They've captured my heart again.

Amazing. My Chicago Cubs have won 18 of the 26 games they have played under their new manager Mike Quade. Yes, they've won 10 more games than they've lost. And just before Quade took over, the Cubs had won only five times in 25 games. They were pathetic under manager Lou Piniella. And I put much of the blame on Piniella. He allowed players to just go through the motions. Quade has instilled confidence in the players, particularly in the younger ones. And he's for having fun. That's what one is supposed to do when making a living by playing the game of baseball. Have fun. Earlier this season, the Cubs were just going through the motions. They should have been called the Chicago Zombies, not the Cubs. I like people that enjoy life. That like what they are doing. And savor life to the fullest. Daily. The Cubs will miss the playoffs. But they've captured my heart once again. By playing like they really mean it. --Jim Broede