The Cubs have just over two weeks left in there season and while a two game lead is hardly comfortable, it’s about as good as they’ve had all season. They’ve done it with four straight wins and they can make it five straight with a win against the Cardinals tonight. As it stands, their magic number is now 14 and all they have to do is keep winning. It’s hard to believe, after the horrible start this team had, that they’re in the drivers seat in the Central this late in the year.
What can you say about Aramis Ramirez. He had the injury like he usually does yet he’s still the team leader in just about everything. Alfonso Soriano has been solid but not yet worth the money we’re paying him. He can make up for that with an MVP performance in the postseason. Probably the biggest question mark has been Derek Lee. His 2005 “breakout” season is looking more and more like fluke. And while he hasn’t been horrible, it’s nowhere close to that magical 2005 campaign.
I really like the rotation heading into the final two weeks too. While even Carlos Zambrano isn’t quite elite yet, the Cubs have four starters who all have a solid chance of throwing a win which is better the most teams. The depth won’t help them as much in the playoffs but it could definitely help them get in there.
So Cubs fan have something to enjoy in September. Let’s just hope they have something to enjoy in October as well. I mean it’s only been 99 years.
