Actually, I can't really say that Doggie was alone in having trouble... Jason Marquis was struggling as well in the first few innings. The good thing is that, as of the time that I'm writing this, no water coolers were reported as having received a beat down. ;-) I had a feeling that the Cubs would have a hard time getting all three games from the Cardinals, even with Pujols out. I thought that Doggie did decently enough... it was the relief crew that really fell apart.

I have to ask, though, is there any benefit to having Kerry Wood in the lineup if we have to juggle the start dates for the rest of our pitchers? How long can we do that and have our staff fit to go? It's asking for trouble, in my opinion.

And while I'm posting, let me say something...

I know that what I write here may not be for everyone. At times I can be crude/crass, and I can make sexual comments... but that's just how I express myself. I make no apologies for who I am or what I say. If what I say on my blog is distressing to anyone, there's a simple solution: don't read my posts. Constructive criticism is always welcome, as long as it is delivered in a courteous manner. My family has a long history of fighting for the rights guaranteed in our Constitution, including freedom of speech. My ancestors died to insure that everyone could say what they wish, and to insure the right for all of us to choose whichever religion we wish to follow (or to follow no religion at all).

The Man in Black, Johnny Cash, used to tout a principle which I live by, "This above all else, to thine own self be true". I can only be true to myself and those who came before me. Not everyone will like my language or my comments... but we live somewhere where I can freely say them, and I will.