The Alex Gonzalez Mentality

Its always nice to see a young pitcher taking notes from Alex Gonzalez.

Hangover: Young left-hander Andy Pratt was able to sleep Saturday night after taking the loss in the Cubs' 5-2 decision to Atlanta. Pratt walked both batters he faced, throwing one strike in his nine total pitches.

"It's a new day, it's a long season," Pratt said. "You put it behind you."

If he needs counseling, he's got Remlinger to call on. Even though he's on the disabled list, the veteran pitcher has been sitting in the bullpen with the other relievers during games.

No big deal, nothing is wrong, It's not my fault, I dont need any changes, leave me alone.

There are things you can put behind you and there are things you need to remember vividly so you dont repeat them. If you cant hit the strike zone that should keep you up worrying at night and wondering what the hell is going on.

If you can sleep at night and not worry about it, it means 1) You don't give a damn 2) Your ego is so huge you assume your job is safe no matter what.

And by his comment, "It's a long season" assumes he will be around all year and no one will dare send him to the minors.

This kid needs a reality check. Sending him to single A ball might get his attention and start making him care.