Montgomery makes nice Cubs debut in Colorado
DENVER - Not surprisingly, John Lackey doesn't plan to spend any more time on the disabled list than he's forced to with the shoulder soreness that put him on the DL Friday.
"I'm not just taking a vacation," said the all-business veteran of two World Series clinchers, who plans to be in play for another this fall.
Until then, the Cubs have a 13-game lead in the National League Central and a chance to use Lackey's vacated spot to peer into the futures market with their rotation.
That's where left-hander Mike Montgomery comes into focus - especially after an impressive performance in his first start as a Cub Saturday night during a 9-2 victory over the Rockies in Colorado.
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