We are fading AJ Puk here, the one former closer who does not seem to be taking to a change to the rotation. And with a terrible pen behind him, in a bandbox of a ballpark, against a Cubs lineup that is hitting a lot better then it was a few weeks back, I like some afternoon delight from the Cubbies here. Not only do the Marlins almost always lose, but 12 of their 15 losses are by 2+ runs and 4 of their 5 losses on the road. Cubs should have quick hook with Jameson Tailon in season debut if need be. Treat it like an opener

A.J. Puk owns a 5.91 ERA. Chicago is 5-1 at home this season and have been hitting .291 with a .860 OPS. The Cubs have one of the lowest strikeout rates in the league at home, striking a total of 44 times in six games. Puk does not go deep into games and only struck out more than four batters once in his first three starts this season, but that was against an Angels team in the top-10 in strikeouts.

Thursday's rainout probably wasn't the worst thing for the Cubs as they were able to reset a bullpen that was used a ton early this week in Arizona. And the bullpen definitely will be needed with Jameson Taillon making his season debut. Might be the last chance for Marlins lefty AJ Puk to keep his rotation spot as he's 0-3 with a 5.91 ERA. He had been a good reliever the past few seasons and could be ticketed back to the pen.