As a fellow Chicagoan, Steve, I am extremely disappointed you would think that way! #1, if they were that bad, they wouldn't be where they were. #2, you must have forgotten the power of Dusty Baker's ability to get the most out of little. #3, and the most important, if you really think they won't be back to the playoffs next year with the pitching they have and a few minor adjustments, then you weren't really a fan, just a bandwagon jumper who just jumped into Lake Michigan. They surprised a lot of people getting where they were and they can only get better. The foundation for long-time success has been laid my friend, just wait and see.