Something Special.

Quickly, I want to comment on today's win. The Cubs did not want to take a easy 4 run win. They much preferred to stage a game -winning rally to beat one of the MLB's elite closers.
But, that is not why I decided to take the time to write this.


The sexy topic for the Cubs, Kris Bryant, is what takes me out of hiding behind smiles from another April win.


Kris took a tough debut at the plate to heart and seemed to make adjustments. Let's take a second to think about that sentence. The 25 YEAR OLD ROOKIE adjusted after looking overmatched in just 24 hours.


Now, before I just lose my mind with over-zealous excitement, it is probable Bryant was pressing trying to do something special his first day. However, it is hard to deny how outmatched he looked on Shields' patented change-up.


I give it to Bud Black and his team to challenge Bryant with Tyson Ross' mast sliders low in the zone. (Ask our other rookie, Soler how nasty that pitch is.) Bryant turned today to show the league that you have to pitch to him. Bryant saw nearly 40 pitches in a day that featured 3 BBs, 1 RBI and 2 hits.


What does this mean? It means that Bryant has the know-how to make adaptations. He had two hits, and he has yet to make solid contact.


Maturity. Discipline. Patience. Don't worry, Cub fans, the best is still to come.


Stay Candid. Stay Cubs.