Starlin Castro Wins Race To Wrigley

Run Starlin Run

Saturday was the 6th annual Race To Wrigley 5K.

Thousands of runners braved the chilly elements to run the course; which started and ended at historic Wrigley Field. To no ones surprise, this years winner was Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro.

Having the morning off in the middle of a road series against the Colorado Rockies; good old #13 flew in, ran the race (in record time), and flew back before Saturday night's game. While running his record breaking 5K, Starlin was kind enough to stop and sign a number of autographs, helped change an old ladies flat tire and he even rescued a small kitten out of a tree.

Starlin Castro Defaced at Wrigley Field

My friends and I here at The Wrigley Blog had a bet going: How long will the honeymoon last with rook Starlin Castro following his record breaking first game. Our guesses ranged from as high as all season to as low as one home stand. The answer: 8 innings.

The kid had a terrible game and after his 3rd error, was actually booed by some in the stadium. It is unbelievable to me. I've had bouts of constipation last longer than this kids journey from team savior to scapegoat.

Wrigley Field Ready For Starlin Castro

Following Starlin Castro's historic debut with the Chicago Cubs on Friday night, they have made a few changes to Wrigley Field. They have replaced the player banners that have been in place since Opening Day. Gone are the banners for Soriano, Zambrano, Dempster and Lee as well as Piniella, Lilly, Marmol and Ramirez. In their place are 8 banners showing off Stalin Castro's prowess both at bat and in the field.

By the way, according to our blog historian Harold, Castro became the first player to hit for 6 RBI in a big league debut. He is also the 3rd youngest player to homer in his first at-bat, and is the 6th player in Cubs History to accomplish the feat.