Red Alert

Chicago, staying with the all blue caps on the road, is a good look. Funny thing is, I never particularly liked the red-brimmed road caps until last season…they actually started to grow on me.

The Cubs say sticking with one cap makes it easier on the equipment managers. Bullpen Brian says the tough economy calls for cuts, so goodbye road caps!!!

Side note: when are the Mets going to ditch the use of black on their caps and jerseys? It’s a terrible look, especially with the two-toned batting helmets. The whole attire is better left buried with Shea.

The Reds are getting lots of press as one of this season’s IT teams, but they’re not there yet.

The core of young talent, both in the lineup and on the mound, may bring about its first winning season in eight years, but the Reds are a few pieces away from talking about Central Division titles.

Interestingly, in one offseason, the Reds turned a 180 going from hitter-heavy and no pitching to pitcher-loaded and little offense. However, the saving grace is the bullpen…it’s one of the best in the N.L.

Cincinnati was (3-6) last season at Wrigley. This year, they’re a better team.

And while the St. Louis series was all about the Cub hitters attacking the Cards’ bullpen, winning against Cincy comes down to Chicago’s starting pitching: Harden, Lilly and Zambrano.

The Columbus Dispatch has a nice piece about the Cubs all-time wins leader, Charley Root. As far as I know, the Cubs have yet to honor Root with a flag atop Wrigley Field.