Early and Familiar

Thanks for nothing. Six games out. So much for a sense of urgency. Another series loss at home.

The Cubs can even ruin nice spring weather (not tonight obviously) for people.

"The Cubs now are 0–8 in games decided by one or two runs, and in last place in the National League Central."

It's starting to look like I won't be going to many games this year either. It's hard to be out of the race in April, but when you keep losing at home to division opponents, you're well on your way.

Lou's quickly learning what we've known for years.

His hands jammed into his back pockets, his blue cap pulled tightly over graying hair, Lou Piniella prowls and paces the dugout daily, intently studying the game in front of him. So far, he's been watching a rerun.

Yes, it's early. And it's also so familiar.

The Chicago Cubs are in last place.

The swagger Piniella envisioned with a team that was overhauled in the offseason -- with $300 million committed to contracts present and future -- has yet to surface.

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But there have been baserunning mistakes, letdowns from the bullpen, an ace with just one win, a star outfielder with no homers and one RBI, an offense that has been erratic, some bizarre plays and several devastating losses.

Hoping to get off to a quick start, especially with a favorable home schedule in April, the Cubs dropped to 3-9 at Wrigley Field after a 4-1 loss to Milwaukee on Tuesday night. They are 7-13, last in the NL Central.

No more reruns, Lou. Please make it stop. I can't watch much longer.

Early and Familiar