Other (adorable) reasons Opening Day wasn't a complete loss

Brooklyn had never before taken a step on her own, but when Carlos Zambrano served up a three-run homer to Jason Heyward in the first inning, she could take it no more. She charged the television with such passion that even her grandma couldn't restrain her.
(Just kidding. But only about her having never taken a step before. She really was fed up with Zambrano.)


Jeff Samardzija's hold on a spot in the 'pen is tenuous at best. Look at that fastball! That's gotta be, what, two or three mph?

A feel-good post

This is pretty funny:




And these are pretty adorable (my niece, Brooklyn):

Cy "Young"

Brooklyn Paige
Pitcher
Chicago Cubs
Ht: 18 in Wt: 4 lbs, 15 oz Throws: Right


Brooklyn led the majors in wins, strikeouts, ERA and games started in 2009. She was voted MVP and Cy Young of the National League. Hers is a classic feel-good story, as she has had great success in the Majors despite being undersized and constantly underrated by scouts.
Year Team G W L SO ERA
2007 Cubs 35 30 0 250 1.42
2008 Cubs 34 29 0 235 1.76
2009 Cubs 36 36 0 260 1.38

Brooklyn Paige

My beautiful niece.

4 lbs, 15 oz
18 in

Small in stature, big in awesomeness.

Congrats, Mandy!

Mother and child are both doing well, and should be home Sunday.