Go Cubs Go

The Cubs sure looked good yesterday for opening day.  They scored sixteen runs, and had a seven to nothing lead after two innings.  The thing that impressed me most about it though was that they got this early lead without hitting homeruns.  Last year they relied on the round tripper way too much, and it was an all or nothing type deal.  That’s why it was so refreshing to see base hit after base hit yesterday.  Later on in the game the Cubs hit a pair of homers, but that was just gravy by that point in the game.  I know it was just one game, but it’s a good start and a step in the right direction. 

Please Cubs, don’t disappoint me like last year.  I don’t want to be crushed like that again!

I’m not too fond of the new WGN-TV broadcast team for the Cubs games.  They will have to grow on me I guess.  I liked Chip, but Steve Stone was the main reason I watched the Cubs on TV.  The man has so much baseball knowledge.  He would always know what pitch would be coming or when to steal a base.  It was almost like the game was scripted.  I will really miss his insight and commentary.  It’s too bad Dusty and the players couldn’t face the truth of what happened last year.  I don’t think Stone’s comments were too harsh.  He told it like it was, and that ultimately led to his resignation.  In my opinion, Stone was the greatest loss in the Cubs organization this past off-season.