Padres clubhouse has had a flu bug going around for almost a week now, it is why Giles and Klesko missed games over the weekend, it is why Peavy skipped a Sunday start recently(and why he was queer tonight), and part of the reason why the Pads have cooled lately.
On another note, does anyone think that Cleveland's recent climb can be attributed to their heated rivalry with Minnesota?..It seems that until their recent weeks home and home with the Twins, they were in a season long funk, yet the focus and intensity of those series have really seemed to awaken their senses..plus Coco Crisp's return has helped.
P.S. The Phils are still hot!