Perhaps a portion of that can be attributed to youth. But Sveum and his club need the self awareness that some series are more important than others, especially in a rebuilding year. This was one of them: at home vs. the cross town rivals.

Good teams understand this, and more to the fact, learn to play EVERY series with heightened awareness. If the the Cubs were paying extra attention to this series, they sure as heck didn’t play like it.

And I fully agree the hope is for Sveum, his staff and his club to learn from an opportunity lost to win over the fans who are patiently waiting for a winner.

Always appreciate the comments, George. Thanks for sharing. It’s always more fun that way!

…or they could be THAT bad.

It’s true Sveum is learning on the job, as is the case of any first year manager. And it’s fair to criticize some of his decision making, which never slips through the cracks of a passionate fan base like the one following the Cubs.

Overall, however, I like the direction and leadership Sveum’s providing the team, and I’m confident he’ll develop into a very good manager in the coming seasons.

All good teams need a good manager and the Cubs can’t get to where they want to go without him. I guess it’s best for Sveum to take his lumps now while the team’s still growing into a competitive club.

Good luck with that paper, eh!

I like Sveum, but as I have said here before, at the beginning, the constant lineup shifts we killing me, I know that cost 3-5 games at the beginning. And now some of the bonehead calls he has made lately. I know it is a learning season, and that goes for Sveum as well, but he needs to learn a lot faster than the players… I like Sveum… but he needs to improve as well. I’m sure he will.