Chicago Cubs Sweep Pittsburgh Pirates

The Chicago Cubs swept the Pittsburgh Pirates today, taking all three games in their short series.

I have a simple response to the Cubs after their strong offensive showing in the Steel City: Thanks!

Thanks for bringing out the lumber in a series that's now meaningless. It was impressive to see how well the offense turned around over and over with names like Fold, Scales, Blanco and Hoffpauir in the lineup.

In fact, Micah Hoffpauir now has 10 home runs and 28 runs batted in to show for only 191 at bats in Chicago this year. Milton Bradley, who was brought in to hit left handed in the middle of the lineup, has 12 homers and 39 runs batt...

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