The score of these next 7 games isn't important, but keeping everyone both fresh and sharp is vital. I don't care if the Cubs lose the next 7 games by a combined 50 runs. Just so long as they're ready for the playoffs. You have to wonder, though, despite what the players say, I'm sure a lot of them have preferences as to who they'd like to play in the first round. And seeing as the Cubs are a huge factor this last week, you have to wonder how it's going to play out. I'm not at all saying that people will purposely tank, but you have to wonder if Lou is racking his brain thinking.