While I don't think the patchwork starting pitching will ultimately be enough to contend, this team is sooo much more more fun to watch this year. Eloy's AB's are pretty much drop what you're doing, must watch TV at this point. The rebuild seems to be mostly on schedule despite all the injuries. The Vaughn pick looks like a no-brainer, even factoring in the glut of 1B/DH types in the system.
It's nice to have hope for the future of Illini hoops and the Sox again. We've been wandering the desert for far too long.