Spring training came to an end with all the Arizona games starting an hour earlier to allow teams to make a quick get-away. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but the 10-10 tie between the Cubs and Brewers seemingly went on forever. Because the teams play each other early in the season, neither used any of their regular pitchers (for the most part), so naturally it was a high-scoring affair.

A few notes: it was really cool seeing George Foster before the game, signing autographs alongside Fergie Jenkins. He looks as mean as the day he smacked more than 50 homers in a season (back went it meant something). Also, I will tell you that Kosuke Fukudome is the real deal. He has an arm like Ichiro and looks like he may have the pop of Matsui. The Cubs may have themselves a right fielder.  (The best once since Jim Hickman).

Sad to say Cubs fans, I think the Brewers are better than your boys this year. If the Brewers get any pitching, they will win the NL Central. They can mash.