Bucksman, I appreciate you laying out your reasons. I don't agree with most of them, but at least you made real arguments. Here are some reasons why I think the team WILL be better than last year. 1. A healthy Ben Sheets. The team miraculously reached .500 without Sheets down the stretch. He missed a lot of starts. If he's healthy all season, that will give the team a huge lift. 2. Youth. I noticed you used this as a weakness. I think that they gained valuable experience last season, and it will show this year. Prince has already adjusted well. It's almost the same team as last year, except the younger guys are all one year older. They're bound to improve. 3. Depth. The Brewers' bench in past years has been laughable. With Gross and Hall/Koskie, we have actual major-league caliber players on the bench. We've already seen what a bench can do for a team with Gross' early success. 4. Coaching. You also used this as a weakness. I think Yost has improved on his in-game skills, and he is gaining experience along with the young players. He's always been a great motivator, and the players respect him.