ready or not …

The MLB season resumed at long last on Friday, but it seems like most of the Mississippians in The Show weren’t quite ready to clock back in. Paul Maholm got a win for Chicago — he is 7-6 for a 34-52 Cubs club — but you’d be hard-pressed to find another highlight. Desmond Jennings went 0-for-4, Zack Cozart 0-for-3 and Brian Dozier 0-for-2. Jarrod Dyson drew a couple of walks and stole a bag (No. 16) but also got picked off. Seth Smith and Tyler Moore didn’t play. Alex Presley, eligible to come off the 7-day (concussion) disabled list, wasn’t activated and instead will go on a rehab assignment. Cliff Lee took another loss; he’s 1-6. Louis Coleman threw two scoreless innings but wasn’t involved in the decision in Kansas City’s 14-inning loss to the White Sox. Jonathan Papelbon and Tony Sipp didn’t get called on, and Tim Dillard found himself back in the minors. But today’s a new day. P.S. Injury-stricken Atlanta apparently will not recall former Mississippi Braves standout Tyler Pastornicky to play shortstop; he’s been playing some second base at Triple-A Gwinnett, prepping for his possible role as a utility player. Geez. … Ben Sheets, who was with the M-Braves on a minor league contract, will count as the 67th M-Braves alumnus to advance to the majors when he starts for Atlanta on Sunday.