I Believe!

It doesn't take much for a Cubs fan to revive their spirits. Call it blind faith. Call it superstition. Call it a blue "I believe" bracelet. Call it Old Style beer. Call it what you want, but the Cubs are turning things around.

Since my commitment not to check the Cubs website or to follow any news from the team nothing but good has happened. Derrek Lee has returned to the lineup and has raised his already league leading batting average and has tied the league lead in home runs. Nomar Garciaparra (arguably one of the best batters in the league and was leading the all star voting for a while even though he had only played 14 games early this season) is set to return from a 'season ending' injury on August 1st.

Better yet: the North Siders have won three straight since my decision to forego checking in on them every day. This only feeds my superstitious side. I hope that I did not make a mistake by checking in on them today...I will see how it goes. But now that we know that I am in control of their season I can revert to not following them at any moment so that they may continue their success.

Until then I will enjoy watching Lee and Ramirez suit up for the All-Star Game.