Because you consistently make up these ridiculous scenarios that paint you as the lone voice of reason (blargh) in a sea of people going nuts over mediocre or worse players. Please link us to posts where people said they're unhappy over Silva's spring or they would be unhappy if he pitches well in the regular season. The closest you'll find are people worried that a decent spring from him means he'll get more pitching appearances than he should during the regular season even if he ends up tanking, which is unfortunately not an unrealistic scenario. Silva has been the whipping boy here ever since we got him. Heck, in the Silva/Gorz are the 4th and 5th guy thread, one poster said Silva made him "throw up in his mouth" and another said "silva is garbage". He is now a Cub and I am happy he is doing well. He has earned a shot and I still don't understand why some have to be so pissy about it. ^^shrugs^^ By the way, please point me to one "ridiculous scenerio" I have made up let alone 'consistently". Hell, not sure I have made 10 posts in the last 6 months here. Lord, folks, just chill and enjoy the fact that a guy most thought would suck hasn't to this point. Why are some wound so freakin tight over Silva?