So the more I thought about last night the more I question Lou’s decision to yank Carlos Zambrano after 85 pitches through 6 innings.  Zambrano was DEALING!  He was pitching a great game and putting the Cubs in a great spot to win Game 1.  Some Cub fans think it was the right move but most Cub fans  about this.  Lou’s explanation was,

“I’ve got a good bullpen here and I trust my bullpen,” Piniella said. “I’m bringing back a pitcher on three days’ rest on Sunday, and I took a shot with my bullpen. It didn’t work today. They’ve done it all year, and I’ve got confidence in them, period, end of story.”

That’s bull.  I don’t care how good your bullpen is.  Let your ace go 100+ pitches in the freakin playoffs.  Hilarious that he is still trying to defend his move.  Admit it Sweet Lou - you made a mistake and it cost you the game.  Period.  Marmol has been good but he’s not experienced at all.  Big Z is a big game pitcher that was pitching as good as possible - inexcusable to yank him.  Don’t get me wrong, i’m not complaining, just think it’s a boneheaded move.

With their backs against the wall, the Cubs are in a must win situation tonight will Lilly on the bump.  Doubt that’s gonna happen but who knows.  We’ll be live blogging again tonight starting around 8:30 - 9:00 PM so come join.  If we can get 10+ people commenting and interacting we will give away some cool Cubs Suck stuff.  We’ll see how the night goes.  Look for the thread later this afternoon!

Remember, just 2 more games til the Cubs season is over.