Opening Day

While I am psyched for opening day, the crack of the bat, the green of the ivy, and all of that...I question the wisdom of starting on March 31st. Really? That just seems so early. As if to prove my point today's game went through hours of rain delays, culminating in a loss for my Cubbies. Boohoo.

But on the bright side Fukudome hit a 3 run home run, so he's off to a good start making me glad we scooped him out of Japan. Soriano and Theriot went 0 for 10 to lead it off...Soriano just still doesn't look comfortable out of his leadoff spot. On paper he should be second or third, but history just doesn't back that up. Something in his head doesn't adjust well to the movement. I hope Pinella either breaks through and convinces him to hit regardless of his position in the lineup. As for Theriot...he's a sparkplug, but his OBP is just too low for leadoff. He's better fit for the 7 or 8 spot.

Well, it's just one game, 161 to go...and we're in last place.