Look, when you lose to the Cubs you have to try to look on the bright side. Either that or you drink… a lot. If you focus on the fact that the Cards left a flock on base you’ll be instinctively led to a bar. If you think about how the Cards have committed more errors lately than Herold Reynolds with ESPN interns, you’re bound to end up staring at the bottom of a shot glass. Since tomorrow still involves going to work, I’m going to try and look on the bright side.

First of all, we got to a pitcher who really should probably be in AA ball… Hill had a 9 something ERA coming into the game tonight so had we turned him into a 2 hit ace like we did for Francis the other night I think I’d have lost it.

Second of all, Eckstein and Encarnacion had good nights. Eck had been struggling as of late but went 2 for 4 tonight. Encarnacion went 3 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBIs. Chris Duncan also racked up another couple of hits which was good to see. As long as Encarnacion and the young Duncan continue to produce, they make Walt Jockety’s job that much easier.

While it would still be nice to add an impact bat to the lineup, its no longer the pressing need it was before Duncan’s emergence in left. That leaves Walt free to seek out pitching help to either bolster the bullpen or perhaps land a top shelf starter. I could go on and on about the trade rumors floating around but when have we ever been able to guess what Walt the Wizard was up to? Never… exactly.

So, the only bright point left to mention is that we still get to play the next three games against the Cubs, a team with one of the worst records in the league. Let’s hope this phenomenon of Cub wins gets brought back to reality and we take the final three games of the series.

In other news: Look for that interview I mentioned yesterday tomorrow on CubsCast.com. It was a lot of fun to record and I’m sure you all will enjoy it as well… even if they are Cubs fans.

Alright Cubs fans, I’m giving a few of your ranks the opportunity to talk with me about FanForHire.com. The guys from CubsCast.com will be interviewing me for their podcast. Click on over to their site in the next few days to check it out.

Also, be sure to read the update on the home page. All you angry fans can now donate to a good cause and still make me root for the Cubs. I’ve switched the donate buttons over to donate to the Pujols Family Foundation with FanForHire.com in the memo field. This was never about the money it was the principle of the matter (I’ll write more about this soon) and now the money will go to a great cause. Go ahead, DONATE!

Breaking News: Reports coming out now say that Barry Bonds will NOT be indicted on charges today but that the grand jury will continue to investigate the perjury and tax evasion charges.

Let’s hope they get it right eventually. If Bonds escapes from this situation unscathed, this will go down along side OJ’s acquittal as obviously guilty athletes getting away with their crimes.

Well the Grand Jury is entering its final day of hearings on Barry Bonds. Many people expect, and even more hope, that Bonds will be indicted today on charges of perjury, and possibly tax evasion. In honor of this possibly sacred day, here is the top ten list of thoughts running through Bonds’ head today.

5. I wonder if its too late to say “I’m not here to talk about the past”…

4. Did I take my flaxseed oil today?

3. If I demand a trade to the Brewers, I bet Selig would let me off the hook.

2. I wonder if OJ’s lawyers are still available..
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1. When I get asked to play for the California Penal League their talking about baseball right?

I can’t take this anymore. I’ll blog during a different game. This children’s programming is killin me. I guess we’ve got a lot of 4 year old fans… Alright Cardinal fans until next time Go Cards!

Oh great… we’re being treated to the cap dance. Isnt there paint drying somewhere? I think its time for an adult beverage. If you don’t drink, Shannon will have one for you.

Which reminds me… has any sober person lost the cap dance? Honestly? I didn’t think so.

still delayed… apparently the tarp just ripped… exciting stuff… well, if they don’t get the game in tonight at least it will give the bleachers a break. They’ve been shelled more than a Beruit airport the past couple of nights.

I’m planning on posting throughout the game tonight. I’m not sure whether I should take the thunderstorm and subsequent rain delay as sign or not….

Still in the rain delay… lets keep our players away from the tarp and Mike Shannon away from the alcohol. These rain delays tend to be a bit rough on ole Mike.

Well depending on which reports you read, Barry Bonds could be indicted this week on federal charges this week. So, in the spirit of great sports heckling Jim Cook of ToonRefugee.com shared with us his prediction on the controversial slugger’s future, in cartoon form of course.

Used by permission from ToonRefugee.com

Does anyone have any doubts left as to whether the Cardinals have set up residence in Brad Lidge’s head? I don’t. We own him. At the very least he’ll never be effective against us again, at the worst he will never be the same again. Either way, I told you the Cardinals were back on track.