Yep, mourning period for Joe. But I loved what he said... "but don't always point fingers and don't think that there's something wrong...not necessarily true. It just happens. Five years together. I think the life expectancy in Chicago (for a manager) is less than other cities. And that's cool. Maybe five in Chicago might be 7-10 somewhere else. It's just the way it is." It's funny - once in awhile you'll see an ex Cub on some playoff team and that'll sway you to root for that team. Never has that happened with a manager, at least for me. Anyway, I don't know when it'll happen, but one day he'll give his Hall of Fame speech. That'll be interesting. I did the same thing on Sunday, and that Bears D also was missing huge pieces, and still was SO much fun to watch. But also, the one Cubs part I missed - Zo striking out Yadi... come ON! Theatre!

... and based on Theo's chat yesterday (something like) "real change, real adjustments at various levels", Joe won't be the only change. I assume that means more than players, and more than coaches. Underneath all that stuff, I'd like to know what they're going to do about how they develop pitching. Maybe poach somebody out of the Cardinals system?

Eric! Hey. So bummed. Also, I didn't realize how spoiled I was til I was resentful that there are no Cubs in the playoff commercials. What a freaking run by Joe. I can't speculate yet, I've heard Ross way more than anybody else, tho. If I were Roquan Smith, I'd be worried too. Who was that guy today - he was amazing. I have no idea who to pull for.

Hi Steve - I'm sure you saw Joe's lineup won't include Bryant, Heyward, Rizzo, Professor, and a couple more. And in advance of listening to the Brewer's response said something like "I don't give a shit about what's good for the Brewers". HAHAHA. Oh well, still Cubs baseball!

Rich! “The sum is less than the parts”. Right on the head. Glad you were looking and thanks so much.

I figured you’d still be, Bud.

Hey Bud, Yeah, change is coming. Myself, I put on shoes AND socks today for the first time since early June. Don't like that much either. Actually, the thing I hate, and it happens after failure, is the finger pointing. Whatever, it's human nature I guess. Let's watch these last games and see what happens next.

Hi Mark! Jon Lester. He's got to find the strength and focus to get us late into the game without a giant hole to dig out of. The Cards already beat Scherzer. Tomorrow they'll bring out Flaherty vs the Prof. That ought to be a great matchup. GO CUBS!

I wish the Redlegs were more like the Pirates. Oh well, at least the Cards get the Nats and Strasburg, Corbin and Scherzer!!! I'm kinda wrecked over the ankle. Rumor is a low sprain, which is good, but still I can't imagine Rizzo being back unless the Cubs in the playoffs..

Can you send me your email? Mine's at the top of the blog - CubbyDashBlue(at)gmail(dot)com.

Agreed. Anyone can be any kind of fan they want, period. Remember when the Blackhawks won the Cup and suddenly Old Fans were angry that New Fans were jumping on the bandwagon? Idiotic.