It's gotta suck to be Jeter. Not only are people forever writing about how overrated you are, but you're subject to constant gropings and sexually harassed by a narcissistic, roid-raided, emotional headcase who likes she-male strippers. Actually, I was surprised when none of the strippers ARod frequented resembled Jeter in any way.

And I do mean CONSTANT gropings.

Bruce Miles manages to distill all the day's Cubs news into three measley paragraphs:

Don't know what you'll remember most about the So Taguchi era with the Cubs, but it's over. The Cubs today confirmed Internet chatter that they have released the veteran outfielder, who came up from the minor leagues in September to fill in because of injury- and suspension-related shortages. The Cubs' 40-man roster now stands at 39.

As far as hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo goes, don't be surprised if something gets done this week. I expect the Cubs to name Jaramillo their hitting coach and to give him the mulityear contract the Texas Rangers would not. As I blogged last week, the Cubs and Jaramillo have spoken (with the Rangers' permission because his contract does not expire until Oct. 31), and things are moving along smoothing, I'm told.

It looks like one name is off the books as far as a trade for suspended outfielder Milton Bradley goes. Colorado Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd tells Hall of Famer writer Tracy Ringolsby that he's not moving outfielder Brad Hawpe.

Hey, have you given up on the 2009 Cubs? Well, you could learn something from StubHub--they still believe!

The company sent an e-mail Monday offering tickets for Cubs and Sox playoff games.

"Be there alongside your Chicago Cubs as they chase baseball immortality," the e-mail to Cubs fans said. "Go to StubHub, where you'll find a fantastic selection of tickets to every playoff game -- so you experience the championship chase live and in person."

StubHub told the Associated Press that similar e-mails were sent to fans promoting several teams not in the postseason, including the Sox and Mets.

"This was due to an e-mail glitch," spokeswoman Joellen Ferrer said in a statement. "Follow-up e-mails will be sent to every person that received the e-mail, notifying them of the error on our part."

I really hestitate to post this next bit. A) Because it comes from Crazy Uncle Phil so the possibility his "source" on this is one of the voices in his head is high,  and B) because I don't like to get you guys all excited right before your nap.

But what the heck, here you go:

When Albert Pujols went a career-worst 89 at-bats without a home run to end an MVP performance in 2009, it was shocking. But it also may have been more. It may have been the beginning of the end for him in St. Louis.

The time may be coming, faster than Cardinals fans could dream, when general manager John Mozeliak may have to do the unthinkable -- solicit trade offers, most likely from the Red Sox, Yankees or Mets.

Pujols, baseball's best player in the last decade, left Busch Stadium without talking to reporters last weekend. But in the little bit of communication he has had since then, he has raised doubts about his desire to spend his career with the Cardinals.

In an interview with a Dominican radio station, Pujols said the Cardinals had approached him about a possible contract extension at some point during 2009. He and his agents at the Beverly Hills Sports Council told Mozeliak they are in no hurry.

"I'm not desperate to sign a contract extension." Pujols told the radio station. "I still have one year remaining and a club option for 2011. I leave the rest in God's hands."

That's all I've got this morning, as this is a faily accurate representation of me right now:

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