TV replays are not a good way to second-guess an umpire's balls and strikes. However, the strike zone is still too inconsistent. The AL West teams in contention all play each other the final week. Seattle's final week is split up, finishing in Anaheim. Tough call, but the West Coast teams probably get the break.
Cubs have a lot of rebuilding to do.
I don't think he likes the direction of the club, and that it might take a while to turn the young guys into a winner. I don't think he wants to wait around that long and be a veteran pitcher on a young team. However, Mussina has said that he wants to stay with the Orioles, but he said it during a post-game radio interview on the field at home with fans in the stands. Although, I know Mike would give anything to win for the Orioles. I just don't think it is going to happen.