Usually in April, things are not that big in major league baseball.  C'mon, you still have at least 130 games and 5 months left in a long season.

BUT THIS BREWERS-CUBS SERIES AT WRIGLEY IS HUGE FOR 3 REASONS:

1.  Ben Sheets pitches.  Cross your fingers that his tricep doesn't tighten up in the cold.  Remember last year at Wrigley, he suffered a groin injury in cool and rainy conditions.

2.  Mike Cameron returns.  This pop gun offense needs a spark.  Cameron's batting average won't provide that...but his power and his ability to get on base should do something.  And his 3 Gold Gloves should help the D.

3.  The Brewers are 2 games back in the division, and they need to start setting the tone with the Cubs for later.  Now.

Your thoughts welcome at lallan@todaystmj4.com