Rambo-ian

From today's Suntimes.

Manager Lou Piniella, on the other hand, said he's looking forward to seeing Dempster pitch in a game after an offseason and early spring of what Piniella called ''Rambo-ian'' effort -- in particular the right-hander's daily habit this spring of putting in a full workout at the ballpark, then running up nearby Camelback Mountain.

''When you've got the energy to do that,'' Piniella said, ''that's a little Rambo-ian for me.''

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Maybe he meant rambunctious?

''No, Rambo-ian,'' he said. ''Like Rambo. We'll invent a word, what the hell.''

Gotta love Lou.

So, today is the first game. Ryan "Rambo" Dempster on the hill for the Cubs against the Geriatric Giants. Seriously, this has to be the oldest team in baseball history, right? Even without Barry. Take a look at this.

Projected Starters
1. Dave Roberts LF (36)
2. Omar Vizquel SS (41)
3. Randy Winn RF (34)
4. Aaron Rowand CF (31)
5. Bengie Molina C (34)
6. Ray Durham 2B (37)
7. Rich Aurilia 1B (37)
8. Kevin Frandsen 3B (26)

Sweet Jesus.

Not a whole lot to look forward to if you are a Giants fan this year.

I haven't seen an official lineup yet for your Chicago Cubs today. I'm sure there will by plenty of playing time for the young kids. I'm excited. First chance to hear Ron and Pat. Always a great day. Can't wait.

Go Cubs!

UPDATE:
Here is the lineup for the first game.

Theriot, SS

Cedeno, 3B

Fukudome, RF

Lee, 1B

Murton, LF

Soto, C

Cintron, 2B

Pie, CF

Dempster, P UPDATE #2: Randy Winn took Rambo deep in the first. Joy. Go Cubs.