(no not that one, the one last night)

It seems that the Cubs decided to do the decent thing last night and win one for the old Second Sacker. It would have been true Cub fashion to drop the game after a nice opening ceremony, but for once fate was one our side.

And I really do mean "for once." I believe this is the first time fate has conspired to make something good happen for the Cubs all season.

Every break went to the Cubs and nothing went right for the evil Marlins. The end result? A 14-3 Cub victory. It doesn't get much sweeter than that.

A few comments from the game:

• Cedeno looks like a really solid player. He is fairly patient but he also doesn't strike out too often. Most non-strikeout guys are such because they swing at every pitch they see (see: Macias, Jose), but Cedeno is willing to take a couple of pitches and then can stay alive with two strikes, fouling off many pitches. This is a very nice skill and he should get a shot next year (won't, but should).
• Lee is amazing.
• I would really love to have Nomar back next year, but I'm sure it isn't going to happen. And, I suppose, it really shouldn't as he is incapable of staying healthy. But he is a great hitter and it would be fun to finally see him return to form as a Cub. Plus I bought my niece a Cubs' Nomar t-shirt (pre-groin tear) and it would be nice if it had some meaning.

Another game tonight. From here on out, it is about personal achievement. I'm looking for:

• Maddux to hit 15 wins
• Zambrano and Prior to get their ERA under 3.00
• Lee to get to 50 homers
• Lee to win the Triple Crown (sure, why not)

Any others I'm missing?