Chicago Cubs: Jon Lester’s leadership is built on success and hardships

It has to start somewhere, why not St. Louis

The battle begins on Sunday night. It’s that time of the year again when friends and family show their true colors. Jon Lester sets out to make a statement for the Cubs and the city of Chicago.

As a member of the Cubs, Lester is only 3-4 against the Cardinals in regular season games. Despite the small sample size, Lester was 2-0 against them last season and can build on that as the season starts.

Lester’s goal will be to get the game to the bullpen. The Cardinals will have a lot to prove, especially to the Cubs. If he can weather the early storm and settle in, the Cubs are in good shape. The game plan is simple for the Cards. They hope to get on the base paths and make Lester as uncomfortable as possible. Thankfully, Contreras has shown to have a live arm and will throw out a high number of would-be base stealers.

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For the second time in three years, Lester will be the Opening Day starter for the Cubs. Given all that he has done and overcome, the Cubs have the perfect guy on the mound to start the season.