Cubs 4, Reds 2; No Closer Controversy Here

Aaron Harang looked as sharp as ever Tuesday, but a fat pitch to Mike Fontenot in the second inning resulted in a three-run homer and proved to be the game-winner in a 4-2 Cubs win. Randy Wells is awesome. And I don't say that because of his talent, or the hot winning streak that he's on right now. I say it because he's a great reminder that for all of the scouting reports, draft analysis, prospect evaluations, and farm system rankings, players still have to go out and play, and average guys are capable of making big contributions.  A few years ago, guys like Carlos Marmol, Sean Marshall, and Ryan Theriot were coming up without much fanfare and still made major contributions to the team during their last two playoff runs. Now, it's converted catcher and 38th-round draft pick, Randy Wells. I can't flip a sport show on without him now being labeled as the trendy Rookie of The Year pick. It's a great story, and for me probably a fresh reminder that I need ...