Cubs Masochist

Before we get to where we’re at, a word or two on broadcasting since the Cubs made the national broadcasts on both Saturday and Sunday:

• It only took Joe Buck two outs to annoy me on Saturday, which he accomplished by saying that all the ills with Soriano in the leadoff spot could be solved if only Lou took a page from Tony LaRussa’s playbook and batted the pitcher eighth.
• It only took Joe Morgan one out to annoy me on Sunday with his Pujols love fest, insightful reporting when he asked Lou if he’s thought about moving Soriano down in the order (do you think he’ stupid, Joe) and assertion that as good as Japanese baseball might be, the best of the best play here because he played here.
• Back to the Len and Bob Show tonight.  Thank God.

Todd Wellemeyer, folks.  The Cubs lost to Todd Freaking Wellemeyer.  That’s three series losses in a row, which goes back to before Soriano came back from the DL.  Soriano isn’t walking guys.  There are problems deeper than Soriano.

If you want to know how weak the Cardinals are, and how good the Cubs offense can be, think about this: if the Cubs had faced starting pitching as bad Hill and Marquis pitched, they would have put up 10 runs each game.  The division is winnable but not if they don’t start pitching better.