I know. I just couldn't resist a good Star Trek reference. And if you've ever seen the episode, I'm sure you'd agree it's very apropos. Paradoxes, anomalies, and unexpected twists. You got all of the above in the Cubs 4-2 loss to the Rockies this afternoon, ending the Cubs six-game winning streak.

Consider that:

• You got seven strong innings from Jason Marquis -- at homer-happy Coors field
• Cubs bats went ice cold, going for 4 scattered hits today.
• Felix Pie was the Cubs star of the day, going 2-3
• The game winner was on a Theriot dropped ball -- on what should have been a inning-ending DP -- in the eighth

And well...you get the idea. Paradoxes. And getaway days. I'm starting to understand why managers don't like them.

Couple of interesting notes. As mentioned, Felix Pie went 2-3 today, taking his BA to .237; and I couldn't be happier. This is exactly what Pie needs to do. I don't expect much -- and I suspect that the Cubs don't either. Play good defense, steal some bases to help provide additional run-scoring opportunities lower in the lineup, and keep your average above the Mendoza line. I'm still not big on starting him right now; but if he's going to start, this is what we need to see.

Also, Lou says that Soriano will lead-off, and start in LF when he returns. "Yeah, we'll put him back in left field and lead him off," he said. Amen Lou. I'll save the diatribe for another time, but pitchers alter their approach to pitching to him significantly when Fonzie is further down in the lineup. He's significantly less productive, he's never adjusted, and likely never will. Lead-off great! Fastballs good! No curveball!! No curveball!!

Till tomorrow.