I always seem to have this issue with your replies. Not only have you repeatedly sniped one point out of several (trying to extrapolate that one point to the entire argument), but now you're attributing a position and opinion to me that I did not state, and can't even be reasonably inferred. Nowhere in my original post did I state 'the Cubs won't be good this year' or that they 'suck'. I don't believe either to be true. Please stop adding your opinion to my position and stop trying to snipe one point of out many and claim it to be the entire discussion. I'm talking about trends in pitching that result in the current record. I'm talking about how these trends reflect upon current management, despite a management change. I'm talking about walks, control, and command for the staff. Sorry, what is you believe then? Here is what I believe: 1. The Cubs have the same problems with walking batters that they've had previously (mostly Z and the relief pitchers) 2. The offense has the same problems that they've had previously (they can't get on base) 3. Their "nerve", "manliness", "stones", "balls", "clutchiness" or "anti-clutchiness" is a non sequitier. If you add 1 and 2 together it doesn't bode well for the season. It reflects badly on one James Hendry, General Manager, Chicago Cubs, National League Ball Club. This is what I love about this site. As long as you can hide your insults in a "I'm attacking the post, not the poster" sort of condescending way, everything is all good.