Note: Jason is on vacation this week, so for that time we will be replaying "Classic Grace and Wayne," some of the more popular entries from years past. Jason will return on August 22nd with new content. This post originally appeared on "From the Corner of Grace and Wayne" on April 2nd, 2005

This season is not going to be a good one. You know how I know?

First of all, the bullpen. LaTroy is clearly not fit to close. Does anyone remember last year? Hello? And come one, Michael Wuertz? He is going to lose his control eventually. Anyone can see that.

And, oh God, don't get me started on the starters. Kerry Wood? What are the odds that the duct tape keeping his shoulder together is going to hold? 5%? 10%? I'd say about as good as the Cubs' odds of winning this year.

But don't worry, we've got Nomar. The great Nomar. You know, great for the 15 games he will play during the season. What is he going to tear this year, huh? Hamstring? Groin? You know it will be something.

But I'm getting a little too negative. There may be some good things. I really think DLee is going to break out this year. It looks like he is getting his hands around on those inside pitches now which leaves him weakness free. That should translate to some good numbers. And Aramis? He will be alright.

But when you add it all up, this is not a good team. Not good at all. Bad, even. It will be a miracle if they break .500 for the season.

I guess we wait until next year...and the year hasn't even started!! God, I hate the Cubs.

But at least we have Dusty.