The Cubs gave Jonny Lager a $155 million long-term deal that paid no dividend in the short-term Sunday night when he was beaten by the Cardinals to leave Hondo with an Opening Day deficit of 50 reuschels.
Monday: Mr. Aitch will back Bulbous Bart as the Metamucils begin their predicted inexorable march toward the postseason — 10 units. Also, 10 on Wisconsin to wipe out the Dukies.