Turning a corner?

I know its cliche, but I am wondering if the Zambrano/Barrett fight or the Pinella blow-up has at least caused the Cubs to turn a small corner recently? I don't want to give any of them credit, but Carlos seemed to pitch with purpose yesterday, and it was good to finally see that. He did get in his usual trouble in the 6th inning, giving up a HR to Prince Fielder, but he got out of it and kept the team in the game.

More so than any of the aforementioned reasons that the Cubs are on a good streak right now, is I believe the spark that Felix Pie is on this team. The Cubs are 14-8 when Pie makes an appearance in a game. Granted, about 7 of those games were as either a pinch hitter or a late defensive replacement, but you still can not argue with a .636 winning percentage for a team that has an overall .439 winning percentage. Just think of what the team is in games without Pie.

I hear Lou will continue starting Pie, although is likely to bat 7th. Obviously Lou did not learn anything. Trammel went 3-1 with Pie batting 2nd. Why change?

Thank you Felix Pie, you have been a spark, and the team is responding. Your best friend, Alfonso Soriano is also starting to wake up from his slumber. I can't help but think that your presence has lifted his spirits and has helped him focus.