Although I am a few credits short of my hitting coach degree, I would have to say that  it looks like Theroit  has changed his approach latley. He seems to  have developed a slight uppercut swing and looks to trying to pull the ball more often than he used to. Maybe a result  of the HRs he hit on the recent homestand. It also looks like Soto  is doing the same. He  hardly ever  takes the outside pitch the other way, something he did do last year. He also has a big uppercut swing. Curios as to what others tink.

I have been a Cubs fan for over 60 years, so I think I am entited to rant a bit.  I think Jim Hendry, who has made some good trades and signings in the past, has  destroyed  this team. He traded Jason M for a pitcher who he later released, He did this free up monies to sign Milton B.  who is a cancer  that will help to defeat this years chances.  He signed a closer who I don't think can close. He traded Da Rosa and does not have a everyday  second baseman. There is no middle relief in this bullpen. To improve over last year all he needed to do was  get some middle relief and maybe a left handed  power bat.  To me Wood and DaRosa look pretty good in light of the recent injuties.  Thanks for letting me unload.