Jeff just called me. He’s got the Cubs tickets from his work for today. You know. Opening Day.

This necessitated the following IM conversation:

Matt: I know the rule is to request days off in advance, but I just came down with “opening day cough”

Matt’s Boss: lol

Matt: (translation – a ticket for …

Dear Ronnie Cedeno,

In the future, when there are men on second and third, two outs, and Soriano is on deck, please do not swing at crappy 2-0 pitches.

Thank you,

Matt

Dear Ryan Theriot,

When there are two outs, and you are on second base with no other runners, if the ball is hit on the ground right …

Cub Fan, but not a Bud Man
Originally uploaded by Matt Stratton.

Last night went to the Cubs/Pirates game with Rak, Lippy, Julia, and Erika. Oh, and Chiv, who is visiting from NYC this week.

The weather was pretty good – not too chilly, and when it did rain a bit in the 8th inning, we were …