What still gives me hope as a Cubs fan is that except for D-Lee's absence, this is still the team that went 12-8 to begin the season. While that record won't win you any titles, it shows that this team is capbable of being much better than they have been playing. The addition of Woody this week and Prior/Miller in early June should boost us in the standings as well. I'm sure Astros fans weren't thinking playoffs early last year when they were in a deep hole either, but look how it turned out.