Randy Johnson may not be as dominant as he was the last time he visited Chicago, but it isn't affecting the excitement surrounding his start on Sunday against Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano. 

Alfonso Soriano's warming up, even if the weather isn't. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Scott Eyre (left elbow inflammation) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list. 

The Cubs thought they were awash in starting pitching when the season started. 

--LHP Scott Eyre came off the DL Friday, one day earlier than expected. 

Justin Upton may have the biggest upside of any D-backs player. 

Opening a series with a victory is something the Chicago Cubs have not done much lately. 

Instead of his glove and his temper, Ted Lilly got attention for his pitching and his bat. 

Ted Lilly kept his glove on his hand this time. 

--RF Kosuke Fukudome finished a rough road trip, during which he went 4-for-23. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Scott Eyre (left elbow inflammation) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list. 

--RF Kosuke Fukudome finished a rough road trip, during which he went 4-for-23. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Scott Eyre (left elbow inflammation) opened the season on the 15-day disabled list. 

Earlier this season, the Cubs were able to hit their way through some poor starting pitching performances. 

Earlier this season, the Cubs were able to hit their way through some poor starting pitching performances.