On to Pittsburgh

April 7th, 2008 at 12:10pm Wally Haas

There was a lot to like about the Cubs’ weekend games against the Astros. Derek Lee looks to be in MVP form, Kosuke Fukudome continues to play well, Carlos Marmol and Kerry Wood look good in the bullpen and Carlos Zambrano is looking strong.

Despite those bright spots, I have to worry about a homestand where the team goes 3-3. Wrigley Field has not provided the Cubs with much of a home-field advantage the last few years.

That makes this week’s road trip important if the Cubs are to get off to that fast start that manager Lou Piniella wants.

After three games in Pittsburgh, which nobody thinks is going anywhere, the Cubs go to Philadelphia to play the Phillies, who have struggled a bit in the early going. I’d like to see the Cubs go at least 4-2 on this trip before they come home to play the Reds.

Some folks think Dusty Beaker’s crew could be one of the surprise teams this year.  The Cubs need to bury them early.

First things first. Let’s hope Ted Lilly gets back on track today.

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