On The Down Low

There were so many fun nuggets in the Trib today, but they were overshadowed by the performance at Wrigley Field tonight.

Dusty Baker, trying to prove to future employers that he still has a pulse, tried to pick a fight with Salomon Torres. Yes, it's no longer names like Tony LaRussa that concern Dusty, it's Sr. Torres:

Pirates closer Salomon Torres jumped off the mound like The Who's Pete Townshend after striking out the Cubs' John Mabry to end the game Monday.

Was Torres' celebration a bit excessive for a game between two teams with the worst records in the National League?

Manager Dusty Baker wasn't pleased with Torres' twist, and it could lead to some problems before the four-game series is over.

"We'll see," Baker said. "We have three days [left]. I saw it."

Derrek Lee seems to have found some perspective in his old age.

"We have too many other things to worry about than to worry about a pitcher jumping around on the mound," Lee said. "We need to take care of ourselves."

I guess Dusty no longer considers himself part of the group Derrek is a part of.

Also, Scott Moore was called up. This was done as a message to Aramis Ramirez that we don't need you. It was also a signal to the fans. This page is releaved that the Cubs have a ready third sacker in the minors. I mean, the Cub Farm System under Jim Hendry has done so well.

But, the real news of the day was clearly at Wrigley.

What? You think it was the Cubs being dubbed (or is it drubbed) the worst team in the National League? No. Cub fans have restored some faith to this heavy heart. Take a peek at this screencap from the 6th inning tonight:

No one showed up. Outstanding. WAY. TO. GO. CUB. FANS.

This will get notice on North Michigan Avenue. This could lead to real results.

It certainly seems like Dusty's days are numbered. But, if Jim Hendry and Andy MacPhail comes back, the manager is meaningless.

As Dave Kaplan ranted on WGN last week, this team needs a complete clean out. A few more turnouts like this and it will be Colon Blow for everyone at 1060 West Addison.