Les Grobstein's huge hog is proof that God has a sense of humor, isn't it?

Not Cubbie bashing here, just news you can use:


Tough break for Chicago Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney, who was three outs away — barring a Cubs rally — from breaking Placido Polanco's Major League record with his 142nd consecutive errorless game at second base, before committing a throwing miscue in the Cubs 8-3 loss to the Diamondbacks on Friday night.

The error occurred in the eighth inning and actually came on a very difficult play that saw Barney range to middle of the diamond to flag down Justin Upton's hard two-hopper. After securing the ball, Barney had to quickly unload with his momentum carrying him away from first base in order to have a chance at the quick runner. Unfortunately, that throw skipped in front of first baseman Anthony Rizzo, who couldn't make the clean pick to save him.

But what makes the play even more unfortunate for Barney is that it was actually scored a hit for Upton, which was definitely the correct call. However, since runner Aaron Hill scored on the play from second base, an error had to be charged, and just like that Barney's chance to make history was gone.