So much for keeping up with this...sorry everyone. My life got a little hectic in the past month or so. Allow me to recap (then I'll get to Cubs stuff, I promise).
-I started rehearsals for a production of Beauty & The Beast - I'm the Beast. Take that for what you will.
-I've been doing a lot of foster care - now with two respite kids every other weekend instead of one.
-Work got pretty busy for a couple of weeks, though now its slowed down some.
-My Internet connection at home starting moving at a Pat Burrell-like pace. It's better now, thank you.
-And the biggie - I'm moving in August!
Yup, Kelly and I are leaving the North Shore of Boston (somewhat reluctantly, I might add), and heading west. West, you say? No, farther than that. Uh, this kind of west? No, that's a bit TOO far. By 'west', I mean the lovely town of Monongahela, PA. So I will not longer be a stranded Cub fan in New England - I'll be a stranded Cub fan in metro-Pittsburgh. (And judging by the look of things, I won't be alone - note the blue shirts in the stands). One major, huge advantage - not only are the Pirates in the NL (and therefore play the Cubs every year), they are also in the same division, meaning they play the Cubs 18 TIMES A YEAR. Mark it down - Cubs/Pirates, September 7-9 at PNC Park: I am so there.
As for the team in general...well, a 10-11 April is not exactly what I had in mind. Bradley picked up his second homer last night, but already has a nagging groin injury that you KNOW is going to land him on the DL soon. Aramis has an ouchie, Soto just came back, Lee is kind of banged up...you get the idea. I still think this offense will need some shaking up before the season is over. The pitching so far as been pretty good, although I'm concerned at the back end of the bullpen. (Hey, Lou? Kevin Gregg? Really??!!??) The Cardinals (as always) look like the stiffest competition in the division, but don't discount the Brew-Crew (especially if they go get Peavy) or the (*cough* *cough* *sputter*) reinvigorated Pirates. Why do I buy this early start? Because it's based on pitching, that's why. A bunch of young starters coming into their own at once can be a really good thing for a team. (Not that I need to remind anyone of that...yes, I just went there.)
On to May - let's hope the Cubbies get warm with the weather!
