Piniella: Dempster To Start Cubs' Playoff Opener

More Cubs News

• Garza Trade More Likely To Come Right Before Deadline
• Cubs, Garza Agree To $9.5M Deal
• Marlins 'Aggresively Negotiating' With Cespedes
• Source: Cubs Sign Cuban Pitching Star
• Chicago Cubs Archive
•  RSS Feed |  Twitter

Cubs Links

• Cubs Message Board
• Find Cubs Tickets
• Feedback or Suggestions

Ryan Dempster was tabbed Thursday by Cubs manager Lou Piniella to start Game 1 in the division series at Wrigley Field. The NL Central champions will play the Mets, Phillies or Dodgers in the first round beginning Wednesday.

?He deserves it,? Piniella said. ?He?s been extremely consistent and reliable all season long.?

Via AP

Chicago Cubs

Read the Full Story Discuss Send Feedback Buy Tickets