Thank goodness for postseason baseball! After one half, I’ve already conceded and will continue to focus on baseball. Even if I stay local and true to my core beliefs, I can enjoy if not fully understand the Cubs run for the top seed of wild card teams in the NL.

The Cubs are currently doing battle with the Washington Nationals and are far more entertaining than the other Washington team and my QB1. In a break from the ordinary broadcast, the Cubs (sorta) welcomed Chicago comedian, and diehard Cubs fan, Jeff Garlin(corrected) yesterday. During his radio “interview”, he correctly bad-mouthed newcomer, Willi Castro, after he meekly grounded out into a double play. The crew wouldn’t concur, nor would they answer in the affirmative to his, Can you ever be critical-implied honest?

For the uninitiated, Castro was acquired to provide depth at multiple positions and spell some starters who desperately need a break. The local media has likened him to a Swiss army knife; I liken him to a Cesar Tovar wanna be. Garland further questioned getting a guy from the abysmal Twins. In 23 games with the Cubs, he’s 11-69 with one homer and 6 RBI and .159 batting average. I don’t know how WAR figures into his tenure in Chicago, but he’s far worse than the guys he’s subbing for.

The Cubs are currently trying to navigate the difficulties of resting key players while still trying to win individual games without placing Kyle Tucker on the IL. Not that anyone in Iowa would provide a much-needed boost in power, but the excuse that fewer home runs have been hit at Wrigley this season is a pathetic excuse. Even after the Cubs slugged four homers Friday afternoon, they have hit 3 fewer (83) homers at Wrigley than the visitors (86) heading into this afternoon’s game.

Due to work schedule conflicts, I don’t think I’m going to get to any MWL postseason without a little creativity this Autumn, however I’m going to do my best to get to Wrigley for some Cubs-NL West action.

While my fantasy football season is likely in the trash, I still have baseball to rely on.