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Dear Lou,

Please explain your logic to me, because it often confuses me. Every time it seems like things are going right, you make some kind of silly, unnecessary move that throws off the Cubs’ chances of winning a World Series.

Most people would see that when Kevin Gregg gets rocked by sub-par hitters on a continual basis that perhaps he should not be coming into the game at closer, arguably the most important pitcher in the bullpen. Gregg and you earlier this season tried to mask back to back blown saves with the excuse that he had a tired arm. Why is he pitching then?!

And then there’s Carlos Marmol. A very talented pitcher, but one with very shaky control. Why would you put Marmol into the game in situations where bases are loaded or runners are in scoring position, and one of his walks could be a crippling blow that loses the team the game?

Marmol is a reliever, and has pitched less than half the innings of starting pitchers. Somehow, he’s almost first in the majors in hit batsmen. Marmol was great last season, but pitchers lose their stuff sometimes. Marmol seems to have lost his this year.

I understand that you dont have much in the way of bullpen support beyond Marshall, Grabow, and Guzman; but its time to make some significant changes now if you want any chance of making any kind of move for the playoffs. You always seem ready to ride hot bats like Jeff Baker, Jake Fox, and Sam Fuld when they are doing well…why is it that your pitching rotation and bullpen always have to be set in stone? (other than when injuries occur)

A lot of the media around Chicago is asking if you really want to or should be managing the North-Siders. I have had your back through the first two years you’ve been here, but now I just can’t sit and watch your complete resistance to change. Even in your press conferences and interviews you look tired and like you don’t give a s***. Your fire and passion is what made you such an effective manager for your whole career. It’s time to decide whether you really want to do it anymore….

Respectfully Yours, The fans of the Cubs

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