Crazy Cubs: Mary Jane and Lost Tempers

I just haven't been able to figure out this year's Cubs team. Up for a few, down for a few. Injuries and a team not built for it. Zambrano's temper. A leaky bullpen. A tea, hitting like it's Mario Mendoza. Lou Pinella's indifference. And sadly, I missed Friday's "carnage" with the crosstown Sox. It must be the "L" series once again.

Let's start with the revelation that Geovanny Soto, last year's NL Rookie of the Year, tested positive for pot during the World Baseball Classic slamboree this past winter. Baseball apparently will not be suspending Soto, but will be banned from internation competition for two years. What if the Cubs and the Blue Jays play in the World Series (insert laugh track here)??

Now, it has been written in this space that I'm starting to wonder about legalizing PED's. But until that happens, why hasn't Soto been disciplined? The whole drug thing and baseball is the keep that just keeps giving. Anyone out there truly pure and clean??

I think the Cubs need to take some anger management classes. Or something. Cubs brass: you knew what you were getting into with signing Milton Bradley. And yet, you sign him anyway. he's been a bust and now's he being a baby. Since I didn't see it, I can't say much. But apparently, Bradley had a little temper tantrum after a plate appearance in the sixth inning (what on earth did the coolers do these players, anyway???). Manager Lou Pinella had had enough and sent Bradley home. Bradley's reward? He'll get to start today. Infreakingcredible. Adam Dunn would sure have looked good at Wrigley. But sadly, we are stuck with Bradley. And I wonder why the Cubs have no world championships since the Dark Ages???

Oh yeah, there was a game yesterday and the Cubs won. Sorry, Mom. Fun series for the family, an item we can discus when we see you tomorrow. Amazingly through this whole clusterfu%k of a season, the Cubs have managed to be only 2 1/2 games out of first place. What can I say???

If you want more baseball hi-jinx, just tune in for tomorrow's episode, as I will do my weekly review. Until then, please be nice to the cooler!!! 50 demerits to those who aren't.

Jp