Will Zambrano be sky high tonight?

On the heels of Randy Johnson's 300th win Thursday, Cubs ace Carlos Zambrano takes the hill tonight in search of win No. 100.

Zambrano pointed to the heavens after he no-hit Houston last year, but things have hardly come that close to perfect for "Z" in 2009.

Zambrano's coming off a six-game suspension for losing his cool after a close play at the plate May 27. He complicated matters by missing a team flight during that off time. Supposedly though, all of the above's been worked out.

Time will tell... First pitch is at 6:10 p.m.

Johnson: 'Thankful and blessed'

Forty-five-year-old Randy Johnson won his 300th career game Thursday night.

Afterward, Johnson had this to say, and at the very end of the press conference he added that he was "very thankful and blessed." Some feel he'll be the last to ever reach this mark, making this a moment to savor.

"Gods and Goofballs" has been tracking Johnson's pursuit the past few days.

UPDATE: Johnson goes for 300th tonight

Weather postponed Randy Johnson's first bid at career win No. 300 Wednesday. He'll go for it (again) at 3:35 p.m. today in the first game of a doubleheader.

See yesterday's post for more background and insight into Johnson, the person.

Johnson bears cross

When Randy Johnson takes the mound tonight in pursuit of win No. 300, there's a good chance he'll have his dad in mind.

During spring training, Steve Kelley of The Seattle Times interviewed Johnson and got that much out of him and more. Johnson also revealed what his tattoo symbolizes. It's a cross with the word "honor" written over it, as in to honor his late father.

(If you've found this article through the archives, please visit the right-hand side of the blog's home page for a picture of the tattoo, compliments of Sports Illustrated. Then click on that picture to read the full article).