This lineup being an extreme example. There aren't a lot of options here. Folks get all worked up over a hot stretch by this marginal player or that marginal player but this lineup really is the epitome of duct tape and bailing wire. They just cannot string enough quality at bats together ("good" players included) to really worry about the lineup construction.
What has changed with Jackson form the first half to the second half that cannot be explained by decreased level of competition or different baseballs? Serious question. Has there been a mechanical adjustment or something like that?
Kind of a make or break stretch for me. Obviously a lot of that has to do with what the Cubs and Reds do but if they can't go on a run here my expectations will take a further hit.
My eldest is driving up to Chicago from Florida to go to Lollapalooza for four days. They are catching one of the games (Tuesday or Wednesday) while up there. I think its root, root, root for the Cubbies for them.