We interrupt this thread with an update to the series preview, due to breaking news out of Chicago ...
*** BREAKING NEWS UPDATE ***
Former Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood
found a dead body while paddleboarding in a Chicago harbor today. Wood did not touch the deceased person, but suffered a separated shoulder while paddling over to investigate. He also blew out his right elbow while calling 9-1-1. Both Wood and the cadaver will be sent to Dr. Andrews for reconstructive surgery. The cadaver is expected to report to spring training and will most likely begin the 2014 season at Iowa, with a probable mid-season call-up to the Cubs.