-Hendricks returns at some point in the season and pitches surprisingly well, pushing someone out of the rotation
-Gomes surprises everyone with a 96 wRC+, which he hasn't hit since 2020
-Seiya starts out slow with no spring training but eventually is our best hitter by a decent amount the last couple months of the season (not sure if bold but whatever)
-Cubs play .500 ball and are a couple games out of a playoff spot at the deadline but Jed annoys everyone by not only not buying but trading a couple of relievers and possibly Happ. (ok that's not bold, now I'm just making normal predictions)