DeMarco: Don’t be fooled by how close they appear to be in the NL Central and wild-card races. In mid-August, the Chicago Cubs don’t look anything like a playoff team.
Tired of watching his team flail away at the plate, manager Lou Piniella is ready to “make some tough decisions” after a 4-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on Wednesday. That means a makeover is in order for his lineup. Or least a tweak or two.
