The home opener had just about everything a Cub fan could ask for. The bats caught fire, Ryan Dempster was good enough, the bullpen was lights out, and most importantly the Cubs won the game 9-5.
A few quick notes from today:
Marlon Byrd went 3-5 with a double and an RBI in his Cubs home debut.
With today’s win, Ryan Dempster is now 12-3 lifetime against the Milwaukee Brewers
The bullpen pitched 2 2/3 innings allowing just one hit and no runs.
Ted Lilly threw in the bullpen today and is hoping to make a rehab start on Wednesday for Triple-A Iowa. He is hoping to return to the team later this month.
Doug Davis is the modern day version of Steve Trachsel. He is the slowest working pitcher in today’s game and it’s not even close. I remember being at a Cubs game years ago where Trachsel was pitching, and despite a lopsided score in favor of Chicago the fans booed him vigorously due to his snail-like pace. Watching Davis today brought back some of those fond memories.
Finally, Wayne Messmer is still the best. The Yankees can have Ronan Tynan, I’ll take Messmer. When you hear Wayne Messmer, you think Chicago Cubs baseball.
The Cubs will get tomorrow off before sending Randy Wells to the mound on Wednesday against Dave Bush.
