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7 Slump Busters for the Cubs

Tribune identifies players who can reverse a midseason swoon

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(Newser) – Despite a National League-best 53-36 record, all is not well in Wrigleyville, Paul Sullivan writes in the Chicago Tribune. The Cubs need these seven guys to step up and insure that Sweet Lou’s “100-year thing” doesn’t become a 101-year thing:

  1. Sean Marshall: Lefty pitcher needs to keep up his current quality to help the team, and stay on it.

  1. Henry Blanco: With a backup this good, rookie catcher Geovany Soto needs to sit more to insure his longevity.
  2. Jim Edmonds: His offensive resurgence needs to carry over into the second half.
  3. Carlos Marmol: The reliever needs to get over his "phase" quick.
  4. Daryle Ward: Can the defensively hapless slugger find success after his inter-league stint at DH?
  5. Jason Marquis: Can the starter learn second-half consistency?
  6. Ryan Theriot: Needs to continue his success at short.

Chicago Cubs' Jason Marquis pitches to the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, July 1, 2008.
Chicago Cubs' Jason Marquis pitches to the San Francisco Giants in the first inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, July 1, 2008.   (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot follows through on an RBI single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, July 5, in St. Louis. Mark DeRosa scored on the hit.
Chicago Cubs' Ryan Theriot follows through on an RBI single in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, July 5, in St. Louis. Mark DeRosa scored on the hit.   (AP Photo/Kyle Ericson)
Chicago Cubs' Jim Edmonds rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 12, 2008 in Chicago.
Chicago Cubs' Jim Edmonds rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 12, 2008 in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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