In case new Cubs manager David Ross hasn’t already decided on Yu Darvish as his Opening Day starter, Kyle Hendricks gave Ross something to think about Tuesday at Wrigley Field.
Not only did Hendricks outpitch Darvish in an intrasquad scrimmage, but he also appeared to be in classic form. Hitters were outclassed. Half-innings ended almost before they started. The earth moved. Angels sang.
Not to overstate it or anything, but Hendricks was really good, breezing through six shutout innings in only 66 pitches before staying on the field and retiring one more batter — Jason Heyward on a groundout — just for the heck of it.