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    Paul Sullivan: Marcus Stroman quickly bonds with the Wrigley Field fans, but his strong Chicago Cubs debut is wasted

    CHICAGO — When Marcus Stroman strolled out to the Chicago Cubs bullpen 40 minutes before Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, he raised his arms over his head and exhorted fans to start cheering early. It was a perfect opening for the anticipated debut of the “Stro Show,” the nickname given to the veteran starter whom the Cubs signed to a three-year, $71 million deal on the eve of the ...
    by Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune Apr 10, 2022 4 minutes
    Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki hits a three-run homer during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

    CHICAGO — When Marcus Stroman strolled out to the Chicago Cubs bullpen 40 minutes before Sunday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers, he raised his arms over his head and exhorted fans to start cheering early.

    It was a perfect opening for the anticipated debut of the “Stro Show,” the nickname given to the veteran starter whom the Cubs signed to a three-year, $71 million deal on the eve of the lockout.

    Not since towel-waving reliever Dick Selma in 1969 has a Cubs pitcher taken it upon himself to get the fans revved up into a party atmospshere.

    “I’ve been like this, my man, since forever,” Stroman said. “I love energy. I’m not your typical

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