Baseball Season @ Last!!

Hello everyone. It has been quite a while since I posted last. Sometimes real life just gets so hectic. Things you did at one time to unwind just don't have a chance to come out.

Alas, the MLB season has started and thankfully my Cubbies are off to a good start. I know some find baseball and sports in general a bore. For me kicking back and watching a ball game is an ultimate form of relaxation therapy.

Tonight the Chicago Cubs finished a sweep of the Pirates (always nice to see). Sorry Betsy... ha ha ha. I'm going to try and recap the Cubs games quickly and easily for those who care.

Rich Hill had a shaky start tonight giving up 5 runs in 3 innings while striking out 3. His location was off from the start. When he found the strikezone the Pirates ate it up.

John Lieber, resigned by the Cubs this season seems to be settling into his role as the long reliever of the staff with ease. His 4+ exceptional innings kept the Cubs in the game. Stretching only 5 hits over his extended nights work, doing exactly what this staff expects of him.

The shinning star of the game has to be Geovany Soto (catcher). This young catcher continues to impress. Going 4 for 5 and needing only a triple to hit for the cycle.

This season the Cubs will be looking to the younger diamonds in the rough to continue playing strong. Geovany Soto, Ryan Theriot, Felix Pie and newly aquired Reed Johnson among others will be the key to the Cubs success. When the key players such as Derrek Lee, Alfonso Soriano and Aramis Ramirez have off nights these guys need to continue to drive the team through.

Check out the wrap up courtesy of Cubs.com and "Go Cubbies"