Northside Lounge has his take on todays return of Mark Prior and the game.

No more excuses. If Joe Borowski pitches in one more key situation where Remlinger, Farnsworth, or Hawkins are options, Dusty is to blame. Not Joe. Not fate. Dusty. Borowski is getting hammered every time out.

I have to agree. Make Francisco Beltran the closer!!

Update: Big Red C isnt too happy unless your name is Prior or Alou.

A spider monkey with one arm and a bamboo bat gets a runner in from third with less than two outs 80% of the time. Seriously. I've seen the research.

That must be one hell of a monkey. Slap a Cubs uniform on him!

Update: Still another disgruntled Cubs fan. This time Cubs Now!

The Cubs in the ninth lead off with the unlikely heroics of Jose Macias's double, decide "hey, let's not let Walker try to drive the ball to right" but make him bunt. Dusty leaves the game in the hands of Lee and Patterson. Think about that for a second. The two most disappointing players in the lineup. Two pop ups later and I'm sick of watching this team.

Finally, some blame gets laid down upon Derek Lee's shoulders!! Cheer up man, the season isnt even half over with yet.

Update: Keeping with the running theme of Borowski's blown save End the Drought has some stats that compare him to the other closers in baseball. None of it is very surprising, but puts some perspective on the situation. A must read.