Cubs Need Revamp Before Game 2 Of World Series

Dear Lit Loves,

Hi.  Well, I don't normally blog about sports or baseball, but I am telling you the Chicago Cubs have got to revamp before game two of the World Series.  First, in my opinion it was a mistake to leave Jason Heyward out of the roster and place Chris Coghlan on the roster to take his place.  Why?  Here's the thing:  Coghlan didn't have the gumption or the power to put the bat on the ball in game one.  I'm serious.  Coghlan is six foot tall and 195 pounds.  Heyward is younger by 4 years, he stands
six foot five inches, has a hell of a swing reach, and is just downright more intimidating to a pitcher.  Case closed.  Second, the only Chicago Cub player I saw playing with a zest to win in game one of the World Series was David Ross, the catcher.  He is a veteran catcher and they don't make em' like that anymore.  Next, I thought it was just like grasping for straws to place Kyle Schwarber on the roster since he hasn't been at the plate since sometime in April according to the game announcers.  He did get a double, but there was no one behind him on the roster strong enough to put the bat on the ball to bring Schwarber home for a run.  And personally, I think Schwarber looked a bit rusty in terms of his swing. 

When it comes to a pitcher like Corey Kluber, you have got to be able to rattle the cage.  Get guys on base, start stealing bases, make him think about more than just the batter at the plate, and thus, throw him off his game.  Furthermore, Cleveland did all the things I mentioned above to the pitcher Lester and subsequently, Lester was shouting at the umpire instead of remaining calm and focused.  And one last thing, all the players for the Chicago Cubs need to play like you will eat dirt and spit nails to win the World Series.  Complacency and a flat demeanor lets the Cleveland Indians know that you aren't willing to leave it all on the field for this World Series Championship and that's ultimately what each Cub player has to do in order to win against the Cleveland Indians and win the World Series.

And Fox Sports, thank you for utilizing John Smoltz to assist in calling the game. Down in the South we say someone like Smoltz knows how to get it done and get it done properly too I might add.   

Just sayin' folks.

Amy
(Grace)