With Big Z back to form today, the 2007 Cubs have now had four quality starts out of their revamped pitching staff. They also have a winning record for the first time since the first week of 2006.
While we haven't seen Wade Miller yet, early reports are looking good. Furthermore, this has all happened without any contribution from Prior or Wood. After the past three years of heartache and painful waiting for the health of Dusty's horses, Sweet Lou has determined that the past is not going to haunt the future. As a die hard Cubs fan, this is the sweetest music I've heard since 2003.
Off season pickups Mark DeRosa and Cliff Floyd are already paying dividends. Ceasar Izturis, whom we really didn't see last year because of injury is playing lights out.
Add to this the hiring of Lou Piniella, and Jim Hendry is looking like one of the best GMs this year.
I know it's early, but there definitely is a renewed sense of optimism and hope on the North Side this year. Let's hope it keeps up into October.
2 comments:
This seems a little too rosy a picture after only five games. Let's see what you say in June.
i predict a hard fall in the next few weeks.
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