... and we have far too many unknowns on the team at this point. We're relying on a ton of "hope" that things will develop and players will improve over last year but in most players cases there's little certainty that it will happen.

Barcello's returning gives us one player we can be certain about. With virtually everyone else on the roster you have to rely heavily on the use of the words "I hope" when talking about what to expect from them this coming season.