Looks like Milton Bradley decided to show up early...

http://www.rrstar.com/sports/x1820647340/Bradley-reports-early-for-Cubs-camp

Say what you will about what Game Board's possible contributions this year, and say what you will about his history.  It's still nice to see that he is at least cognizant of his reputation and is trying to make an effort to make the best of his fresh start.

"It's a new beginning," Bradley said. "It's a home, finally." -- here's hoping for a new and improved Milton.

As I'm attending the Cubs-Brewers game at Miller Park on Monday night next week, I thought I would look ahead at the pitching matchup that night and for the rest of the series.  Assuming the pattern holds and no one is skipped, the matchups look like this.  (Looks like I'll see Sabathia Monday night.)

MONDAY:  Lilly vs. Sabathia

TUESDAY:  Zambrano vs. Sheets

WEDNESDAY:  Dempster vs. Parra

THURSDAY:  Harden vs. McClung

Should be some good matchups, the current 1-4 pitchers on both teams. 

So I realize this might not be worthy of it's own FanPost, but there isn't a game thread yet, and I couldn't find a more approriate area... and frankly, I'm too amped up to know better.  But, I'm up here in Northeast Wisconsin and the weather kinda sucks, heard it sucks down there too... what are the local forecasters saying are the chances of getting the game in today?  Also, if it IS delayed, do you think they'd stick around and try getting it in tonight, or just say screw it and play it tomorrow?  Man, I hope not!  I've been listening to Go Cubs Go and WGN TV and Radio's clip of A-Ram beating the Brewers last year on repeat ALL MORNING! 

Hello all... I searched the FanPosts and couldn't find a 2008 version of our NL Central and MLB predictions.  I figured with the season opener right around the corner, I was curious how everyone saw the 2008 season playing out.

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