What is there to say about the current state of the Cubs?

Boers and Bernstein had an interesting discussion yesterday following the shameful 9-3 loss and eventual sweep by the Marlins. They discussed how the Cubs front office hasn't done anything to give fans the impression that they care the team is losing.

You can see it in the players, most recently with Greg Maddux going medieval on a water cooler during yesterday's game. But what has the organization done in the last month that leads you to believe they are as disgusted with the losing as the fans are?

I'm in the all-too-familiar position of being content with seeing my team fail if that's what it takes to bring real change. Change on the field, in the dugout, and in the front office.

The 2003 euphoria/2004 expectations suddenly feels like a decade ago.

As far as I'm concerned, Derrek Lee and Carlos Zambrano are the only 100% untouchables on the current roster. I wouldn't LIKE to trade Prior, but I'd definitely listen.

Meanwhile, the White Sox, with a smaller budget and smaller fan base, are positioning themselves for a run at another title.

Effin A.

And even though I'm supposed to hate him, Albert Pujols is putting up mind boggling numbers. Part of me hopes he hits 62 HR because there really is no evidence to suggest he's juicing.

If Pujols hits 62, you'd be wise to consider him the single season home run king.

EDIT: According to USA Today, the Sox actually have a higher payroll than the Cubs, $102.8 million to $94.4 million. I apologize for being misinformed.

In 34 games, Albert Pujols has 18 HR, 43 RBI, has scored 35 runs, is hitting .328, and has an OBP of .466.

Since it appears that he doesn't use any 'performance enhancing supplements', he should be getting more much attention than this cartoon monster.

I'm having trouble watching this team. Not because I don't stick by them, but because it actually depresses me and it's not healthy.

Seriously.

I get too down when the Cubs are playing like crap and it's not a good thing. Their play affects my overall joy far more than it should.

So when they get down by a few runs, I usually turn the game off. You're calling me a quitter aren't you?

I like to think that my mental health is more important than watching the game. If I continue watching the team swing at first pitches, give up 0-2 hits, walk leadoff men, get doubled off base, and try to pull everything the pitcher throws, I'm going to give myself a stroke.

New Cubs drinking game...have a shot every time Matt Murton gets called out on an inside fastball. Happens about twice a game.