From Cubs.com: Lilly (1-0), one of the free-agent acquisitions in the Cubs' $300 million offseason spending spree, was facing the Reds and pitching at Great American Ball Park for the first time in his career. He fooled them, walking one and falling just one shy of posting his ninth double-digit strikeout game. The left-hander said he relied on catcher Michael Barrett and pitching coach Larry Rothschild for help, but Barrett laughed when told that. "I spent all night and all day today studying his film and what he did last year, and I'm not taking any credit," Barrett said. "He obviously was lights out, great pitches, and he shook me off quite a bit. I did study as much as I can." ----I don't know the lengths that other catchers go to, but I believe Barrett takes nothing for granted and puts in that extra effort. There's been other various quotes throughout his time with the Cubs about Barrett being thankful of the place he has with the team, and the opportunity he's been given. I just really like the guy, his attitude, and the humbleness he plays with on a daily basis. Plus he punched AJ Eyechart right in the grill. Three cheers for Michael