One of the most interesting sub-plots developing on this year's squad is the recent offensive surge provided by Casey McGehee. McGehee has suddenly become a vital cog in the Milwaukee order, occupying the ever important fifth spot that serves as protection for Prince Fielder. This impact was on full display Monday night, as the Mets choose to walk Fielder with two outs to load the bases for the rookie third baseman. McGehee promptly responded with his first career grand slam - atoning for a earlier error in dramatic fashion. Currently riding a .325 average with 5 HR/21 RBI, the Brewers might have found a diamond in the rough - and one that was cast off by their bitter division rivals. McGehee had toiled away in the Chicago Cubs farm system since 2003, finally earning a September call-up last season. After the 2008 season, the Cubs gave up on him - and Doug Melvin picked him off waivers. Wouldn't it be something if McGehee continued to put up solid numbers, especially considering the anemic state of the Cubs offense? Combined with the fact that ex-Cub Mark DeRosa was just aquired by the Cardinals, you have to think there are some North Siders scratching their heads over GM Jim Hendry's player evaluation methods. DeRosa is putting up big numbers as well (his 50 RBI would lead the Cubs by a long shot), and the Cubs continue to flounder with the bats. This weekend the Crew finally takes the trip down I-94 to Wrigley Field - and nothing would please me more than to see Casey McGehee do a little damage against the organization that wouldn't give him a chance.
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