may be great to be in a pennant race, being .500 is a joke for a team that is supposed to be taking it to the next level with all of its veteran talent they have imported over the last few months. Is the best the Baker vets can do, 4 games over .500? Give me the rookies and younger players anyday. They can do just as well at booting grounders, striking out in key situations, and not driving in any runs as the old, washed up, never will be's we got running around now. Read the whole thing.