In light of a recent Tribune article on the bullpen, along with how Lou has been handling the outfield situation, I'm beginning to wonder if Pinella really is the hard ass that we all expected him to be.
"I've been going basically with the people that have done it here in the past." -Lou
Now this is all fine with me, as long as the guys that have been getting it done in the past are getting it done in the present. The problem is, they're not.
Mike Wuertz has stranded ALL of the 22 runners he's inherited so far this season. Rocky Cherry has limited the 32 hitters he's seen to 6 hits. But theses guys are not getting the ball because of Lou's current favoritism towards the "veterans".
I am all about giving these guys the chance to get back on track, but Cubs Nation shouldn't have to watch Howry and Co. (Eyre and "Oh man") give up 6 runs in an inning after the offense managed to take the lead with 6 just a half inning before.
And the same goes for the outfield. Jones and Floyd have had plenty of chances to prove that they are established vets, but they have yet to be the impact players that we need. We need Pie's defense in center.
Don't get me wrong, I effing love all these guys, but it's been a month Lou, quit playing the veterans just because they're older and play the guys that are showing results. Please.
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