Sure, it’s a battle between Braden Looper and Johnny Cueto, but will it really be much of a battle without Goliath Pujols on the field? Come on.

OK, yeah, in fact it’ll be a much more fair battle without Goliath Pujols on the field.

Will Jay Bruce crack under the pressure of leading off? Will Paul Janish be the next shortstop to go? Will Griffey be Seattle-bound before the end of the game? That’s what makes the game exciting, baby.