In this Oct. 14, 2003 file photo, Chicago Cubs left fielder Moises Alou's arm is seen reaching into the stands, at right, unsuccessfully for a foul ball along...

Realistic goals

Rebuilding the team that fell 14 games in the standings from 2008 might not be as difficult a chore for general manager Jim Hendry as some people migh...

In this Oct. 14, 2003 file photo, Chicago Cubs left fielder Moises Alou's arm is seen reaching into the stands, at right, unsuccessfully for a foul ball along...

Baseball's all-time 'train-wreck' seasons

The 2009 Mets have company as one of several teams in baseball history that have had "train-wreck" seasons -- disastrous results despite high hopes.

With nearly every HR, Pujols passes …

Having already hit 41 home runs this season, Albert Pujols has passed or will soon pass some significant names on the all-time homer list.

Bradley's late adjustment

...of many players. Many players have come to Wrigley Field and complained about body clock issues. Moises Alou hit .240 in his first year with the Cubs and made the same complaints as Bradley...

In D.R., Presinal still stands tall

He is a pariah in Major League Baseball, but controversial trainer Angel Presinal still has the support of many Dominican major league players.

That's Debatable with Rob Neyer

...and the front office's utter failure to account for the likelihood that 41-year-old Moises Alou wouldn't be able to stay off the disabled list. What's more, Ryan Church's...

Isn't it about time we left Bartman alone?

ESPN is making a documentary about Steve Bartman, but this ESPN writer wishes everyone would let the infamous Cubs fan be.

hicago Cubs left fielder Moises Alou reaches into the stands unsuccessfully for a foul ball against the Florida Marlins in the eighth...

Isn't it about time we left Steve Bartman alone?

ESPN is making a documentary about Steve Bartman, but this ESPN writer wishes we'd let the infamous Cubs fan hide in peace.

Chicago Cubs left fielder Moises Alou's arm is seen reaching into the stands, at right, unsuccessfully for a foul ball along...

'30 for 30' project includes Bartman film

ESPN's film project celebrating the network's 30 years on the air includes a film about infamous Cubs fan Steve Bartman

In this Oct. 14, 2003 file photo, Chicago Cubs left fielder Moises Alou's arm is seen reaching into the stands, at right, unsuccessfully for a foul ball along...

Felipe Alou

...A DVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MARCH 5-6 ** San Francisco Giants' right fielder Moises Alou, left, smiles at his father, manager Felipe Alou, right, at the end of a workout during...