Exactly. For some reason, Cubs fans enjoy being perpetually disappointed. It's what makes us the lovable losers. If we can shore up our bullpen, we should be able to make it an exciting season before bowing out of the playoff race in late August.
After a while as a Cubs fan you have expected disappointment for so long that when it happens yet again your well conditioned to having it roll off your back.
I would stomp you into the ground. Literally. I had a friend who thought the same thing. He bragged about how great he was at the game, so I played him. I beat him 56-0 with the 49ers.