Cubs cannot buy a win

By Justin Albers
basketballss132002@yahoo.com
INDIANAPOLIS- So much for the hottest team in baseball. In the matter of a couple of weeks the Cubs have gone back to their former ways, leaving fans wondering what to expect next.
Following the All-Star break the Cubs quickly closed the gap on division leading Milwaukee. They even overtook the Brewers for about 24 hours, but got scared and gave the lead right back. Since that point, the Cubs have gone 3-10 and still trail Milwaukee by 1.5 games.
Who wants to win this division? Both the Brewers and Cubs are playing like they are new to the top (which they are), and the Cardinals are once again getting hot. I think it's time for another Piniella outburst, and I wouldn't be at all surprised if we see one here in the next couple of days. It has to be very frustrating- one day they can't get a hit but do get great pitching. Outcome: Opponent 2 Cubs 0. Then they get a game like last night where they are getting five doubles in an inning and Jason Kendall is hitting home runs, but the pitching is awful. Outcome: Opponent 11 Cubs 9. Something has to happen to spark a run and motivate this team. Maybe that will happen when Alfonso Soriano comes back from his injury, but what are they to do in the meantime? The Cubs have finally reached an easy part of their schedule and they start losing? I guess they don't want to win the pennant- or maybe they just don't know