I've been gone too long

The landscape has changed over Major League baseball over the past few weeks since I last wrote something.

Well, that's a lie. Nothing has really changed.

But, being a life long Cubs fan, their play of late has me a bit flustered. When given the opportunity to put some distance between them and the Brewers, they failed to do so. Add the Cardinals in the mix there, with their experience and leadership, I have to admit I was worried.

The Cards have faded a bit since, but are by no means out of the race.

Why am I flustered then, you ask?

I'm beginning to wonder which of these teams wants to win the division more. I've always said that good teams find a way to win, especially in September. Quite frankly, neither team (Brewers, Cubs and Cardinals) is finding a way to win. Against inferior opponents, no less. Each team lost two of three to the Pirates? The Astros? At this rate, I would say I might be pulling for the Reds to go on a tear and make it a flat out four team race, much like the sausage races in Milwaukee.

So, I'll be back for good now. The other items I was screwing around with no longer warrant my attention. The race is on over the next two weeks. I can only hope the Cubs decide to answer the bell.

If not, I'll take Brett Wurst the bratwurst to win a close one over Cinco the chorizo and Stosh the polish sausage.

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