It was nice of Roger to leave early enough so the Cubs could still win.

Dusty knows there are going to be lots of trade rumors. He just wonders why anybody would want any of these Cubs?

Carlos says that typing didn’t cause him to hurt his elbow, taking too much batting practice did. Then he says he’s cut down on his computer time, but not on his BP. Huh?

Michael Barrett wants a cookie for playing such a demanding position. Whatever.

I can’t believe people listen to this crap on purpose.

Phil Rogers thinks he’s still working in Texas. And does he really think these “columns” in which he writes them as a glorified game story are entertaining? It’s impossible to quantify how much he sucks at his job.

The Bulls know just as much today as they ever have about Eddy Curry’s heart. Nothing.

Mr. Ed is going to go kick for the Vikes. He’ll probably do great. He was about as good a kicker as there was in the league until last year.

Mariotti puts down the doughnut to write about Ozzie Guillen’s incessant whining. If anybody knows incessant whining it’s Jay.

Even if the Mets wanted him, LaTroy wouldn’t go.

Ryan Dempster wants the Cubs to sign his old buddy, Danny Graves. But Jim Bowden, and others, think Graves is injured and will need to be handled like the Cubs did with the rehabs of Dempster and Scott Williamson.

Roger Clettitte says his groin feels numb. Andy Clettitte must be around then.

The Wizard of Roz says Greggie hasn’t even given any thought to being traded if the Cubs fall out of the pennant race. With the current state of the NL, the race is likely to fall into the Cubs.

The Cincinnati Post says the Cubs and Marlins are interested in Graves. Loser wins the wild card.

The Padres need a second baseman. Anybody know a team with a crapload of them?

The world’s greatest newspaper says that most guys go to church to pray for sex. Most of the altar boys are praying to avoid it.