Are the Cubs done?

Things are not looking good, but there's always hope. Let's just get right to the notes and links:

• Everyone was wondering if Sweet Lou would retire at the end of this frustrating season. Piniella said, "I'm planning to come back for next year," to clear things up.
• Tom Gorzelanny will move to the bullpen when Zambrano rejoins the rotation on Tuesday. Most likely Esmalin Caridad will be sent to AAA according to the Sun-Times.
• Lou and Von Joshua have suggested that Soriano needs to use a lighter bat to help break out of his slump, but Alfonso is more comfortable wit the heaviest bat on the team and will not change it.
• The Cubs got just one hit in last night's 2-1 loss. Something has got to change. Lou has hinted that Alfonso Soriano could find himself on the bench soon. It's about time! We need to get Fuld and/or Fox in the outfield everyday!
• Stick a fork in the Cubs? Pretty much according to Bruce Miles.

Stay tuned to Everything Cubs, because win or lose we'll have something interesting for you to read. On the off day Monday, I'll update the minor league clubs.