NL Central = Loserville

Just when it seemed that the Cardinals march to the NL Central crown could not be any easier. Mark Prior gets hit by a line drive and all of Cubs Nations screams a profanity in unison. As glad as I am that the Cards chances are getting better everyday, I am a little upset to see this. I do not want to win because of an injury or seven. Blame things on injuries is an excuse but for Cubs fans the last couple of years it is a damn good excuse. Wood is already out. Although he pitched well yesterday Zambrano will be questionable for a while with his "Non-baseball-related Tennis Elbow." Now, Prior looks to be out for a while since the ball hit the same elbow that always gives him problems.

Combine that with the Astros not scoring and the Reds finding ways to lose, all of a sudden the NL Central is clearly the worst division in baseball despite having possibly the best team.