Things to be Grateful For After Games 1 and 2 of Brewers Series

1.Ryan Braun’s defense.

2.Thin handles on maple bats.

3.Reed Johnson’s ability to locate the center of gravity on another human being.

4.Patience at the plate.

5.Rickie Weeks' defense.

6.Aramis Ramirez and Alfonso Soriano’s ability to get to second base after admiring what they thought to be home runs.

7.The predictability of Chicago columnists (Cardinals are better than the Cubs! Oh wait…Brewers are better than the Cubs! Oh wait…the Angels are better than the Cubs!)

8.Corey Hart’s defense.

9.The inability of Ben Sheets to throw low and outside sliders to Derrek Lee.

10.Mike Fonenot and Carlos Zambrano’s pregame handshake.

11.Ned Yost’s decision-making ability.