Pinella announces the Opening Day Lineup

[ryno4ever]

Not really any surprises here...

From the suntimes.com:

Cubs manager Lou Piniella announced his starting lineup for Opening Day:

Alfonso Soriano, CF

Matt Murton, LF

Derrek Lee, IB

Aramis Ramirez, 3B

Jacque Jones, RF

Michael Barrett, C

Mark DeRosa, 2B

Cesar Izturis, SS

Carlos Zambrano, P

[CubsFan23]

Seems solid to me. I think most of us here expected that to be the lineup.

[WrigleyFielder]

Me likey Murton in the two-hole

[BigZ38]

I like seeing Murton in the 2 hole. That was really the only question in the lineup. Other than that we all pretty much knew who was starting and where. No surprises.

[Ivy Killa]

No surprises but it's nice for it to be officially official. All i have to say is thats 1 scary lineup i feel sorry for the opposing teams.....wait no i dont

[Drockvb]

Wouldn't it be great if Alfonso hit a homer on the first pitch he saw?

That would be fantastico.

[ryno4ever]

He hit one in today's game! I can't wait to watch these games on a daily basis!

[diehardnorthsider]

Solid lineup baby!!!!

[DLee25]

I am feelin it baby!

[ChinMusic22]

That's a lineup that will smack around the Reds on Monday...

[CubsFan23]

I hope Lou does not switch it around alot this year. I want to see this lineup for at least 120 games if not 130. I would say 162, but I know that it will be a little different when Blanco is in and when he decides to use Floyd.

[Webgem]

Solid, solid, and did I say solid...:D :D

[VanMan]

Wouldn't it be great if Alfonso hit a homer on the first pitch he saw?

That would be fantastico.
I wouldn't doubt it. Great American Ballpark is very hitter-friendly, so leading off the season with a home run is not beyond the realm of possibilities.

[ryno4ever]

That's a lineup that will smack around the Reds on Monday...

That sounds so nice.... that it all starts on MONDAY!!!!! We'll be in first place (:)) and hopefully not look back for the rest of the season!

[ARamfan]

That's a lineup that will smack around the Reds on Monday...

That sounds soooooooo good to me! I can't wait to see it! :D

[NeifiPerezMVP2007]

That's a lineup that will smack around the Reds on Monday...

I can't believe the regular season starts on sunday!:D Even if the Cubs didn't pick up Soriano and all the rest, I would still be pumped! I am so so so happy baseball is back! Lou sounds like the right guy for the job!

[downsouthcubbie]

I hope Lou does not switch it around alot this year. I want to see this lineup for at least 120 games if not 130. I would say 162, but I know that it will be a little different when Blanco is in and when he decides to use Floyd.

I like it too but I hope to see Theriot become our everyday 2B by mid-season.

[downsouthcubbie]

That sounds soooooooo good to me! I can't wait to see it! :D

Me neither!! I'm leaving for Cinci tommorow morning!! If my wheelchair seats permit, I'll try to post some pics up here on Tuesday or Weds.

[CubsFan23]

Me neither!! I'm leaving for Cinci tommorow morning!! If my wheelchair seats permit, I'll try to post some pics up here on Tuesday or Weds.

Have fun! I look forward to pics when you get back. Make a big FOGPOG sign so we all can see you on TV! lol

[Bockstock]

Not really any surprises here...

From the suntimes.com:

Excellent, Murton #2, he's going to see alot of good pitches.

I'm assuming Harang with be the Reds starter.

[Ivy Killa]

Harang, Arroyo, Milton vs. Zambrano, Lilly, Marquis.

[roenick99]

Me likey Murton in the two-hole

No offense, man, but that sounded REALLY gay! LOL :D

[Bockstock]

EDIT: nevermind, they were talking about the Milw series

[Ivy Killa]

EDIT: nevermind, they were talking about the Milw series

Damn you had my hopes up......I was hoping Lou finally found out that Hill was unstoppable against the Reds last year.

[cubbie_kern]

is it monday yet?

[roenick99]

is it monday yet?

No doubt! I am about ready to crawl out of my skin here!

[ARamfan]

Me neither!! I'm leaving for Cinci tommorow morning!! If my wheelchair seats permit, I'll try to post some pics up here on Tuesday or Weds.

I've been thinking about how lucky you are to be going! :) Hope you have a great time and can post some good pics. It must be hard to live in SC with no MLB team there. I go visit family there every summer (Myrtle Beach and Lexington) and they just don't get what's so great about baseball, much less the Cubbies! :eek:

[ChrisYandek]

Looks like a very solid lineup. Good luck Cubs fans. Hope you get it done this year.

21 year old Marlins fan here who has been spoiled.

Chris

[chas777]

Baseball at last!

[Shwerve]

The Reds have Adam Dunn batting 2nd. That's a little unique.

[CubsFan23]

Welcome chas777. Time to PLAY BALL!