Edmonds keeping the team focused

[ChiCubsfan0502]

I have to say that I have come to really like JE. While we are going to need his bat in September, he also brings experience and an attitude that will keep everyone focused.

 

"I've played long enough to understand the game now," Edmonds said. "I understand the situations that come up. I've seen it. I've been part of it. I saw it last year, as far as what happened with the Mets. When I was with Anaheim, we lost an 11-game lead in the middle of August [in 1995].

 

"There are plenty of reminders out there to keep you humble."

 

But just in case the lessons are not on a computer chip embedded in the Cubs' collective brain, Edmonds said he and Lee likely will offer a few words to teammates about no division lead being safe.

 

"Something will be said," Edmonds said.

 

 

 

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cs-080830-cubbie-swagger-chicago-cubs-morrissey,0,4400567.column

[BCVM22]

The other day, as Edmonds and first baseman Derrek Lee were sharing a car ride, they talked about the pitfalls a first-place team faces when the regular season is down to its last dying embers.

 

D. Lee and Jimmy carpooling? I wish to see this sitcom. :lol:

[chuckywang]

The other day, as Edmonds and first baseman Derrek Lee were sharing a car ride, they talked about the pitfalls a first-place team faces when the regular season is down to its last dying embers.

 

D. Lee and Jimmy carpooling? I wish to see this sitcom. :lol:

 

That's a very weird thing to write. I've never heard the end of the regular season being referred to its "last dying embers".