A couple of Cubs players who I've said wouldn't be productive are busy proving me wrong, and I couldn't be happier.
When the Cubs signed John Lackey, I was somewhat concerned that his age might mean he'd be susceptible to sudden decline.
Wrong! Lackey's been excellent this year and put together another solid outing Tuesday night. Since the beginning of May he's posted a 1.72 ERA in nine starts and is striking out more than a batter an inning. He might have gone longer in this one except for hitting Danny Espinosa to lead off the seventh and then allowing a double to light-hitting Jose Lobaton.