Triskaidekaphobia, schmiskaidekaphobia

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Would you believe that it took 28 years for a Cubs player to wear this after Bill Faul (1965-66)? Naturally, it had to be superflake Turk Wendell (1993-97).

Think Ted Lilly took Lou Piniella’s postgame speech to heart when he crashed into Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina? Me too.

Hackneyed lead alert

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I have good news and bad news for Felix Pie fans (… that’s right, both of you.)

The Cubs best center fielder is in the starting lineup tonight.

(Yeah, that’s the good news.)

But he’s batting eighth, where he failed before.

This Slumptember isn’t like 1969

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With the Cubs experiencing a 1-6 start to Slumptember, it’s perfectly normal to get a little edgy (some more than others).

But it’s getting tiresome hearing fans drop curse bombs and columnists compare the 2008 Cubs to the 1969 Cubs. It’s that kind of pessimism that needs to be hosed down.

Overall, the Cubs aren’t in that bad of shape, still in first place, no serious injuries, depth to pick up individual funks and, if need be, there’s the wild card in the back pocket.

The last nine games (1-8) have been rough, no doubt. But maybe it’s what’s needed for the frail psyche of Cubbie Nation. Here’s something to consider: going into the playoffs, how comfortable would fans be knowing that the Cubs didn’t go through one slump the entire regular season?

Mr. Cub

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Why bother to show who wore it before Ernie Banks?

Trust me: As crazy as you think the Cubs are driving you at this time, there is someone in Milwaukee in search of more drywall to repair the hole his forehead created.

Today’s Cubs player of the day…

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…or former Cubs player of the day, is Corey Patterson for turning a Cubs loss into a Cubs gain.

After the Cubs blew a 3-run lead to St. Louis tonight, Patterson doubled and scored the game-winning run in the 11th inning to help Cincinnati beat NL Central leader-wannabe Milwaukee.

It may have taken Patterson three years removed from Chicago, but he has finally benefited the Cubs. And, of course, a small thanks should go to ”In Dusty We Trusty” for never getting over his man-crush on the .202 hitter.